This e-learning solution supplements traditional practical education by creating a form of blended learning. LabBuddy helps students prepare before the start of the practical work, supports them while working in the lab or field, and guides them during the processing of
their results after the practical work.
It’s important for students to be fully prepared before doing their practical work. LabBuddy’s e-learning solution encourages them to think for themselves, instead of just reading instructions. LabBuddy provides students with:
After the practical work, LabBuddy helps students to process raw data into results.
The built in Lab Journal not only allows students to add notes to each step of their protocol, but also to easily document their results. In LabBuddy, students can:
This information can be exported to generate a lab report.
Effective practical education encourages and supports curiosity and inquisitiveness rather than cookbook-following behaviour.
The workflow of students consists of connected items containing the protocols. The information about the techniques is presented at the suitable moment, to help students process the information.
Students learn best when actively engaged in the learning process. They receive automated feedback on their answers, allowing them to learn, and gain confidence.
One of the primary purposes of LabBuddy's e-learning solution is to let students design their own experiment, guided by feedback on their built workflow.
Students are usually expected to keep lab journal notes. Within LabBuddy, they can also keep track of their results, write conclusions, and generate a report.
Part of practical work is making a thorough planning of the experiment. Students use the booking module to reserve lab space or equipment.
With the use of LabBuddy, the students obtained a quick overview of the course, obtained insight in the experimental workflow, and were able to work together efficiently. Compared to previous years, students quickly caught up with the workflow of the course.
At LabBuddy, we gladly help you to get the most out of our e-learning solution. We offer several training programmes to teach you how to use the solution both didactically and technically.
A must-have for any teacher starting with LabBuddy!
The training consists of bi-weekly meetings to discuss the development of the teacher's practical course in LabBuddy together with an e-learning developer.
One step deeper than Bronze!
This training is intended for any teacher who wants to spend a little more time maintaining their course in LabBuddy and wants to create questions and feedback.
In this training, we assume that the participants are familiar with LabBuddy and have knowledge of the "Bronze" training.
Become an expert just like us!
This training is intended for those who want to implement a practical in LabBuddy completely independently, according to the LabBuddy standard!
This training focuses on various aspects of implementing LabBuddy in a practical. It includes educational principles and all functionality that LabBuddy offers. Knowledge of educational science and good computer skills are required! Having some programming knowledge is an advantage.
LabBuddy has developed a workshop about lab didactics specifically for teachers of lab courses and other parties involved in educational innovation.
During this workshop, participants are encouraged to think about their lab courses in a different way.
LabBuddy started in 2013 as a spin-off at the Laboratory of Food Chemistry (Wageningen University & Research).
Today, our e-learning solution has become indispensable at many universities in Europe. We continue our mission to improve laboratory education worldwide.
Visiting address:
Stationsweg 73b
6711PL Ede
The Netherlands
Postal address:
P.O. Box 169
6700AD Wageningen
The Netherlands
Phone:
+31(0)85 303 7684
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