Recent studies of high school and freshman chemistry laboratories show that online activities reduce the number of errors made in the lab and improve scores on postlab questions. However, their impact on upper division chemistry laboratories has not been investigated. In this three-year study, we measured the impact of interacting with a computer…

This study examines the effectiveness of digital simulation-based training (DSBT) for acquiring complex knowledge and skills. After identifying key aspects of DSBT, it explains how they were used to design a new DSBT activity with Minecraft Education® for teaching agile project management to dispersed students. It then presents a theoretically…