Virtual Laboratory Simulations in Biotechnology: A Systematic Review

Autor/inn/en	Mercado, Justine C.; Picardal, Jay P.
Titel	Virtual Laboratory Simulations in Biotechnology: A Systematic Review
Quelle	In: Science Education International, 34 (2023) 1, S.52-57 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1450-104X
Schlagwörter	Science Laboratories; Science Education; Biotechnology; Computer Simulation; COVID-19; Pandemics; Foreign Countries; Instructional Design; Educational Technology; Instructional Effectiveness; Teaching Methods; Inquiry; Active Learning; Technology Uses in Education; Philippines + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Biotechnologie; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Ausland; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Unterrichtsmedien; Unterrichtserfolg; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Aktives Lernen; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Philippinen
Abstract	In biotechnology education, practical laboratory courses are vital. In having these practical courses, a lot of time and monetary resources are needed, it also requires the presence of the teacher and students and all the necessary equipment, which is currently not allowed in the Philippines due to the pandemic restrictions. Biotech virtual laboratries are useful in this time but what are the different research studies that has been done regarding this tool and what elements are important in terms of instructional design and technology? In this review, different types of technology and instructional design were examined, and overview of the previous research were highlighted in this paper. The study revealed that virtual laboratory simulations can be equally effective or better than hands on activity and said to be more effective compared to traditional teaching method. It was also found out that when the traditional teaching methods and virtual simulation laboratories yields better results in terms of performance. The included studies in this review utilized 2D, 3D, and VR technologies in having the virtual laboratory for the past few years. The review paper also identified different designs for instructions such as scaffolding and IBL (inquiry-based learnings). Biotech Virtual labs can be used as an effective alternative or complementary tool to an actual or physical conduct of laboratory experiment. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01