An Idea to Explore: Design, Implementation, and Student Perspectives of an e-Learning Guide for Laboratory Report...

Area of Science:

• Biochemistry Education
• E-learning in Science

Background:

• Effective laboratory reports are crucial for scientific communication.
• Blended learning approaches offer flexibility in science education.
• University students often require support in scientific writing skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and evaluate an e-learning guide for biochemistry laboratory reports.
• To assess the guide's impact on student learning and perceptions within a blended learning context.
• To identify areas for improvement in scientific report writing instruction.

Main Methods:

• Development and implementation of the 'Laboratory 2 Guide for Elaborating Laboratory Reports' in Canvas LMS.
• Evaluation using pre- and posttests to measure knowledge acquisition.
• Mixed-method analysis of student perceptions regarding the guide's effectiveness.

Main Results:

• Statistically significant improvements in posttest scores compared to pretests.
• Reduced time required for report completion.
• Positive student feedback on instructional design, resource quality, and professional relevance.

Conclusions:

• The e-learning guide effectively enhanced students' conceptual understanding in biochemistry.
• The guide supported the development of essential scientific competencies.
• Opportunities exist for further improvement via repeated use and curriculum integration.