Building an asynchronous online lab involves starting with clear objectives, detailed instructions, and user-friendly interfaces. Technical support is essential while building the online lab to ensure the interface is glitch- free. Prepackaged lab materials will provide all students with the same learning materials and faculty can upload helpful images to augment the lab materials, so students can see how the materials relate to real-world clinical assessment tools for nursing.
difficulty grasping the concept to promote e-learning skills.
I will implement making a game out of the simulation questions.
There are a lot of great resources out there, at least in the electrical engineering. In addition we are fortunate to have a very progressive administration that has funded the development of some fairly sophisticated online lab tools. Having the institutional support in terms of instructional designers, lab managers and so forth is very important, in my opinion.
I'm grateful for all of the resources linked in this module. There is a lot to explore here, to incorporate into my online courses!
It was helpful to find links to some of the resource compilations such as MERLOT. My experience trying to find good virtual lab tools has been very hit or miss. There seems to be a lot out there but it is often pretty low quality and it would be useful to find resources that have already been curated to some degree.
I am excited to learn about Merlot as I have not heard about this and look forward to learning more about it and exploring the resources.
Remote labs sounds awesome. I teach welding and am not so sure how I would go about doing this through the online course. I know there is virtual reality but the technology is really not that similar to actually welding.... maybe someday when the technology gets better.
Time, preparation and commitment are imperative for teaching an asynchronous lab course
I found the additional resources extremely helpful. Some I was previously aware of but most were new to me.
Human Body and Mind: http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
Virtual Autopsy University of Leicester: http://www.le.ac.uk/pa/teach/va/welcome.html
Clinton Community College’s index of free resources: http://clinton.libguides.com
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org The Khan Academy is committed to providing a free world class education anytime, anywhere and has numerous resources for math and science education.
WizIQ: www.wiziq.com This site provides great educational tutorials as well as courses.
Prior to viewing this module, I was completely unaware of the number and scope of online resources available to assist me in teaching online. I would have loved to have the virtual frog dissection option when I was in high school. I will definitely be exploring the site provided to see what a good fit for my course would be.
Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs)/digital educational components that can be cataloged, reused, archived, and stored for future use.
I feel motivated to create my own interactive labs for my students.
Understanding how to get materials for classes is just as important as developing the classes themselves. We need to make sure that we are more than prepared when developing online classes.
Virtual labs can be used with online learning.
Los laboratorios asincrónicos son algunos de los elementos a los cuales me costara acostumbrarme ya que estaba acostumbrada a otro tipo de manejo y metodología, responder una pregunta a medida que surga...pero considero que las interacciones van generan procesos adaptativos mucho más significativos.
Virtual labs are possible, but free websites are not always up and running from year to year. The website could be blocked by your district. Purchasing virtual labs is a conversation worth having with your district.
Utilize the resources already available. Try to make the labs as close to F2F as possible.
With hands-on practice at home, labs may be just as fascinating and educational as they can be in person. Students gain access to resources they might not otherwise have through online learning. But its imperative that they have the right resources and supplies.
The resources provided are excellent. Formulating labs that can mimic F2F in an online setting is something to which proper time should be given. Many times my institution puts significant pressure on faculty - this makes me consider a more formally formulated strategic plan for improved development and evaluation of online courses.
