Towards the semi-automatic adaptation of simulated virtual laboratory experiments

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanasios Sypsas ◽  
Dimitris Kalles
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
System Model ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Activity Diagrams ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Automatic Adaptation ◽  
Special Category ◽  
Real World Problems

Since real-world problems are complex a system model is usually required in advance to be built for such a problem to be properly investigated. Virtual laboratories constitute a special category of simulations and are based on models of physical laboratories and the experimental processes carried out therein. Similar experiments can be adapted to suit various learners’ needs if they can be transformed to satisfy the expected learning outcomes for each audience. We compare such experimental procedures using the Activity Diagrams which correspond to these experiments, in order to detect differences between them. These differences are, then, used for the required transformation of the experimental steps. The algorithm implemented uses a uses a BFS-like traversal to detect the differences between Activity Diagrams. The evaluation of the distance between the Activity Diagrams is carried out by the user and the possible needed transformation is decided to meet the learning outcomes in the educational environment selected by the user, educator or learner.

scholarly journals ASSESSING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ RECEPTION AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS VIRTUAL LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS IN LIFE SCIENCES

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6A) ◽  
pp. 1092-1105
Author(s):  
Mafor Penn ◽  
Lydia Mavuru
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Learning Interventions

This research reports the assessment of pre-service teachers’ reception and attitudes towards virtual laboratory experiments in Life Sciences with the aim of advancing adaptability to digital learning. Using sequential mixed-methods in a quasi-experimental design, 68 pre-service teachers in the 3rd year of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program were surveyed before and after virtual learning interventions. This phase was followed by qualitative data gathering using focus group interviews with all participants. Findings from quantitative data analysis revealed a positive significant difference in pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards virtual laboratory experiments post learning interventions. From qualitative data pre-service teachers found the progression from using only traditional to including virtual experiments was useful in enhancing their conceptual understandings of Life Sciences concepts, convenience, inquiry-based learning, self-directed and autonomous learning. However, pre-service teachers noted that using virtual laboratories did not significantly develop their science process skills and as a result could not replace the experiences in a traditional biology laboratory. The implications of these findings project virtual laboratories as a supporting tool for experimentation in Life Sciences especially within and post the COVID-19 pandemic where issues of social distancing pose a threat to collaborative and inquiry-based science learning. Recommendations from these findings are discussed herein. Keywords: inquiry-based learning, life sciences, pre-service teachers, virtual laboratory experiments

Opportunities in Virtual Laboratory Experiments in the Teaching and Learning Process

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-245
Author(s):  
Kapilan N. ◽  
Rana Pratap Reddy ◽  
Vidhya P.
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Facilities ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Government

The teaching and learning process in the laboratory is different from theory classes. The students get better knowledge and understanding of the concept when they perform experiments in the laboratory. The hands-on practice will help the students to remember the concept. However, the lack of facilities and limitations in the laboratory infrastructure may affect the student learning process. In India, few technical institutions lack adequate laboratory facilities, and hence, the government of India has started a new initiative called the virtual laboratory to overcome this issue. The Government of India provided funding to the premier institutions in India to establish virtual laboratory facilities to help the institutions which do not have sophisticated laboratory facilities. The advancement in IT and internet facilities helps this initiative. In this chapter, basics of virtual laboratories, different types of virtual laboratories, impact of virtual laboratories in students learning process, opportunities, and limitations of the virtual laboratories were discussed.

scholarly journals Virtual Laboratory: A Boon to the Mechanical Engineering Education During Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 234763112097075
Author(s):  
N. Kapilan ◽  
P. Vidhya ◽  
Xiao-Zhi Gao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Laboratory Facilities ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Laboratory Training ◽  
Academic Year

The engineering students understand the engineering concepts effectively when they conduct the experiments in the laboratory. Hence, laboratory is as important as theory; however, the ill-equipped laboratory facilities affect the students’ learnability. The virtual laboratories may help the students overcome the problems faced by them in the conventional laboratory. In India, educational activities during the middle of the semester were affected due to lockdown related to COVID-19. However, the theory classes were conducted online, and educational institutions are finding it difficult to complete the laboratory experiments due to closure of colleges for the students due to COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, we have conducted a faculty development programme for the engineering college faculty members on mechanical engineering virtual laboratories. Similarly, we have trained the mechanical engineering students on fluid mechanics virtual laboratory. We have taken feedback from the participants of these virtual laboratory training programme and analysed it. From the analysis we have observed that more than 90 per cent of the participants were happy about the virtual laboratory and they expressed that their learning process improved with virtual laboratory experiments. Also, they felt that the virtual laboratories can be used till the COVID-19 pandemic issues are solved. Since the vaccine for COVID-19 is not available yet, the virtual laboratories will help the mechanical engineering students to conduct the laboratory experiments for the academic year 2020–2021.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN KIMIA MENGGUNAKAN REAL-LAB DAN VIRTUAL-LAB DITINJAU DARI KEMAMPUAN AWAL TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR LAJU REAKSI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Anggita Efa Rizki ◽  
Feri Andi Syuhada
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Cognitive Achievement ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Virtual Lab ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Ability Factor

