Inquiry Project Video ft. Kelly, Anna-Maria, & Aby

To wrap up our Tech Ed Inquiry, we have generated a video to summarize our research surrounding online lab simulations. Our primary findings demonstrated that simulations can be an exceptionally useful tool for molecular concepts or theories and can support in-person teaching of complex topics that require multi-day lab set up or extensive materials. While simulations cannot replace all science labs, it can be a useful tool for students to engage with alongside in-person work, or to rely on at home where the lab space is not available to them, while still providing properly-curated visual learning opportunities. Overall, simulations should be a readily available tool in every science teacher’s toolbox.