Simulation software in a life sciences practical laboratory

McAteer, Erica; Neil, Douglas M.; Barr, Niall; Brown, Margaret; Draper, Steve; Henderson, Fiona

doi:10.1016/0360-1315(96)00011-5

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“…Four papers had no comparison or control group and did not measure a learning gain (Adamczyk, 2009;Blake, 2003;Dantas, 2008;McAteer, 1996); three evaluated an inappropriate student population (Dunsworth, 2007;McLean, 2005;Corton, 2006); eight had incomplete and/or irretrievable data (Fawver, 1990;Garg, 2002;Stith, 2004;McFarlin, 2008;Kohlmeier, 2003;Goldberg, 2000;Petersson, 2009 andGuy, 1992). Three other papers were also excluded on the basis of being a single-cohort study with no comparison to either a control group or as part of a before-and-after design (Dewhurst, 2000;McNulty, 2000;McNulty, 2004).…”

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Are Multimedia Resources Effective in Life Science Education? A Meta-Analysis

Rolfe

Gray

2011

Bioscience Education

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Are Multimedia Resources Effective in Life Science Education? A Meta-Analysis

Rolfe

Gray

2011

Bioscience Education

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“…After two years of combining computer simulations with handson laboratory activities in life sciences, McAteer et al (1996) concluded that simulations have granted the students better conceptual understanding; however, there is still a need for the hands-on physical skills, emphasizing that both modes are important and they are not mutually exclusive. Lindsay (2005) studied the impact of the access mode to the labs, i.e., hands-on, remote, or simulated, on the learning outcomes.…”

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“…In general, supplementing the hands-on labs with a virtual version has been found useful, but in most cases, students do not believe that the virtual lab can be an alternative to hands-on labs (Engum, Jeffries, and Fisher, 2003;McAteer et al, 1996;Raineri, 2001;Ronen and Eliahu, 2000;Spicer, 2001). Offering the students a pre-lab session for which they prepare using the lab manual and the virtual lab may assist in overcoming some shortcomings of the hands-on labs (Gillet et al, 2005;Gurkan, Mickelson, and Benhaddou, 2008).…”

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Applying Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education

Abdulwahed

Nagy

2009

J of Engineering Edu

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This paper describes a model for laboratory education based on Kolb's experiential learning theory. The method is implemented using modern teaching technologies and a combination of remote, virtual, and hands-on laboratory sessions and have been applied to the teaching of the undergraduate process control laboratory at the Chemical Engineering Department at Loughborough University, United Kingdom. An argument that poor learning in the laboratory is due to insufficient activation of the prehension dimension of Kolb's cycle was suggested and verified, providing a pedagogical explanation. The quantitative analysis showed significant enhancement of the learning outcomes of the experimental group compared with the control group. Apart from the hands-on session, the proposed model involves additional activities, such as pre-and post-lab tests and virtual laboratory sessions, which are associated with Kolb's cycle to facilitate constructivist learning. The paper provides the first laboratory education model that builds thoroughly on Kolb's experiential learning theory.

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“…In contrast those techniques may remove insights associated with traditional laboratory learning [13]. Current research focuses, besides the classic hands-on laboratory approach, on two new technologyintensive automations: simulated labs [14] and remote labs [15,16,17]. Due to the major role of laboratories in the CASSIS project we will discuss the shortcomings and advantages in the following.…”

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CASSIS - Computer-based Academy for Security and Safety in Information Systems

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Ekelhart

Fenz

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The Second International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security (ARES'07)

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Information technologies and society are highly interwoven nowadays, but in both, the private and business sector, users are often not aware of security issues or lack proper security skills. The branch of information technology security is growing constantly but attacks against the vocational sector as well as the personal sector still cause great losses each day. Considering that the end-user is the weakest link of the security chain we aim to raise awareness, regarding IT security, and train and educate IT security skills by establishing a European-wide initiative and framework.

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Simulation software in a life sciences practical laboratory

Cited by 32 publications

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Are Multimedia Resources Effective in Life Science Education? A Meta-Analysis

Are Multimedia Resources Effective in Life Science Education? A Meta-Analysis

Applying Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education

CASSIS - Computer-based Academy for Security and Safety in Information Systems

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