Case Study: Munich University of Applied Sciences improves teaching and learning with Labster virtual lab simulations

Munich University of Applied Sciences sees 90% student approval for Labster virtual labs

Munich University of Applied Sciences, the second-largest university of its kind in Germany, faced a critical challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shutdown of its in-person labs, halting practical, hands-on education for its students. The institution urgently needed a solution to deliver adequate lab experience through distance learning. They turned to Labster and its virtual lab simulations to address this challenge.

Labster provided the university with an immersive digital platform featuring realistic simulations, which served as a close approximation to hands-on lab work. The solution was implemented for 170 students across courses like Cell- and Microbiology. Results included high student engagement, with nearly 90% of students agreeing it was a useful supplement. Labster freed up teaching time, offered experience with equipment not physically available, and was praised for its ease of use and technical support, rescuing the university's practical curriculum during the pandemic.

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