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This describes how to use virtual labs, how to save labs that you have done while on a virtual lab, and it has examples of current programs and what somebody would need in order to run certain virtual labs.

This article discuses many of the advantages to using a virtual lab rather than going through the motions of a traditional lab. Virtual labs are generally less expensive, allowing more schools to benefit their students. The labs have also been shown to help explain the process and science behind the lab in a understandable way to students trying to learn. Although it does mention that virtual labs should not be completely take over. The article says that these labs should really be used to "enforce" the information.

I found it interesting to read about the two being compared. Of course there are always going to be benefits to participating in the traditional lab, new advances in technology have made it easy to replicate doing the same thing without some extra costs. In a virtual lab there is no set up or cleaning up after, students can repeat the experiment more than one time, and it is a lot more cost effective. These are just a few topics that the site focusses on that I found useful.

Its give more information about remote labs and also states the benefits that there are along with giving you the chance to actually use and interact on a remote lab.

This gives an understanding of virtual labs and also has othere links on the side that some people might find useful.

This article explains the current benefits of virtual labs, how they are being used for MOOCs, and how virtual labs can provide a realistic lab experience.

This article compares virtual laboratories to real ones and their pros and cons.

this describes very well what virtual laboratories are

This will help people see that virtual labs, even though have different equipment, do not hurt the students grade are just as good or even better than hands-on labs.

This talks about how education is growing because of remote labs and how being able to do them online and post what you think the lab showed (optional) it allows students to get different aspects of what should have happened.

Gives the Objectives, philosophy, and salient features of virtual labs and has links and explanations of specific labs.

This website is an official page where they explain the reasons Virtual Labs exist and work.

This article talks about the basic foundation of a virtual lab. They use "Virtual labs use the power of computerized models and simula- tions and a variety of other instructional technologies to replace face- to-face lab activities."

This shows how virtual labs have altered the way students learn and it also uses an example of a lab that was used.

This site includes the benefits and limitations of virtual labs and a large explanation of what they are and how they are used.

This site gives information about a specific remote lab in India, and shows general benefits or the labs to students as well as a few specific to this lab. It also gives information about how it benefits the university.

In reading this article I discovered some of the negative traits of virtual labs. Obviously it is not as hands on as a traditional lab. This may be an issue for some of the more visual learners. There can also be time and place restrictions when it comes to the virtual labs.

Provides a general overlook of what a virtual lab is and has links to different labs with explanations of what they are and their uses.

This site has a video that shows a robot in a remote lab working, and under the "remote laboratories" tab you can find what a remote lab is and their benefits.

This article talks about how virtual labs have benefited students academically and also gives more information about what they are.

Provides an overview of the remote lab and gives information about specific universities' labs.

Replication of lab kits could save millions with 3D printers

These virtual labs are prepared to "create a new point of view and bring about a new dimension to the lesson." After doing research they have found that these virtual labs are just as effective as doing the real thing and not as rough on the environment. Students reported that they enjoyed this new way of learning and helps in different ways.