Virtual chemical laboratories: A systematic literature review of research, technologies and instructional design

Chan, Philippe; Gerven, Tom Van; Dubois, Jean‐Luc; Bernaerts, Kristel

doi:10.1016/j.caeo.2021.100053

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“…Our findings are in line with previous research in which preparation courses in various formats were found to foster motivation in chemistry laboratories (Chaytor et al, 2017;Dori et al, 2003, Zhou et al, 2020. Despite earlier empirical evidence showing that handson laboratories cannot be replaced, this study adds to growing evidence pointing to the fact that virtual chemical laboratories are not only viable as effective complementary tool, but that they provide better results in learning outcomes (Chan et al, 2021).…”

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“…One approach to reducing student anxiety with respect to participating in laboratories is by supporting the development of their self-efficacy (Chan et al, 2021). Self-efficacy refers to individuals' beliefs in their ability to accomplish specific tasks (Bandura, 1997) and can sustain students' efforts toward achieving academic successes (Vuong et al, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many higher education institutions, including the one that defined the context of this study, utilized videoconferencing and learning management systems to offer online education. However, Chan et al (2021) argued online education should be immersive experiences for learners-such as those provided by virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Although the use of VR and AR applications have increased in the past few years, only a small number of studies have evaluated their effectiveness and use in university settings Wohlgenannt et al, 2019).…”

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The Use of Virtual Reality in A Chemistry Lab and Its Impact on Students’ Self-Efficacy, Interest, Self-Concept and Laboratory Anxiety

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Avraamidou

Kool

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of virtual reality on undergraduate students' self-efficacy, self-concept, interest, and laboratory anxiety in an introductory chemistry course. We used a mixed-methods approach to improve our understanding of how these factors mediate student learning. The findings showed that (i) the use of the virtual reality application had an overall positive impact on students' self-efficacy, self-concept, interest, and anxiety; and (ii) students who expressed some anxiety about doing the lab prior to the course reported the use of the virtual reality application decreased their levels of anxiety at the end of the lab. The implications of these findings speak to the potential value of the use of virtual reality applications in higher education and especially in situations when distance learning is the only option as well as in situations where the costs of real laboratories cannot be afforded.

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The Use of Virtual Reality in A Chemistry Lab and Its Impact on Students’ Self-Efficacy, Interest, Self-Concept and Laboratory Anxiety

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Kool

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“…Pertaining to Metaverse's potential for educational radical innovation, laboratory simulations (e.g., safety training), procedural skills development (e.g., surgery) and STEM education are among the first application areas with spectacular results in terms of training speed, performance and retention with AR and VR-supported instruction [9,63,64]. Thanks to the ability to capture 360-degree panoramic photos and volumetric spherical video, the Metaverse can enable immersive journalism to accurately and objectively educate mass audiences on unfamiliar circumstances and events in remote locations [65].…”

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The Metaverse is the post-reality universe, a perpetual and persistent multiuser environment merging physical reality with digital virtuality. It is based on the convergence of technologies that enable multisensory interactions with virtual environments, digital objects and people such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Hence, the Metaverse is an interconnected web of social, networked immersive environments in persistent multiuser platforms. It enables seamless embodied user communication in real-time and dynamic interactions with digital artifacts. Its first iteration was a web of virtual worlds where avatars were able to teleport among them. The contemporary iteration of the Metaverse features social, immersive VR platforms compatible with massive multiplayer online video games, open game worlds and AR collaborative spaces.

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“…The transition of educational institutions from physical to virtual laboratories has occurred quite naturally, especially after the generalization of personal computers, given their advantages shown above. The same trend was followed by engineering education, but also by a variety of other fields, such as physics and chemistry [21,42,57,78], healthcare [49], or forensic science [18]. In engineering education, computer simulations were created and used on a large scale, for a variety of engineering disciplines.…”

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A co‐creation experiment for virtual laboratories of mechanics in engineering education

Craifaleanu

2022

Comp Applic In Engineering

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Based on the background and expertise gained during almost two decades of development and implementation of virtual laboratory applications for teaching mechanics in engineering faculties, the authors propose a novel approach for this field, in which students themselves become developers of educational computer simulations. The method, called DYOVL ("Do Your Own Virtual Laboratory"), was applied, first experimentally and then on a regular basis, with gradual optimization during consecutive years, within the practical sessions of the mechanics course taught to students in automatic control and computers. An educational website, containing application examples and several downloadable resources, was recently developed, to assist teaching by the new method. The co-creative character of this process is manifold, as students work together with the teaching staff and with their team colleagues to program virtual laboratory applications or to suggest improvements for the existing ones. The method demonstrated favorable outcomes in terms of engagement, motivation, and inclusiveness, as well as a positive attitude of the students, shown both by pre-and during-COVID satisfaction surveys. To assist potentially interested academic staff in implementing this approach in their universities, detailed methodological guidance is provided.

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Virtual chemical laboratories: A systematic literature review of research, technologies and instructional design

Cited by 91 publications

References 66 publications

The Use of Virtual Reality in A Chemistry Lab and Its Impact on Students’ Self-Efficacy, Interest, Self-Concept and Laboratory Anxiety

The Use of Virtual Reality in A Chemistry Lab and Its Impact on Students’ Self-Efficacy, Interest, Self-Concept and Laboratory Anxiety

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A co‐creation experiment for virtual laboratories of mechanics in engineering education

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