Labster Technical Implementation Guide

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At Labster, we partner with schools, colleges, and universities to build world-class STEM education programs. Our extensive platform includes over 300 simulations across 20 scientific disciplines, combining immersive virtual lab experiences with scientific theory material, automated assessments, and so much more. With your Labster implementation, we ensure that you are set up for success through these essential resources.

LMS Setup & Integration

If you are integrating Labster with your learning management system (LMS), we work with the LMS administrator to ensure Labster is properly integrated and perform a test integration for educators.

Labster integrates with LMSs (Learning Management Systems, called VLS in some regions) so that educators can post assignments directly to their already existing courses, and so that grades manually sync to the gradebook. Track students’ performance data and ensure students can keep a record of their work.

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Labster is compatible with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Google Classroom, Schoology, Sakai, and Brightspace / D2L. It’s also possible to use Labster without an LMS.

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Implementation Support

Access & Setup

We create a smooth access and setup process for all faculty members that will be using Labster. It's as simple as creating the necessary licenses and empowering faculty to login and create their personal profiles via the internet.

Onboarding & Training Sessions

Attend training sessions to learn how to best use Labster and explore complementary resources to help both educators and students succeed (can include up to five people).

Course Mapping

Your Customer Success Manager will provide you with the recommended simulations for your classes upon receipt of your course syllabus.

Customer Success Manager

A designated Customer Success Manager will help answer questions and troubleshoot any issues along the way.

Webinar & Training Resources

Explore a variety of both live and recorded webinar topics to help train and onboard additional staff members.

Community Campus

We provide access to a networking and knowledge hub for STEM educators.

Included in Your Subscription

A Labster subscription provides educators with a suite of learning tools.

All subscriptions receive full access to:

  • 300+ science simulations
  • Interactive storylines that encourage trial and error
  • Library of 3D animation videos / visual aides
  • Embedded quizzes and learning assessments
  • Automatic grading
  • Teacher dashboards to track student progress
  • LMS Integration (Virtual Learning Environment / VLE)
  • Lab manuals and reports for every simulation
  • Live chat support and teacher training
  • Customer success managers to help out, every step of the way

Minimum Device Requirements

Students can get started right away once they have their login information. Labster is a web-based software that requires no downloads or installs.

  • A web browser like Google Chrome or Firefox
  • Login Info

Desktop & Laptop Computers

Allows access to the full Labster catalog. Minimum device requirements:

  • Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz or higher
  • RAM: 4 GB or more
  • Graphics card: Intel HD 3000, GeForce 6800 GT, Radeon X700, or higher
  • OS: Latest version of Windows (64-bit), Mac OS, or Chrome OS
  • Supported browsers: Latest version of Firefox or Chrome

Chromebooks

Allows access to the full Labster catalog. Minimum device requirements:

  • Processor: MediaTek 8173C, Intel Celeron Dual-Core N3060, or higher
  • RAM: 4 GB or more
  • Graphics card: IMG PowerVR GX6250, Integrated Intel HD Graphics, or higher
  • OS: Latest version of Chrome OS (64-bit)

The Labster app, with a limited catalog, is also available for lower-end Chromebooks such as Lenovo E100 gen1 and gen2, and others using the Mediatek Chipset.

iPads

Allows access to a limited catalog through the Labster app (available in the App Store. Minimum device requirements:

  • Models: iPad 5th Gen, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro, and newer
  • OS: iOS 15 or higher

Cost For A Subscription

Labster pricing depends on the country, course package and number of users licenses included. For specific details, talk to a Labster representative.

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