Case Study: State Fair Community College builds chemistry student confidence with Labster

State Fair Community College boosts online chemistry confidence for 140-160 students with Labster

State Fair Community College chemistry instructor Phil Silverman needed an effective way to teach online lab science to students facing significant life challenges, where traditional methods were unsuitable. The college required a safe, accessible solution for students who might never enter a physical lab. To address this, they turned to the vendor Labster and its virtual lab simulations.

Labster provided a platform that allowed students to practice chemistry experiments at their own pace in a low-stakes, game-like environment. The solution gave students immediate feedback, which helped build their confidence and engagement. Phil Silverman reported that approximately 140-160 students across multiple sections used Labster, resulting in positive feedback and a greater sense of accomplishment, which is critical for student persistence in STEM fields.

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