Case Study: Alamance Community College boosts student lab confidence and preparedness with Labster

Students say simulations help them learn and gain confidence

Alamance Community College instructor Dr. Eddy van Hunnik needed a flexible and reliable solution to teach lab techniques to his microbiology and genetics students. The at-home lab kits he previously used were expensive, often arrived late, and did not adequately support his in-person and hybrid learners. He sought a tool from a vendor like Labster to help students gain skills whether they were at home or in the laboratory.

By implementing Labster's virtual lab simulations, Dr. van Hunnik provided students with a rigorous and diverse way to prepare for hands-on work. The results were significant, with 94% of surveyed students reporting they gained knowledge, felt more prepared for in-person labs, and could apply their learning in real-world situations. Labster saved the instructor time, sped up the learning process, and proved so effective that it is being used for senior-level classes and has been recommended to other institutions.

Alamance Community College

Eddy van Hunnik

Instructor