The objective of this research is to determine the differences and interactions of student learning outcomes with real laboratories and virtual laboratories using the Guided Inquiry model. This research uses an experimental method with a 2x2 factorial design. Samples were taken by purposive sampling. Data collection using test techniques for cognitive achievement. The data analysis technique uses two-way ANAVA technique. The research results by media factors (A) known Fhit>Ftable (48.37>4.08) then Ho is rejected means that there are differences in student learning outcomes with real laboratories and virtual laboratories using Guided Inquiry models. In the initial ability factor (B) known Fhit>Ftable (14.61>4.08) then Ho is rejected means that there are differences in learning outcomes of students with high and low initial ability. In the interaction (AxB) it is known that Fhit>Ftable (33.9>4.08) then Ho is rejected, meaning there is an interaction between students with real laboratories and virtual laboratory with different initial abilities towards learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Development of Online Virtual Laboratory Platform for Supporting Real Laboratory Experiments in Multi Domains

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 548
Author(s):  
Mohamed Elsayed Ahmed ◽  
Shinobu Hasegawa
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Ict In Education ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Scientific Images ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
University Instructors

The increasing use of online virtual laboratories (OVLs) in educational institutions as a recent educational technology application necessitates developing a new educational platform for assisting instructors in using such technology in the teaching process without web programming obstacles. The OVLs are online environments that provide students with several types of content such as simulations, videos, scientific images, and infographics related to real laboratory experiments. This article proposes a unified online virtual laboratory platform (OVLP) to support instructors who teach real laboratory experiments in multi-domains. To evaluate the proposed platform, five university instructors and five experts of ICT in education have participated in this study. The data were collected using online questionnaires for both specialists, respectively. Regarding the results, they confirm that the proposed platform is acceptable for teaching real laboratory experiments, especially in the tested domains.

scholarly journals Meta-Analisis Pengaruh Penggunaan Laboratorium Virtual Untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Fisika

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-208
Author(s):  
Rosdiana Rosdiana ◽  
Farid Nasihin Jamalsari ◽  
Yoga Budi Bhakti
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Learning physics with practicum activities can create active learning. However, not all practicum can be done in real time. In the era of technological advancement and information practical activities can be done virtually. This research aims to analyze the influence of virtual laboratory use in improving physics learning outcomes. This research uses meta-analysis methods. Research begins by formulating research problems, then continues by using relevant research results for analysis. Data collection is done by searching electronic journals through Google Scholar. From the search it obtained research data sources from ten articles. Data analysis is done in a qualitative descriptive way. Based on the results of the analysis can be known that the application of virtual laboratories can improve the understanding of the concept of student physics.

scholarly journals ORGANISATION OF SUBJECT - FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN «VIRTUAL LABORATORY» DIDACTIC SPACE

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuriy O. Zhuk
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
General Education ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Natural Cycle ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Special Profile ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Age Features

The article is devoted to the analysis of possibilities of using the "virtual laboratories" in the process of laboratory works on the subjects of natural cycle in the secondary school of general education. The work is focused on the need to rearrange set types of laboratory works taking into account didactic capacities of "virtual laboratory". Pedagogic analysis of the difference in pupils' behavior in the conditions of "virtual" and "subject" laboratory was performed. Possible directions of further research of the problem of "virtual laboratories" use in the secondary school were formulated taking into account age features of the pupils and special-profile education in senior forms.

scholarly journals Designing a Teacher’s Handbook: Perspectives of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers Regarding Activities and Songs

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Oguzhan Atabek ◽  
Sabahat Burak
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Course Materials ◽  
Printed Educational Materials

