Publication Type : Conference Paper
Publisher : E-Learning, E-Education, and Online Training
Source : Proceedings of 1st International Conference on e-Learning e-Education and Online Training, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, Springer International Publishing, Volume 138, p.138-146 (2014)
Url : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13293-8_17
ISBN : 9783319132921
Keywords : Adaptive learning, biotechnology, Blended Learning, Virtual Labs, Virtualization
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Biotechnology, Centre for Cybersecurity Systems and Networks, School of Engineering
Center : Cyber Security, Amrita Mind Brain Center
Department : biotechnology, cyber Security
Year : 2014
Abstract : With the world wide acceptance of virtual educational technologies, it has been shown that they play a vital role in the scientific arena. The purpose of this paper was to analyze the role of Biotechnology virtual laboratories in integrating student’s learning ability and introducing it as an effective instructional tool in biotechnology courses. A post-usage survey was conducted among the users and included questions about perceptions of virtual laboratories, its role in virtualization of sophisticated instruments. The survey suggested virtual labs usage enhanced autonomous and guided educational methods. Comparing groups on usage of virtual labs against a control (traditional lab), our studies suggest improved performance in students using virtual labs. Usage analysis and surveys indicated that biotechnology virtual labs are significant elements in adaptive learning process in blended classroom environment.
Cite this Research Publication : R. Radhamani, Hemalatha Sasidharakurup, Sujatha, G., Dr. Bipin G. Nair, Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, and Dr. Shyam Diwakar, “Virtual Labs Improve Student's Performance in a Classroom”, in Proceedings of 1st International Conference on e-Learning e-Education and Online Training, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 2014, vol. 138, pp. 138-146