Virtual Labs & Simulations in STEM Education

The “Virtual Labs & Simulations in STEM Education” training course is designed to equip STEM educators with advanced skills in integrating virtual labs and simulations into their teaching practices and enhance educational outcomes by providing immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Throughout the training, educators will develop proficiency in using cutting-edge tools and platforms that allow students to conduct experiments and engage with scientific phenomena in a virtual environment. By incorporating these resources, educators can tailor lessons to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, thereby boosting student engagement and comprehension of complex scientific concepts.

The course emphasizes practical applications, offering educators strategies to effectively design, implement, and assess virtual labs that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and scientific inquiry. Ultimately, the “Virtual Labs & Simulations in STEM Education” course empowers educators to create dynamic learning environments where students can safely explore and apply theoretical knowledge, better preparing them for future academic and professional success in STEM disciplines.

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding what virtual labs and simulations are and their role in modern STEM education.
• Discuss common challenges and limitations associated with implementing virtual labs in the classroom and explore potential solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges.
• Align virtual labs with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
• Design lessons that incorporate virtual labs into existing STEM lesson plans.
• Design formative and summative assessments for virtual labs.
• Use data and analytics from virtual lab platforms to assess student performance and use this data to improve student learning outcomes.

Mode of Delivery
Virtual Training

Eligibility
All educators and Inclusion teams in Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates