Labster Reviews

Labster is a transformative teaching and learning tech tool that is absolutely essential for successful delivery of the brain based learning 5e Model of Instruction for Science courses. Labster has increased student engagement and achievement in my Advanced Placement Environmental Science as well as my other courses.

I love being able to do virtual labs with students when I don't have the supplies or the facilities to do the actual experiments. It give students the knowledge of the material and allows it to be done from anywhere

I started using the Labster platform about 1.5 years ago and am actually kicking myself for not doing so sooner. I teach several Biology courses online and we use the Labster platform for our "virtual labs". While an actual, in-person lab is ideal, it is always not possible. Labster was able to bridge the gap and allowed to to offer realistic, high-quality virtual labs for the topics that we covered in my course. The set-up was easy and they have a massive library of activities (all with instructor resources and answer keys) which have been a tremendous resource for my class. I will continue to use Labster and promote the ease in which I was able to incorporate into my curriculum.

As a professor, I have loved using Labster. It has been a highly convenient way to add labs to my online classes. They are reliable and provide great virtual lab experiences that students enjoy. I also appreciate that they are continually adding more to what they offer.

Labster is an excellent tool. It provided activities for students to do experiments virtually, which allowed students to apply what they have learned in the class. On the other hand, this tool can also be use to enhance student's experience in the class. The tool is easy to use and all of the simulations are done in less than an hour, which allows students to do multiple attempts for better understanding in a given laboratory time.

Labster is a great product to bring many different lab experiences into the classroom without the hassle. My students love the simulations and ask for more. Thank-you Labster!

I have used Labster in my classroom for 5 years. Each year the products, simulations, and course catelog gets better and better. It has been a wonderful addition to my classroom. I have students who like it because of the gaming aspect and some that like it because of the experiences we could not get in class. Student feedback says that Labster helps yearly on their EOC exams for Science.For me, that is worth it!

Labster checks in regularly with its users. They continue to upgrade and add new simulations. Labster does a good job of seeking input from users as well. I recommend giving it a try.

For our non-majors bio course, we have to divide our lab sections into two groups and stagger their schedules, so every week one group is doing an online lab, and the other group is doing an in-person lab in our only non-majors lab room. We replaced our cobbled-together online labs with Labster, in no small part for the convenience of not having to constantly search for free activities or fix broken links when content gets shifted or disappears.

Labster has a diversity of topics, with labs geared at different levels of experience. I had no trouble finding Labster simulations to complement and reinforce the material presented in the subsequent in-person labs. I no longer have to create or adjust ELAB quizzes due to changing/disappearing content. I utilize the built-in simulation questions and overall student performance to give students a grade on the simulations. I set my parameters in Labster's dashboard and have Labster transfer the student's score directly into our LMS grade book.

Overall the students have responded positively to using the Labster simulations. There is a slight learning curve the first time they do a simulation, but they have several avenues for seeking help, including during the simulation itself and through Labster's helpful support pages; I set up a page in our LMS that contains links to their student resources page, troubleshooting tips, and to their support center.

I greatly enjoy the ability to use Labster with my online GOB Chemistry class. It allows students to expand their knowledge in chemistry, often with hands-on, really world application. I am grateful to have it as a teaching tool as I would not be able to replicate these labs myself. I do often worry about the wait time that it takes to load a lab, but for the most part, once it is loaded, there is not any trouble at all.

There are many other virtual platforms out there today - however, Labster is different on many levels. Labster provides a challenging environment and diversified topics that are simply not found on other platforms. The gamification atmosphere is one that the students respond to. So, in a way, it is meeting the students where they are.

Even more than this though, you can easily use Labster for pre/post assessments, in-class learning checks, and even for extension activities. The teacher dashboard provides real-time feedback that can drive your lessons and give valuable insight as to where you might need to spend a little more time in class. Additionally, the platform provides exposure to labs that I would have never been able to in a public school setting for resource and space limitations. Students that are interested can explore topics and get a sense of what they are truly interested in within science, all from the comfort of their desk.