Microsoft OneNote provides continuity for undergraduate biochemistry lab during a pandemic

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry Education
• Digital Learning Tools

Background:

• Traditional lab notebooks pose challenges in digital learning environments.
• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adoption of online coursework.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate Microsoft OneNote as a digital platform for undergraduate biochemistry lab reports.
• To assess student perceptions of using OneNote for lab reporting.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Microsoft OneNote for creating and submitting biochemistry lab reports.
• Collected student feedback through surveys before and during online coursework.

Main Results:

• Microsoft OneNote facilitated digital submission of lab reports.
• Student opinions varied, with some appreciating the digital format and others missing traditional methods.

Conclusions:

• OneNote offers a viable electronic notebook solution for biochemistry labs.
• Further investigation into optimizing digital lab reporting tools is warranted.