Case Study: Imperial College London enhances remote lab teaching with LabArchives

Imperial College London - Customer Case Study

Imperial College London introduced an entry-level STEM course called Chemical Kitchen to teach foundational laboratory skills. The challenge was to make the course accessible and collaborative, especially when the global pandemic required a shift to remote and blended learning. The course required a modern tool for recording and sharing work, which led them to the LabArchives electronic lab notebook (ELN).

LabArchives provided a digital platform for students to maintain their notebooks, easily upload multimedia like photos and videos, and receive real-time feedback from instructors. This solution enabled the course to continue effectively during COVID-19, with students receiving lab kits at home. The results included a more collaborative and positive learning environment, with students becoming more thorough in recording their work and metadata. LabArchives eliminated issues with physical notebooks and was crucial for monitoring student progress remotely.

Imperial College London