Sustainable practices in education : Virtual Labs

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dc.contributor.authorSharifkhani , Maryam
dc.contributor.authorDavidson, Jonathan
dc.contributor.authorMacCallum , Kathryn
dc.contributor.authorEvans-Freeman , Jan
dc.contributor.authorBrown , Cheryl
dc.contributor.authorBullsmith , Chris
dc.contributor.authorRichards , Brodwyne
dc.contributor.editorCochrane T
dc.contributor.editorNarayan V
dc.contributor.editorBrown C
dc.contributor.editorMacCallum K
dc.contributor.editorBone E
dc.contributor.editorDeneen C
dc.contributor.editorVanderburg R
dc.contributor.editorHurren B
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-13T02:57:21Z
dc.date.available2024-06-13T02:57:21Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstract<jats:p> The adoption of Virtual Labs (VLs) as a pedagogical tool in higher education is rapidly increasing, especially with the recent shift towards remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. VLs offer a digital alternative to traditional laboratory settings, employing computer graphics, simulations, and interactive models to create immersive and interactive learning experiences. While the pedagogical benefits of VLs are well-established, their potential contribution to sustainability within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) remains ambiguous. This paper aims to address this ambiguity by conducting a literature review to examine the sustainability implications of adopting VLs in HEIs. This literature review reveals that VLs have the potential to enhance sustainability in HEIs across multiple dimensions. However, the literature highlights challenges and limitations associated with implementing VLs despite the positive indications. These include issues related to usability, technical challenges, and the potential costs associated with the adoption of VLs. This literature review suggests the need for further research on the adoption of VLs in HEIs, specifically in relation to achieving the SDGs. It emphasises the importance of considering pedagogical aspects and implementing innovative teaching practices to maximise the long-term effectiveness of VLs. By shedding light on the intersection of VLs and sustainability in HEIs, this research contributes to a broader understanding of how adoption of VLs, can foster a stronger connection between people, the environment, and pedagogy, creating the way for a more sustainable and inclusive future of education. </jats:p>
dc.identifier.citationSharifkhani M, Davidson J, MacCallum K, Evans-Freeman J, Brown C, Bullsmith C, Richards B (2023). Sustainable practices in education : Virtual Labs. Christchurch: ASCILITE 2023 Conference Proceedings: People, Partnerships and Pedagogies. 03/12/2023-06/12/2023. https://publications.ascilite.org/index.php/APUB/issue/view/6. 205-214.
dc.identifier.doihttp://doi.org/10.14742/apubs.2023.539
dc.identifier.issn2653-665X
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10092/106577
dc.publisherASCILITE Publications
dc.rightsAll rights reserved unless otherwise stated
dc.rights.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/17651
dc.subject.anzsrc46 - Information and computing sciences::4607 - Graphics, augmented reality and games::460708 - Virtual and mixed reality
dc.subject.anzsrc39 - Education::3904 - Specialist studies in education::390405 - Educational technology and computing
dc.titleSustainable practices in education : Virtual Labs
dc.typeConference Contributions - Published
uc.collegeService Unit
uc.departmentVice-Chancellors Office
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