California Community Colleges
Access to Labster
This landing page contains essential resources to support faculty from the California Community Colleges system who wish to integrate Labster’s virtual lab simulations into their courses.
The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges system has purchased a subscription to Labster that is active through June 30, 2021. Individual faculty members and students do not need to purchase access to Labster on their own during this time period.
Introduction to Labster
Review the following video in order to learn about reviewing and adding simulations to your LMS. There are additional resources to supplement your virtual lab experience in the “Getting to Know Labster” section at the bottom of this page.

Review and Choose Simulations
Navigate to the Faculty Resources Page and explore the over 160 simulations in our catalog. You may search for simulations by discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.), review theory and quiz questions, and also play the simulations on your own.
Learn More About How to Use Labster
Explore the resources below to learn more about how to utilize Labster and build virtual labs into your courses.
Best Practices for Utilizing Digital Learning Resources
Webinar: Enriching the STEM learning experience in a post-COVID worldA teacher's introduction to the flipped classroom Blended learning: What is it and why should you try it? How to use blended learning in your classroom Simulations in learning: Bridging theory and practice 5 lessons that will prepare your students for real lab work My Labster Experience: Kambiz Hamadani, California State University Webinar: Flipped teaching My Labster Experience: Caroline Smith, University of Westminster My Labster Experience: Ana Barral, National University
Import Simulations Into Your Course(s)
Navigate to the Faculty Resources Page and create your own custom common cartridge by selecting individual simulations. Follow the instructions on the Upload to LMS section to import the common cartridge to your LMS.
Watch Recorded Sessions from Labster’s SO Inspired Conference
In early October, Labster was joined by faculty experts to share best practices for using Labster in the classroom. Session topics ranged from case studies and peer best practices discussions to a presentation on the classroom of the future and a featured plenary session with Sal Khan of Khan Academy. These recordings provide valuable insight into how to successfully teach science courses online.
Questions About Labster?
For additional questions, please contact the Labster Customer Success team at:
Peter Gemmellaro, M.Ed.
Senior Customer Success Manager
gemmellaro@labster.com