Printed educational materials such as teacher’s handbook may affect the quality of education as much as teachers, curriculum, educational environment, and the other course materials. Perspectives of eighty-two pre-service elementary teachers regarding the activities and songs included in the teacher’s handbook for music course were examined by content analysis for shedding light on the nature of the handbook and for producing knowledge about how an effective teacher’s handbook for music course may be like. Even though the question was deliberately worded to let respondents express their both positive and negative views, the number of respondents who expressed positive views and the frequency of such expressions were considerably lower compared to the negative ones. Inappropriateness for age group and learning outcomes, insufficiency for facilitating learning, requiring hard-to-attain materials, and difficulty of application raised as major concerns for both activates and songs. Additionally, activities were argued to be repetitive and lacking entertainment while songs were criticized for their rhythm, melody, lyrics, quality, and practicability in the classroom.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS VIRTUAL LABORATORY FOR LEARNING VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PRACTICES IN THE PANDEMIC TIME COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eskawati Musyarofah Bunyamin ◽  
Eveline Siregar Siregar ◽  
Dwi Kusumawardani Kusumawardani
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Practices ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Open Face

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools did not open face-to-face learning services. The Ministry of Education and Culture has issued a policy learning from Home (BDR) to support the principles of the Education Policy in the COVID-19 Pandemic that the health and safety of students, educators, education personnel, families, and the community is the top priority. However, learning in Vocational School (SMK) is mostly based on practice so that BDR activities cannot be implemented. One thing that is done to overcome this is that some practicum activities can be executed using multimedia known as virtual laboratories. The aim of this study is to conduct a need analysis for the development of a virtual laboratory.  Needs analysis is carried out to gather data about gaps and needs as well profiles of students that can be used as a basis or reference in developing virtual laboratory at the next stage. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and distributing questionnaires. The results showed that a virtual laboratory was needed to support practical learning for vocational students.

scholarly journals Representações Quantitativas em Laboratórios Virtuais para o Ensino de Química

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-159
Author(s):  
Alessandro Félix Pascoin ◽  
José Wilson P Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Knowledge Construction ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Virtual Labs ◽  
Chemistry Teaching ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Peircean Semiotics ◽  
Quantitative Nature

Resumo Os laboratórios virtuais utilizados no ensino de Química se constituem importantes recursos didáticos para o avanço dos processos de ensino e aprendizagem, ao passo que podem contribuir para ações de mediação na construção do conhecimento. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar as representações quantitativas que estão presentes nas interfaces de laboratórios virtuais à luz da Semiótica Peirceana. É uma pesquisa qualitativa exploratória, realizada no repositório portal PhET–Interative Simulation. No percurso da pesquisa foram encontrados 51 aplicativos, desses seis exibiam características de laboratório virtual e três foram semioticamente analisados. Os resultados indicam que três laboratórios apresentam disposições parcialmente satisfatórias nas representações quantitativas que abordam. Esses podem vir a contribuir para o fortalecimento do ensino da Química, por meio de ilustrações, simulações e a participação interativa do estudante. Quanto às possibilidades, esses oferecem diferentes ambientes, formatos e modelos para o estudo desta ciência. Também foram encontradas limitações como a insuficiência de signos iconográficos de ordem quantitativa considerados indispensáveis na conjuntura conceitual de determinados tópicos da Química. As indicações desta pesquisa são para se pensar a respeito dos signos que vão representar a natureza quantitativa da Química, transformando os desafios em possibilidades para os processos de ensino e aprendizagem desta ciência. Palavras-chave: Semiótica. Ensino de Química. Laboratórios Virtuais. Abstract Virtual laboratories used in chemistry teaching are important didactic resources for the advancement of teaching and learning processes, while they can contribute to mediation actions in the knowledge construction. This research aims to analyze the quantitative representations that are present in the virtual laboratories interfaces in light of Peircean semiotics. It is an exploratory qualitative research, conducted at the portal PhET – Interative Simulation. During the research, 51 applications were found, of these, 6 exhibited virtual laboratory characteristics and three were semiotically analyzed. The results indicate that three laboratories have partially satisfactory arrangements in the quantitative representations they address. They can contribute to the strengthening of chemistry teaching through illustrations, simulations and interactive student participation. As for the possibilities they offer different environments, formats and models for the study of this science. Limitations were also found as the insufficiency of quantitative iconographic signs considered indispensable in the conceptual conjuncture of certain topics of chemistry. The indications of this research are to think about the signs that will represent the Chemistry quantitative nature, turning the challenges into possibilities for the teaching and learning processes of this science. Keywords: Semiotics. Chemistry Teaching. Virtual Labs.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document