Virtual and Remote Control Laboratories Cindy Allen ITECH

Virtual and Remote Control Laboratories Cindy Allen ITECH 7445 Dr. Breeland April 10, 2016 Emerging Technology

Virtual and Remote Laboratories Remote labs enable students to carry out experiments over the Internet. The students can see reactions of labs almost immediately. Students are able to repeat labs and change variables numerous times as compared to completing lab only one time. Students web. can access the lab anywhere from the

Example of a Virtual Lab Click the link below to watch a quick video of a virtual lab Virtual Lab Experience

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Ways Schools are Using Virtual Labs In the previous screen, it shows an example of how this school uses virtual labs. Students can access ways to obey or not to obey the rules of a laboratory in the science classroom. If they student clicks on not to obey, it shows how accidents can happen in the lab.

Frog Guts Virtual Lab

What is Frog Guts? This virtual lab is an engaging dissection. It allows students to immerse themselves in the world of science. Integrates inquiry into the lessons. The modules incorporate a quiz at the end of the lessons to check for understanding. There are multiple organisms to dissect.

Pricing for Frog Guts Subscription for Frog Guts is $299 per year. This is cheaper than buying one class frogs for dissection. It is cost effective and no mess to clean up. The set-up and clean up is much easier on the teacher.

Advantages to Remote Labs Access to lab equipment to all learners. This includes on-line learners and face-to face learners. Any location can be accessed via the web. Enables students to practice in a safe environment. Students can repeat labs several times. For instance, studies show students learn by making mistakes.

Advantages Continued Equipment is very expensive to buy and replace in a science laboratory The lab area can be a very unsafe place. Many lab materials are unavailable to the people who need to use them. Students can repeat labs numerous times and see how different variables affect the conclusions. Students damage. can learn from failures without causing real

Relevance for Teaching Easy access to science tools and not limited to one science lab Teachers can video the labs and have students watch multiple times. Students or participants are able to run experiments several times versus completing the lab once and moving on in the curriculum.

Technology Vision for Douglas County strives to graduate students who are prepared to succeed in the 21 st century. Their goal is to provide the very best rigorous and relevant curriculum to all students which includes technology. They want their students to be active citizens in a technology-driven world.

How does Virtual and Remote Labs Support Douglas County Technology Vision Virtual labs allows students to access the engaged on-line lab experience any place or time. The labs can be completed multiple times over and over. It allows for the students to take ownership in their learning. By allowing students to complete and watch the labs multiple times, this addresses differentiation for all learners.

Funding Ideas Google is located in the Douglas County School System district. They are wanting to collaborate with the school systems to help enhance technology with students. They offer several grants each year. Due to the Data Center's location, Douglas County School System Google Community Grant applications have been given a lot of favorable consideration in the past.

Google Focus in Community Google is committed to playing a positive role in each of the communities in which we live and work. The community grants program is one way we're helping local schools and nonprofits thrive. Click on the link below to see requirements for google grant. Google Grants

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