Case Study: De La Salle University prepares students for lab safety with Labster virtual labs

De La Salle University Prepares Students for Lab Safety with Virtual Labs

De La Salle University, a major university in the Philippines, faced the challenge of preparing students for in-person chemistry labs by ensuring they understood complex theories and, most critically, followed proper safety procedures before ever entering a physical laboratory. The institution turned to the vendor Labster and its virtual lab simulations to address this need.

Labster's solution provided a safe, virtual environment where students could learn theory and practice experiments. The simulations reinforced essential safety protocols by constantly reminding users to wear goggles, gloves, and lab coats. This allowed students to make mistakes and learn from them without any real-world risk. The university found Labster to be an excellent supplemental tool that improved student preparedness and supported their transition to a more flexible, high-flex learning model.

De La Salle University

Stephani Joy Macalino

Associate Professor