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Nairn Scobie1, Michael Duncan2, Jennifer Gillespie2
1School of Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. Nairn.Scobie@glasgow.ac.uk.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|December 15, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated remote learning, prompting the use of Lt systems for Life Sciences laboratory education. Online labs successfully provided essential practical skills and data analysis experience, ensuring learning outcomes were met despite global challenges.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences Education
- Remote Laboratory Learning
Background:
- University campus closures due to COVID-19 posed a significant risk to Life Sciences students' practical laboratory skill development.
- Maintaining essential laboratory practice and data analysis experience was critical during widespread remote learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the adoption of cloud-based learning platforms for delivering remote laboratory-based teaching in Life Sciences.
- To ensure students could gain insights into laboratory environments and practice data collection, interpretation, and analysis during campus closures.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Lt systems, a cloud-based platform, to create online laboratory sessions for Life Sciences students.
- Developed bespoke online lessons by adapting existing labs, filming new content, and incorporating interactive data analysis tools.
- Facilitated remote learning for a large cohort (n=378) of students located globally.
Main Results:
- Online Lt labs successfully replicated aspects of the face-to-face laboratory experience, providing students with practical skills and data analysis practice.
- Lt systems served as a valuable revision tool, enhancing student learning and enabling the achievement of intended learning outcomes.
- Students received the online material positively, appreciating the flexibility of 'online anytime' access crucial for a globally distributed cohort.
Conclusions:
- Cloud-based learning platforms like Lt systems are effective for delivering remote Life Sciences laboratory education.
- Online laboratory modules can be integrated with future in-person sessions to create a blended learning experience.
- The developed online resources ensured continuity of education and skill acquisition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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