Laboratory-Based STEM Education: Micro-computer Based Laboratories and Virtual Laboratories

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10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_19How to use a DOI?

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STEM Education; Laboratories base teaching; MBL; virtual laboratories

Abstract

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is critical to student’s future success. It relies heavily on laboratory experiments, which are effective teaching tools to promote greater understanding among students. Many researchers have long urged educators to re-examine technology applications in the laboratory classroom so that students can gradually integrate a problem-solving approach that requires them to mobilize knowledge and skills in experimental science, mathematics, and technology. They will thus develop interdisciplinary processing expertise that will enable them to solve complex problems and promote the transfer of learning. Several tools can be used by modern education to achieve this goal. In this work, we are interested in the contribution of computer technology to educational practice through microcomputer-based laboratories MBL, and virtual laboratories in STEM. We evaluate the usefulness, effectiveness, and adaptability of these technologies in Moroccan universities; after an overview of the present state of the art regarding these technologies and laboratory styles in general. One of the most valuable contributions of computers to education comes in MBL form. By connecting probes to a computer with appropriate software, students can observe real-time data in various formats (formats (tables, graphs), giving them hands-on experience in real-time experiments. On the other hand, virtual labs can be an excellent way to perform activities that would otherwise be too time-consuming, dangerous, expensive, or impractical.

Research Contribution: The pervasiveness of technology in our lives has revolutionized the way young people learn and understand and has had a significant impact on education. This research argues that teaching and learning processes can be significantly improved by the incorporation of technology.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - S. Margoum
AU  - L. Daadaoui
AU  - K. Berrada
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/05/16
TI  - Laboratory-Based STEM Education: Micro-computer Based Laboratories and Virtual Laboratories
BT  - Proceedings of the Erasmus Scientific Days 2022 (ESD 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 197
EP  - 209
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_19
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-036-7_19
ID  - Margoum2023
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