Vol. 13 No. 80 (2024)
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The impact of virtual laboratories on the interest and competence of vocational training students

Olha Tsviakh
V.O. Sukhomlynskyi Mykolaiv National University, Ukraine.
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Olha Havrylenko
Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Ukraine.
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Yuliia Tumanova
Oleksandr Dovzhenko Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University, Ukraine.
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Tetiana Shulha
Sumy State University, Ukraine.
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Anton Hrebenyk
Sumy State University, Ukraine.
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Iryna Demchenko
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine.
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Published 2024-08-30

Keywords

  • virtual laboratories, future specialists in biology, chemistry, physics, virtual laboratory works, formation of professional skills, scientific work of students.

How to Cite

Tsviakh, O., Havrylenko, O., Tumanova, Y., Shulha, T., Hrebenyk, A., & Demchenko, I. (2024). The impact of virtual laboratories on the interest and competence of vocational training students. Amazonia Investiga, 13(80), 160–175. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2024.80.08.14

Abstract

This article explores the use of virtual laboratories to enhance student interest and professional competence in higher education. It discusses the didactic potential of virtual laboratories, their types, and their advantages in the educational context. The study emphasizes the innovative nature of virtual laboratory work and its contribution to skill development and scientific research. A questionnaire was conducted to assess the impact of virtual laboratories on students' knowledge and skills. The results demonstrate that virtual laboratories effectively increase motivation, foster professional skills, and promote student engagement in scientific work. The research concludes that integrating virtual laboratories into higher education curricula is crucial for preparing future professionals in an increasingly digital world.

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