An Idea to Explore: Design, Implementation, and Student Perspectives of an e-Learning Guide for Laboratory Report Elaboration in a Biochemistry Course
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| Title: | An Idea to Explore: Design, Implementation, and Student Perspectives of an e-Learning Guide for Laboratory Report Elaboration in a Biochemistry Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Carola Bruna Jofré (ORCID |
| Source: | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 2026 54(2):187-194. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teaching Guides, Electronic Publishing, Science Laboratories, Laboratory Experiments, Reports, Biochemistry, College Students, Blended Learning, Scores, Instructional Design, Science Curriculum |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bmb.70042 |
| ISSN: | 1470-8175 1539-3429 |
| Abstract: | This article presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of an e-learning guide developed to support university students in writing effective biochemistry laboratory reports within a blended learning approach that integrates online and face-to-face laboratories. Implemented in the Canvas LMS, Laboratory 2 "Guide for Elaborating Laboratory Reports" incorporated a variety of learning resources and activities, and its effectiveness was evaluated through pre- and posttests as well as a mixed-method analysis of student perceptions. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in posttest scores and reduced completion times. Students reported positive perceptions of the guide's instructional design, resource quality, and relevance to their professional development. However, final laboratory report grades did not differ significantly from those of the previous cohort. Overall, the findings suggest that Laboratory 2 effectively enhanced students' conceptual understanding and supported the development of scientific competencies while indicating opportunities for potential improvement through repeated exposure and broader curricular integration. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1500916 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This article presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of an e-learning guide developed to support university students in writing effective biochemistry laboratory reports within a blended learning approach that integrates online and face-to-face laboratories. Implemented in the Canvas LMS, Laboratory 2 "Guide for Elaborating Laboratory Reports" incorporated a variety of learning resources and activities, and its effectiveness was evaluated through pre- and posttests as well as a mixed-method analysis of student perceptions. Results demonstrated statistically significant improvements in posttest scores and reduced completion times. Students reported positive perceptions of the guide's instructional design, resource quality, and relevance to their professional development. However, final laboratory report grades did not differ significantly from those of the previous cohort. Overall, the findings suggest that Laboratory 2 effectively enhanced students' conceptual understanding and supported the development of scientific competencies while indicating opportunities for potential improvement through repeated exposure and broader curricular integration. |
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| ISSN: | 1470-8175 1539-3429 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bmb.70042 |
