1. Netchem Remote Access Lecture Guideline
Method optimisation for ion chromatography analysis
Course Environmental Quality Control (Advanced course)
Remote access - Live connection (in real time) between lab and classroom
Dr Snežana Maletić, associate professor and Professor Dr Ivana Ivančev-Tumbas, IT support Strahinja Vrsajković
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences
Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

2. Educational objectives
To equip the students with the knowledge of:
(1) optimization of instrument conditions 
(2) ion elution in isocratic and gradient conditions;
(3) gradient and concentration influence on ion separation and selectivity;
(4) IC analysis method optimization

3. Prerequisite and background
Students must already be familiar with the basics of Ion chromatography and have to pass the entrance test before lab work. The test is uploaded on Moodle.
The introductory lecture related to an overview of the instrument work and lab rules is performed by Ion chromatography laborotory staff with remote access from the classroom to the laborotory. Students receive an introduction about lab work and the instrument.
Before the remote visit to the laborotory students should view the educational materials uploaded on Moodle ( and prepare themselves for the discussion.

4. The student has to: 1. Succesfully pass the Moodle entrance test
2. View the educational material for the lecture (
and prepare him/herself for the discussion
3. Participate in the remote access laboratory and discuss the material with the professor and educator.

5. Remote access classroom-laboratory
DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE ACCESS
NETCHEM COMMUNICATION SIDES
(NOTE: NETCHEM Communication is defined as an event that involves all kinds of internet interactions (in real time and not in real time) between participants via devices (PCs, laptops, tablets and mobile phones))
host side
(NOTE: Host side of NETCHEM Communication is defined as PC who invites other users to join the session)
Participant’s PC in the laboratory (lecturer/professor from IC lab)
guest side
(NOTE: Guest side of NETCHEM Communication is defined as PC who joins the invitation to session)
Participant’s PC or laptop in the classroom where students watch and listen to the lecture with or without professor and communicate Q/A sessions
COMMUNICATION SOFWARE
Team Viewer
Meeting: Yes
Remote control: No
Meeting and Remote control simultaneously: No
Skype
Call 1:1: No
Conference Call: No
COMUNICATION HARDWARE
on host side
1 PC for each participant, micorphone+, conference camera with speakers
on guest side
1PC or laptop, headset with microphone and web camera
INFORMATION EXCHANGE TYPE
Educational (one side is dominantly receptive)
Place of Educator participant: IC lab and optional with students in classroom
Number of educator(s): 1+ optional 1
Place of student participant: classroom or home
Number of student participant(s): 5-10 in classroom
Consultative (two sides are equal in giving-receiving information)
Number of host side participant(s
Number of guest side participant(s):

6. Remote Access Connection Instructions
What makes these lectures different and unique from other classroom lectures is that we have incorporated a section in each activity to remotely acess laboratories, lecturers from your classroom.
Request a remote lecture/ lab session specifying information such as: the day, the time, and the instrument you are interested in using by visiting our web site:
You will see the list of partners with the instruments provided to chose from.
You will be contacted by a Remote Access staff member to set up a test run to ensure you are set up properly and have the required infrastructure.
In some cases it will be possible to send samples or verify the in-house sample you would like us to prepare and load for characterization.
There are two communications software packages, that will allow us to communicate instructions and answer questions during the session.
- TeamViewer: You can obtain a free download at:
- Skype

7. Remote Access Connection Instructions
You will need:
Computer with administrator access to install plug-ins and software
An internet connection
Speakers
Microphone
Projector connected to the same computer
Web browser (Firefox preferred)
Camera
During the test run you can refer to this guide to perform the following steps, but it’s very important that you only proceed with these steps during your scheduled times. You may interfere with other remote sessions and potentially damage equipment if you log in at other times.
Open and logon to your Team-viewer account. You will be given the access code to enter at the time of your test and then again during the remote session.
If you are using the Team-viewer software, Remote Access staff will give you the Meeting ID.
You should soon see the Remote Desktop Share or Video Conference and at this point you can see what is on the screen as if it were your desktop or live video connection (in real time) from laboratory .
Switch to full screen mode by selecting the maximize screen option in the top right corner of the screen.
Upon completion of the session, move your mouse to the top right corner of the screen, and click on the X to disconnect the remote session.

8. Remote Access Connection Instructions
Instructions for using team viewer are in detail explained in Deliverable 2.2 named Guidelines for courses publishing by WARIAL networking (
In brief,
The meeting function allows a host to present video call (Video Conference) from a laboratory or the content of his screen (Remote Desktop Share) to other participants (guest). Up to 25 users can join a meeting.
For both cases Educational (one side is dominantly receptive) and Consultative (two sides are equal in giving-receiving information) types of information exchange Video Conference and Remote Desktop Share can be arranged.

9. SETTING UP A MEETING (for host)
To host a meeting, switch to Meeting tab in TeamViewer main window. In the Start meeting area, click on Presentation or Video Call. Session will start with certain Meeting ID (a 9-digit code, randomly generated for each session). If the invited participant is in the contacts list (My Computers list), just click on their name. If not, they will need to receive a Meeting ID via phone/ .
A list of all the participants will appear in Participants widget. Through this list, the presenter can manage privileges of each attendee.
When all participants join a meeting, video call or presentation can start.
SETTING UP A MEETING (for guest)
To attend a meeting, if you are invited via presenter's contact list, an invitation message will appear. Simply click on Join button to join the meeting or if you are invited via phone/ , enter the provided Meeting ID, and some informative alias (e.g. your name and/or institution) into Your name field, and click Join meeting.
Regardless of joining method, two windows will appear: the window with presenter's desktop content or window with all video links of all participants, that is the center of all activities, and TeamViewer Panel (that can be hidden or displayed anytime by clicking the icon on its left side).
When all participants join a meeting, video call or presentation can start.
WHATEVER YOUR ROLE IS YOU CAN SHARE FILES AND CHAT (see instructions at

10. Author, Editor and Referee References
This remote access laboratory was created thanks to work done primarily at University of Niš.
Contributors to this material were: Dr Snežana Maletić and Dr Ivana Ivančev-Tumbas
Refereeing of this material was done by: _____________________
Editing into NETCHEM Format and onto NETCHEM platform was completed by: ______________

11. References and Supplemental Material
The NETCHEM platform was established at the University of Nis in through the Erasmus Programme. Please contact a NETCHEM representatives at your institution or visit our website for an expanded contact list. The work included had been led by the NETCHEM staff at your institution.