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Online physiology laboratory classes were implemented during the pandemic. While students found them helpful, the lack of in-person interaction impacted learning, though examination performance remained comparable.

Keywords:

COVID academic performance laboratory class online

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Area of Science:

Physiology education
Undergraduate science laboratories
Online learning environments

Background:

Laboratory classes are crucial for physiology education, developing essential student knowledge and skills.
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift from traditional face-to-face laboratory classes to online delivery models.
While blended learning offers benefits, solely online laboratory classes may not yield equivalent learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of transitioning physiology laboratory classes to online delivery on undergraduate students.
To assess student utilization of online laboratory resources and its correlation with academic performance.
To understand student perceptions of online laboratory classes versus traditional face-to-face instruction.

Main Methods:

Analysis of student engagement with online laboratory materials.
Correlation of time spent on online labs with examination scores.
Collection of student feedback on their learning experience and perceived benefits/drawbacks of online versus face-to-face labs.

Main Results:

Student engagement with online laboratory classes varied significantly.
Increased time spent on online laboratory activities correlated with improved examination performance.
Students perceived online classes as helpful but missed face-to-face interactions, deeming them detrimental to the overall learning experience.

Conclusions:

Online physiology laboratory classes can be a valuable supplement but may not fully replace the benefits of in-person instruction.
The lack of direct interaction with peers and instructors in online settings poses a challenge to the holistic learning experience.
While overall academic performance was comparable to previous years, potential deficits in learning due to the shift to online-only labs warrant further investigation.