Re: Virtual laboratories software

["Norman Lohstreter" <petel@tenet.edu>]

Zell@act.org wrote:
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>      Does anyone know about interactive, computer based lab procedures?
>      These virtual labs could be used to teach biology, chemistry, physics,
>      and/or earth science labs in schools that lack laboratory facilities.
>      I would appreciate hearing about the sources of software, costs, your
>      experiences with the software, strengths and weaknesses of the various
>      programs, etc.
>
>      Thanks.
>
>      Philip Zell
>      zell@act.org
Our district recently bought the LOGAL  (www.logal.com) software.  It
was pretty pricy and NOT user friendly at all.  The simulations are
pretty good but the lack flexibility to experiment on your own.

Pete Lohstreter
Physics
North Garland High School