ArticleJournal of microbiology & biology education2025
Student performance and perceptions in a hybrid laboratory model: an exploratory study of interactive virtual simulations and in-person integration in a foundational microbiology course.
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- A Large-Scale Multispecialty Evaluation of Web-Based Simulation in Medical Microbiology Laboratory Education: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR medical education · 2025Trial
- Incorporating a human parasite virtual reality experience into a tertiary microbiology teaching curriculum increases student engagement and learning outcomes.Journal of microbiology & biology education · 2026Article
- Student preferences for microbiology laboratory teaching approaches in a problem-based learning curriculum.Access microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Interest in virtual laboratory simulations as a pedagogical tool continues to grow, given the advantages of flexibility, scalability, technology integration, and interactive visualizations. We developed a laboratory model that integrates virtual lab simulations (VLS) and traditional in-person (IP) lab experiences for targeted skill development. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of VLS versus IP labs in the promotion of procedural, conceptual, and critical thinking levels of understanding. A second research objective was to explore students' perceptions in using VLS compared to IP labs in an undergraduate microbiology course. Study participants comprised students (
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