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This paper examines students’ reflection on the design and development of a prototype biochemistry virtual laboratory (vLab) at the University of Hong Kong. Second year students from the MBBS programme were divided into two groups. One group (non-vLab) took part in the original didactic lecture while the other group (vLab) joined in the trial blended virtual lab learning session. The learning outcomes were evaluated by a post-lab knowledge comprehension quiz and the class performances were analyzed. In addition, students’ perceptions toward blended vLab learning experience were evaluated by questionnaires. The group with the vLab experience achieved higher quiz results. However, their evaluation and feedback with regard to the vLab learning experience were rather critical, which provided valuable insights for further improvements on the instructional design.
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This work in part fulfilled the requirement towards Mr Liang Ye’s master dissertation. The authors would like to thank Mr. Brant Knutze who provided the indispensable technical expertise required for the virtual laboratory construction. We are also grateful to Dr. Lap-Ki Chan for his valuable comments and encouragements along the way. Our gratitude also goes to Mrs. Kulsum Amreen, Mr. Ping Kwan, Mr. Davis Kwok for providing excellent technical and administrative supports for this project.
This work is financially supported by a teaching development grant awarded to JWY Ho.
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Liang Ye is current PhD student in the University of Hong Kong. He completed his master degree of information technology in Education in 2014 in the University of Hong Kong. He is doing technology enhanced interprofessional education research for his doctoral research.
Nai Sum Wong is an associate professor in School of Biomedical Sciences, the University of Hong Kong.
Joanna Wen Ying Ho is a lecturer Ho in School of Biomedical Sciences, the University of Hong Kong.
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Ye, L., Wong, N. & Ho, J. Design,Development and Evaluation of Biochemistry Virtual Laboratory for Blended Learning. GSTF J Educ 3, 14 (2016). https://doi.org/10.7603/s40742-015-0014-1
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