Enhancing experiential science learning with virtual labs: A narrative account of merits, challenges, and implementation strategies

RL Reyes, KP Isleta, JD Regala… - Journal of Computer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background The adoption of virtual laboratories (VLs) has experienced a significant surge,
catalysed by the global changes in the educational landscape, notably influenced by the …

As close as it might get to the real lab experience—live-streamed laboratory activities

K Woelk, PD Whitefield - Journal of Chemical Education, 2020 - ACS Publications
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, most universities and colleges have moved all
instruction temporarily online, including the instruction of chemistry laboratory courses …

Online in no time: Design and implementation of a remote learning first quarter general chemistry laboratory and second quarter organic chemistry laboratory

WJ Howitz, TA Thane, TL Frey, XS Wang… - Journal of Chemical …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The instruction of high enrollment general and organic chemistry laboratories at a large
public university always has curricular, administrative, and logistical challenges. Herein, we …

Using virtual reality to demonstrate glove hygiene in introductory chemistry laboratories

RM Broyer, K Miller, S Ramachandran, S Fu, K Howell… - 2020 - ACS Publications
In recent years, immersive technology tools have burgeoned. After the release of the
affordable Oculus Go headset and the Merge Cube, there has been increasing use of virtual …

Usability testing and the development of an augmented reality application for laboratory learning

J An, LP Poly, TA Holme - Journal of Chemical Education, 2019 - ACS Publications
In general chemistry laboratories, students learn practical laboratory skills through hands-on
activities and are exposed to new scientific instruments. However, these instruments are …

Practical Learning Innovation: Real Condition Video-Based Direct Instruction Model in Vocational Education.

SR Ariyanto, RS Hidayatullah, M Nurtanto - Online Submission, 2020 - ERIC
This study aims to improve student learning outcomes through the implementation of direct
learning models that are supported by learning videos. Class action research refers to …

360 virtual laboratory tour with embedded skills videos

SM Levonis, AL Tauber, SS Schweiker - 2020 - ACS Publications
This paper describes the design and effectiveness of a 360°(identified as 360) virtual
laboratory tour which was implemented in a second-year undergraduate chemistry subject …

Embedded questions and targeted feedback transform passive educational videos into effective active learning tools

D Torres, S Pulukuri, B Abrams - Journal of Chemical Education, 2022 - ACS Publications
Question-embedded videos (QEVs) are learning tools that require students to solve
problems and receive immediate targeted feedback while progressing through the video. As …

A tale of two lab courses: An account and reflection on the teaching challenges experienced by organic and analytical chemistry laboratories during the COVID-19 …

K Tran, A Beshir, A Vaze - Journal of Chemical Education, 2020 - ACS Publications
A comparison of the experiences of both organic and analytical lab faculty during the COVID-
19 pandemic distance learning initiative is described here. Faculty of both lab courses …

Measuring and fostering preservice chemistry teachers' scientific reasoning competency

BE Bicak, CE Borchert, K Höner - Education Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Developing scientific reasoning (SR) is a central goal of science-teacher education
worldwide. On a fine-grained level, SR competency can be subdivided into at least six skills …