There is a lot of research proving that learning using virtual labs is much more effective. E.g. only about 20% of the AP Biology curriculum actually require ha

There is a lot of research proving that learning using virtual labs is much more effective. E.g. only about 20% of the AP Biology curriculum actually require hands-on training. As always, a balance is best, combining both virtual labs and hands on labs - just like pilots train in simulators before going into the airplane. Here is an interesting article about it: http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v32/n7/full/nbt.2955.html http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v32/n7/full/nbt.2955.html