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Virtual Lab & Course Design
Project Type
Instructional Design
Technology Integration
Online course development (asynchronous, Canvas-based)
Date
Completed in 2024
Role
Lead Instructional Designer
Typical Course Development
Client/Sponsor: Typical course development with MBSO-HOSP program faculty
This project showcases the design and implementation of a Virtual Brewing Lab embedded in Canvas for Auburn University's Brewing Microbiology course. The lab was created to provide asynchronous students with access to a realistic, immersive lab experience, regardless of physical location.
Goals
Bridge the gap between traditional lab-based learning and online course delivery.
Enhance student engagement and comprehension through immersive technology.
Promote equity in access to specialized lab environments.
Design Features
360° Virtual Environment: Created from real lab photography and mapped to course content.
Embedded Content: Labeled and demonstrated lab equipment within the virtual space.
Linked Modules: Seamless integration into Canvas modules for contextual learning.
Interactive Navigation: Students manipulate variables, observe outcomes, and refine understanding in real time.
Increased student satisfaction and engagement.
Enabled deeper exploration of brewing science concepts.
Served as a model for future immersive course design at Auburn Online.
Reflection
“Together, let’s raise a toast to the endless possibilities of leveraging technology in the pursuit of knowledge and discovery. Cheers to a future where learning knows no bounds!”
