The Learning Efficacy feature in Labster is designed to measure how effectively students are learning through our simulations. It collects and analyzes data to:
Measure student learning gains through pre- and post-assessments.
Evaluate perceived learning from students’ perspectives.
This feature empowers educators and institutions to better understand the impact of Labster simulations and tailor their teaching strategies for maximum effectiveness.
🔎How does the feature work?
The Learning Efficacy feature operates through 2 main components:
Pre- and Post-Assessments to measure Learning Gains.
Before starting the simulation, students answer a brief survey designed to establish their baseline understanding of the subject. The same questions are presented after completing the simulation.Labster measures actual learning gains by comparing knowledge before and after the simulation.
Student Perceived Learning Survey.
After completing a simulation, students are prompted with a short 2-3 question survey. The survey collects feedback on how students perceive their learning experience, focusing on their understanding, confidence, and ability to apply what they’ve learned.
🚩 Important Note: Student answers to Learning Gains and Perceived Learning surveys are not counted towards the Labster simulation score. These responses are not graded and are not sent to the LMS gradebook.
🧪List of the Simulations with Learning Efficacy Measurement
At the moment Learning Efficacy measurement is available for these Labster simulations:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Gel Electrophoresis: Visualize and separate nucleic acids
Enzyme Kinetics
Introduction to Immunology: Explore the immune system and save the world!
Aseptic Technique: Culture your sample without contamination
Bacterial Cell Structures: An introduction to the bacterial cell
Solution Preparation: From salt to solution
Introduction to Food Macromolecules
Mendelian Inheritance: From genes to traits
Cell Structure: Cell theory and internal organelles
Lab Safety
Ionic and Covalent Bonds
DNA: Structure and Function
Experimental Design
Atomic Structure (Principles): Atoms and Isotopes
Cell Division (Principles): Mitosis and Meiosis
Cell Membrane and Transport: Learn how transporters keep cells healthy
Light Microscopy
Introduction to Protein Synthesis
Acids and Bases: Acidity and Alkalinity in Everyday Substances
Osmosis and Diffusion: Choose the right solution for an intravenous drip
Cardiovascular Function During Exercise: Learn how your body reacts to exercise
Meiosis: Understand how traits are inherited
Protein Synthesis
Antibodies: Why are some blood types incompatible?
Mitosis: Using a toxic compound from the yew tree in cancer therapy
Homeostatic Control: How does the human body keep itself in balance?
Carbohydrates: The sugars that feed us
Microscopy
Cellular Respiration (Principles): Measure energy consumption during exercise
Muscle tissues: An overview
Titration: Neutralize an acid lake contamination
The Scientific Method
Measurements and Uncertainty
Properties of Water
Cellular Respiration: Glycolysis
ELISA
Absorption In the Small and Large Intestines: Journey from the stomach to the bloodstream
Bacterial Isolation
Acids and Bases (Principles): Avoid falling in a lake of acid!
Chemistry Safety
Biosafety
Evolution: Are you related to a sea monster?
Chemistry Safety: Hazard symbols
Biomes: Identify and create the main biomes on Earth
Pipetting: Master the technique
Photosynthesis: Electron transport chain
The Gram Stain: Identify and differentiate bacteria
Demo Simulation
Evolution: Founding theories and principles
Synthesis of Aspirin: How to fight students’ migraines
Plate Tectonics: Boundaries and crustal features
Energy Surfaces and Spontaneous Reactions
States of Matter
Elements and Compounds: Get the oxygen back online!
Spectrophotometers: Building and exploring the instrument
Functional Groups and Basic Chemical Tests
Ideal Gas Law: Introduction
Ideal Gas Law: Apply to save a life
Carbon Valence, Hybridization and Angles
Infrared Spectroscopy
Introduction to Radioactive Decay
Mixtures: Homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Mass Spectrometry: The race of the fastest fragment
Nuclear Chemistry: Understand the processes happening in the atomic nucleus
Organic Chemistry Reactivity Rules: Time to react!
Physical and Chemical Properties: Escape the lab!
Physical and Chemical Changes: Escape the hostile planet!
Introduction to Qualitative Analysis of Elements
Electrophilic Addition: Explore reactions of hydrocarbons
Stoichiometry: Gravimetric Analysis
Stereochemistry: from stereocenters to E/Z isomers
Thin Layer Chromatography: Separate a mixture and monitor a reaction's progress
Intermolecular Forces (Principles): Rediscover the forces to save the world!
Azo Dye Test: Identify primary aromatic amines
Aromatic Compound Nomenclature: Naming benzene’s derivatives
Advanced Acids and Bases
Atomic Structure (Principles): Bohr and quantum models
Atomic Structure: Assess the possibility of life on other planets
Calorimetry: Using a bomb calorimeter
Basic Chemistry Thermodynamics: Solve the challenge of storing renewable energy
Organic Chemistry Introduction: Learn about organic compounds
Environmental Impact of Coal Power Plants
Chemistry Safety: Dispose of chemical waste
The Carbon Cycle: Reduce carbon emissions
Matter and Phase Changes: Distil ethanol
Spectrophotometry: Learn the Beer-Lambert law with absorbance experiments
Equilibrium
Ideal Gas Law: Build your own temperature scale
Reaction Kinetics: The essentials
Electromagnetic Spectrum (Principles): Uses and dangers of electromagnetic waves
Hydrocarbon Nomenclature and Representations
Chemical Nomenclature: Learn the importance of inorganic compounds in life!
Introduction to Groups of the Periodic Table
Periodic Table (Principles): Get the table organized in time
Periodic Table of Elements: Get the table organized in time!
Redox Reactions: Discover how batteries work!
Stoichiometry: Avogadro’s number and molecular calculations
Stoichiometric Calculations: Identify a compound using gravimetric analysis
Intermolecular Forces: Rediscover the forces to save the world!
Please note that this feature is only available from the browser now (not from the App for now). We will expand the list of simulations later on 2025.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Support Team if you have any questions or need assistance.
To get in touch with our Support Team, you can:
click on the blue button located at the bottom right of the screen
📚 Help Center article Contact Support
📧 or by email: customer.support@labster.com