Case Study: University College London achieves higher test scores with Labster virtual labs

University College London boosts test scores with Labster virtual labs

University College London sought to support its faculty through hybrid learning and was challenged with maximizing expensive and limited lab time for its Integrated Medical Sciences program. Senior Teaching Fellow Dr. Ionnasis Papaioannou wanted to flip his labs using a solution from vendor Labster, specifically their virtual labs, to frontload student knowledge before practical sessions.

The solution implemented by Labster provided virtual pre-lab simulations, allowing students to gain practice experience prior to in-person labs. This enabled faculty to maximize the use of practical teaching time. The results showed a clear positive impact: an evaluation trial demonstrated that students who used Labster achieved higher test scores on exams and coursework compared to those who did not, significantly boosting final outcomes.

University College London