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. 2020;11(2):77-80.
doi: 10.1007/s42485-020-00038-7. Epub 2020 May 31.

Virtualization of science education: a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic

Sandipan Ray  1 , Sanjeeva Srivastava  2
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Virtualization of science education: a lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic

Sandipan Ray et al. J Proteins Proteom. 2020.

Abstract

Nowadays, e-learning and virtual labs have gained substantial popularity in science education. Amid the COVID-19 shutdowns, regular in-person classroom teaching and lab courses are suspended in several countries worldwide. In this scenario, virtual classes and online resources could serve more effectively as a possible alternative way of learning science from home.

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Science education from home amid coronavirus shutdowns. Amid the COVID-19 shutdowns, in-person classroom teaching and laboratory courses are suspended worldwide for a significant duration. In this crisis period, e-learning resources, virtual lectures, and simulated labs could be excellent alternative ways of learning science from home
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