Enhancing experiential science learning with virtual labs: A narrative account of merits, challenges, and implementation strategies DOI
Ronald L. Reyes,

Kristina P. Isleta,

Jennifer Regala

и другие.

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024

Abstract Background The adoption of virtual laboratories (VLs) has experienced a significant surge, catalysed by the global changes in educational landscape, notably influenced COVID‐19 pandemic. Originally supplementary to traditional in‐person laboratory experiments, VLs swiftly transitioned into primary source hands‐on activities for institutions worldwide during As restrictions have eased, virtual, computer‐assisted learning platforms continue be used, though now as complement to, rather than substitute for, experimentation opportunities. However, their presents both opportunities and challenges that require thorough investigation maximize effectiveness equity. Objectives This paper aims provide comprehensive overview VL resources utilized across various scientific disciplines. It evaluates potential enhance examines efficacy from constructivist perspective. By doing so, study seeks identify best practices, challenges, strategies effective integration science education. Methods A content analysis was conducted on literature published 2013 2023, focusing settings. Thematic employed categorize findings three pillars: Merits, Challenges, Implementation Strategies. Multiple researchers participated ensure reliability consistency. To further reliability, regular cross‐checks consensus meetings were held resolve any discrepancies maintain integrity thematic categorization. perspective used analyse instructional implications, active evaluate alignment with goals, adapted teaching methods, assessments. Results Conclusions revealed offer benefits, including enhanced accessibility, flexibility, learning. Virtual labs scalable, safe inquiry‐based replicating experiments an accessible digital environment, enhancing understanding concepts based research demonstrations improved outcomes. such high initial setup costs, technological barriers, need curricula also identified. Despite these experiences, provided they are implemented thoughtfully equitably. Future should focus improving efficacy, collaboration among stakeholders, economic feasibility impact.

Язык: Английский

Enhancing experiential science learning with virtual labs: A narrative account of merits, challenges, and implementation strategies DOI
Ronald L. Reyes,

Kristina P. Isleta,

Jennifer Regala

и другие.

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024

Abstract Background The adoption of virtual laboratories (VLs) has experienced a significant surge, catalysed by the global changes in educational landscape, notably influenced COVID‐19 pandemic. Originally supplementary to traditional in‐person laboratory experiments, VLs swiftly transitioned into primary source hands‐on activities for institutions worldwide during As restrictions have eased, virtual, computer‐assisted learning platforms continue be used, though now as complement to, rather than substitute for, experimentation opportunities. However, their presents both opportunities and challenges that require thorough investigation maximize effectiveness equity. Objectives This paper aims provide comprehensive overview VL resources utilized across various scientific disciplines. It evaluates potential enhance examines efficacy from constructivist perspective. By doing so, study seeks identify best practices, challenges, strategies effective integration science education. Methods A content analysis was conducted on literature published 2013 2023, focusing settings. Thematic employed categorize findings three pillars: Merits, Challenges, Implementation Strategies. Multiple researchers participated ensure reliability consistency. To further reliability, regular cross‐checks consensus meetings were held resolve any discrepancies maintain integrity thematic categorization. perspective used analyse instructional implications, active evaluate alignment with goals, adapted teaching methods, assessments. Results Conclusions revealed offer benefits, including enhanced accessibility, flexibility, learning. Virtual labs scalable, safe inquiry‐based replicating experiments an accessible digital environment, enhancing understanding concepts based research demonstrations improved outcomes. such high initial setup costs, technological barriers, need curricula also identified. Despite these experiences, provided they are implemented thoughtfully equitably. Future should focus improving efficacy, collaboration among stakeholders, economic feasibility impact.

Язык: Английский

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