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Enhancing Laboratory Learning: Integrating Virtual Laboratory with In-Person Laboratory Class

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Conference

2024 South East Section Meeting

Location

Marietta, Georgia

Publication Date

March 10, 2024

Start Date

March 10, 2024

End Date

March 12, 2024

Page Count

6

DOI

10.18260/1-2--45522

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https://peer.asee.org/45522

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75

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Jayhyun Kwon Kennesaw State University Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0001-7084-7942

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Dr. Jay Kwon is an associate professor at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Kwon specializes in geotechnical engineering with research interests and expertise in the characterization and sustainable use of geomaterials, structural pavement performance monitoring using innovative non-destructive testing devices, and dynamic response measurement and analyses of pavement and railroad track systems. Dr. Kwon has 23 years of research and industry experience in the field of transportation geotechnical engineering.
Dr. Kwon has authored and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference papers from his research projects with a corresponding h-Index of 17 and 1086 citations.
Dr. Kwon is an active member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and serves as handling editor of the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Dr. Kwon is a member of TRB technical committees on the Stabilization of Geomaterials and Recycled Materials (AKG90) and Geosynthetics (AKG80).

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Adam Kaplan Kennesaw State University

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Abstract

Blended learning mixes the convenience of virtual labs with the hands-on experience of in-person labs in the same educational setting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, various digital resources were developed for remote learning. In the post-COVID era, these digital resources are being integrated into in-person laboratory courses as supplementary materials to enhance students' learning efficiency. The research investigates how digital resources are selected and integrated into the course to align with course goals and replicate real-world experiments. Through surveys and feedback, the study examines students' perceptions of blended laboratory courses, seeking insights into how virtual labs facilitate their learning and address difficulties encountered in traditional laboratory sessions. By examining the experiences of instructors and students, this study aims to provide practical insights and recommendations for effectively integrating the strengths of digital resources into traditional classroom environments to create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

Kwon, J., & Kaplan, A. (2024, March), Enhancing Laboratory Learning: Integrating Virtual Laboratory with In-Person Laboratory Class Paper presented at 2024 South East Section Meeting, Marietta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--45522

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