Lab Use in the Classroom

• Flexibility for Teachers

  • Learning curve is gentle
  • Materials are provided
  • Objectives are targeted to specific concepts
  • Extensions are included
  • Substitution is possible

• Motivation for Students

  • Interest is high — real-world context
  • Activities are varied and engaging
  • Instruction focused on current course topic(s)
  • Creativity encouraged through open-ended assignments

• Specific examples will be outlined for each lab.

created 18 January 2013 last revised 1 March 2013

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