The internet has become the main source of information during the COVID-19 pandemic (1). However, it is crucial nowadays that the veracity of the content covered in social medias is checked to avoid fake news and unreliable information. In this context, to contribute in the scientific divulgation of free and reliable content in the area of chemistry, the [EduCátion(IFRJ)]+ Project was created. To achieve this, a YouTube channel (<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKoJ-jhtON2KFMu>) was created to host videos and an Instagram (@education.ifrj) was created to assist with divulgation by attracting the public with visual and direct content. The YouTube channel is divided in two sessions: Q-Conhecimento and Q-Prático. In Q-Conhecimento, the students will use the chemistry to explain how products of our daily lives work, such as glues, coffee, pigments and perfume. In Q-Prático, chemical experiments will be performed with easily accessible materials and the chemistry behind them will be explained. Special care was given to the visual aspects of all content published by creating color and font patterns as well as standardized recording methods, which helps create a reliable and pleasant environment. References for all information are also available on the videos descriptions, so that the public can confirm and deepen their comprehension. The social media management, the content production and the art/design are made by students from technician courses of IFRJ and advised by chemistry professors from the same institution. The project applies an active learning methodology, in which the students involved are their own knowledge promoters (2). Thus, by integrating education, research and extension, it is expected that [EduCátion(IFRJ)]+ Project not only promotes the formation of the students involved, but also disseminates the high quality scientifical education of IFRJ to the general public, allowing an educational transformation in the society. Currently, the YouTube channel has 85 subscribers, 4 videos and 526 views, while Instagram has 431 followers.
1 SANZ, I.; SÁINZA, J. G.; CAPILLA, A. Efectos de la crisis del coronavirus en la Educación. Madrid: OEI, 2020.
2 Turkoguz, S. Learn to Teach Chemistry using Visual Media Tools. Chem. Educ. Res. Pract. 2012, v. 13, p. 401−409.