Remote solutions for lab teaching and research projects: webinar recordings, how-to guides, teaching resources and links.
Dr Nigel Francis
Swansea University
Dr David Smith
Sheffield Hallam
University
Prof Ian Turner
University of Derby

Dr Dave Lewis
University of Leeds
Final year honours and capstone projects:
how-to guides for staff and students
Criminal Justice System (CJS) learning resources from crime scene, to forensic laboratory, to court: webinar recordings, infographics and links.
Dr Rachel Bolton-King
Staffordshire
University
Leisa Nichols-Drew
De Montfort
University
Prof Ian Turner
University of Derby
#DryLabsRealScience
#DryLabsRealScience has been meeting twice a month to discuss the challenges of lab provision in the face of COVID-19. We share good practice, experiences and tips around an alternative to lab provisions and research projects. We hold fortnightly webinars; if you would like to join the mailing list and receive invites to the sessions, or if you'd like to present a talk, then please email any one of us using the grey buttons.
Swansea University
Sheffield Hallam
University
University of Derby
#DryLabsRealScience webinar recordings
Biosummit 2020 presentation
#DryLabsRealScience: what have we learnt?
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Non-lab alternative capstone projects
Dr Dave Lewis, University of Leeds @lewisd99
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Non-lab Masters level projects
Dr David Smith, Sheffield Hallam University @dave_thesmith
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Box of broadcasts: capstone projects
Dr Chris Willmott, University of Leicester @cjrw
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Questionnaire-based projects
Dr Katharine Hubbard, University of Hull @KEHplantsci
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Bio-enterprise dissertation projects
Prof Momna Hejmadi, University of Bath @HejmadiMomna
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Undergraduate laboratory provision
Prof Ian Turner, University of Derby @DocWithTheSocs
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Virtual labs to enhance wet-lab teaching
Ms Dani Evans, University of Surrey @danidietitian
Dr Ian Bailey, University of Surrey @DrIanBailey
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Setting up an online MSc course
Dave Ruckley, Swansea University @DaveRuckley
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Game-based learning
Dr Louise Robinson, University of Derby @Doc_R_
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OpenSTEM lab and teaching at distance
Dr Mark Hirst, The Open University
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Augmented reality
Dr Robbie Baldock, Solent University @RA_Baldock
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Benchling: online molecular biology lab
Dr Philip Leftwich, University of East Anglia @PhilipLeftwich
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​Switching from wet to dry lab projects
Dr Keith Miller, Sheffield Hallam University
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Photographs in teaching and learning
Dr David Bryson, University of Derby
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Automatically-generated data sets
Dr Nic Harmer, University of Exeter
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Microbiology via Zoom
Dr Mel Lacey, Sheffield Hallam University @MelMLacey
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Interactive websites, endless calculations
Dr Peter Klappa, University of Kent @pk_kent
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Peter has provided links to his websites (above) that contain a wide range of resources, from interactive virtual experiments (Dry Labs) to unlimited calculations practice. He is generously offering to work with members of the #DryLabsRealScience community to develop additional resources that will fill gaps in current provision - do get in touch.
Interactive video resources
Dr Nigel Francis, Swansea University @Nige1980
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Nigel's resources include interactive simulations and videos – including a virtual flow cytometer, immunology revision game and lab equipment and technique demonstration videos with some common error quizzes. Some resources are still in development but can be freely downloaded and embedded in your own VLEs using the SCORM packages where available. These resources have all been made freely available but please attribute the work that the creators have put in if sharing with your students.
Adobe Captivate
Dr Noel Carter, University of Sunderland @DrNoelCarter
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Some interactive resources generated using Adobe Captivate:
Remote practicals in engineering
Dr Tom Howard, University of Sheffield
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Capstone projects - updates
Dr Dave Lewis, University of Leeds
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Virtual alternatives to fieldwork
Dr Dom Henri, University of Hull @DominicCHenri
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TurningPoint quizzes to gamify learning
Dr Noel Carter, University of Sunderland @DrNoelCarter
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Smart Worksheets for student numeracy
Dr Alex Moores, University of Kent
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#DryLabsRealScience resources and links
Dr Dave Lewis' resources
#RemoteForensicCSI
#RemoteForensicCSI is an open, professional network and holds monthly webinars to discuss the challenges of remote teaching across disciplines relevant to the criminal justice system (CJS) following the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics are particularly focused on crime scene investigation, forensic laboratory analysis and court. We share good practice, experiences, tips and resources to support online teaching, learning, research and training for FE and HE educators, and CJS practitioners. If you would like to join our MS Teams-based network, be added to our mailing list to receive invites to the sessions, or if you'd like to present a talk, then please email any one of us using the grey buttons. We look forward to welcoming you!
Staffordshire
University
De Montfort
University
University of Derby
#RemoteForensicCSI webinar recordings
Remote forensic labs
Prof Ian Turner, University of Derby @DocWithTheSocs
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Remote courts
Dr Rachel Bolton-King, Staffordshire University @DrRachelBK
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Creating the forensic community
Dr Robert (Bob) Green OBE, University of Kent
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Research projects in a pandemic
Dr Felicity Carlysle-Davies, University of Strathclyde
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Using the TTRPG platform Roll20
to develop remote crime scenes
Rory Simmons, University of Cumbria
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Developing remote crime scenes -
a Google Earth workshop
Katie Davidson, University of Strathclyde
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CrimePad UK
Jeff Gurvis, CrimePad
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Teaching Forensic Science Remotely: Lessons Learned
Kimberlee Moran, Rutgers University
Forensic Science Scenario-based Learning
Dan Clark, Resimion