SynthesisAdvances in physiology education2021
Are virtual physiology laboratories effective for student learning? A systematic review.
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- Identifying Research Priorities in Digital Education for Health Care: Umbrella Review and Modified Delphi Method Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
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- Implementation of LABSTER virtual lab in immunology for innovative teaching and improved learning in veterinary degree.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Community college student perceptions of digital anatomy models as a curricular resource.Anatomical sciences education · 2024Article
- Co-created in vivo pharmacology practical classes using the novel organism Lumbriculus variegatus.Pharmacology research & perspectives · 2023Article
- Doubling down on best practices: reflecting on teaching physiology during the COVID-19 pandemic.Advances in physiology education · 2023Review
- An analysis of anatomy education before and during Covid-19: August-December 2020.Anatomical sciences education · 2022Article
- Sharing a Preliminary Experience of an Effective Online Teaching Strategy for Physiology Practicals.Cureus · 2021Article
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Abstract
It is unclear if the transition from traditional, in-person physiology laboratories to virtual alternatives has educational impacts on students. This study used a systematic review to critically evaluate research papers that investigated the effectiveness of virtual physiology laboratories for student learning. Eleven studies, retrieved from the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) and Ovid MEDLINE databases, were selected for inclusion in this review, based on predetermined eligibility criteria. Subsequently, the studies went through a power analysis for potential biases before their results were synthesized and analyzed. This systematic review found that virtual physiology laboratories are effective for students' learning of concepts. However, it was inconclusive as to whether virtual physiology laboratories are effective for students' motivation for learning and learning of technical skills. It was found that blended models of virtual laboratories are at least as effective as in-person laboratories for conceptual learning. Overall, this systematic review provides useful insights for educators regarding the educational impacts of implementing virtual laboratories into the physiology curriculum and suggests research models for future evaluation of virtual laboratories.
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