Using LabXchange
Check out these resources for a glimpse of what our platform offers.
Fundamental Features
Searching the Content Library
LabXchange is designed to help teach and learn about the life sciences and associated topics. Currently, you can learn about biological sciences, chem...
Messaging
Once you have created an account with LabXchange, you will have the option to make use of our direct messaging system. Note that users must opt-in t...
Community Discussion Forums
Registered users on LabXchange have the option of taking part in wider discussions using the Community Discussion Forums , as well as the ability to ...
Public and Private Content
LabXchange provides a wide range of content from text articles to full lab simulations, as well as the option for registered users to create and save ...
Classes
Articles, videos, question sets, and even lab simulations can be assigned to the class from our public library, or from privately saved content. Educa...
Adding Content to Your Private Library
LabXchange allows you to add a variety of content to your private library via your Dashboard, whether you are a Learner or an Educator. Content saved ...
Your Dashboard
On your Dashboard, you will find your classes, favorite content, and content that you have created. Select either My classes or My content from th...
Language Options
LabXchange provides the option of viewing the interface of the site in one of 15 supported languages (at the time this article is published). This opt...
Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Creating a Question
This tutorial will walk you through the process of creating a question and saving it to your private asset library. Once you have logged into your Lab...
Tutorial 3: Creating a Class
This tutorial builds on the previous tutorials about creating a question and adding it to a pathway , so we would recommend completing them before ...
Tutorial 2: Creating a Pathway
This tutorial builds on the previous tutorial about creating your first LabXchange asset, so we would recommend completing it before going through t...
Community
Sharing Content
LabXchange makes sharing your favorite articles, exercises or other content easy, and this article will explain how. With the exception of Question Se...
Advanced Tutorial: Clipping a Video in a Pathway
This tutorial will focus specifically on the options provided when added a video to pathway. For a detailed look at creating a pathway and adding cont...
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow With LabXchange
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, how can the largest number of individuals continue to provide meaningful s...
Mentorship
On LabXchange, mentorship is a way for you to get or offer advice and guidance on studies, research, and career. It is not intended as a way to get he...
Supporting Your Learning Community Online
As online learning becomes more commonplace, you may be wondering how best to ensure an equitable and supportive experience for all of your students. ...