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PowerLab Sensors are the next generation of educational hardware, designed with teaching at the forefront.

The new PowerLab Spirometer Sensor, your secret weapon for stress-free exercise physiology labs.

Scaling Scientific Excellence at MMU At Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), Natasha Hadgraft (Programme Leader for MSc Human Physiology and Neuroscience) is pioneering a flexible, tech-driven approach to science education. By integrating the Lt hybrid learning platform, portable USB sensors and PowerLab hardware, MMU has moved high-quality practical training beyond the traditional laboratory.

Beyond the Dashboard: Why Specialised Science Platforms Outperform Generalist LMS in the Laboratory. In the world of EdTech, it is easy to assume that any platform delivering a digital lesson is a Learning Management System (LMS). While platforms like Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard are essential for institutional administration, serving as the digital registrar, the grade book, and the central repository for lecture notes, they weren't built to handle the unique, data-driven demands of a physiology or biology lab.

Teaching science? Discover how to modernize undergraduate science and health education for an AI-rich world, while keeping authentic, hands-on learning at the center.

Dr. Dan McNabney (University of Arizona) is on a mission to create a set of low-cost, inclusive course materials that best support his Anatomy and Physiology students. Learn how Dan is combining the power of OER, large-language models, and Lt to do so, all while reducing the total cost of course materials to his students by 75%.

Probeware has been called “the least controversial use of technology in science teaching”. Find out more about how probeware like PowerLab Sensors can improve your teaching.

The importance of active learning when it comes to student outcomes and long-term success is widely recognized, but the challenge remains of how to encourage students to take ownership of their learning. Learn how Lt Mini Labs are designed to foster independent learning by providing a structured, yet flexible approach.

Teaching anatomy and physiology? Find the equipment you’ll need to run efficient and effective physiology lab experiments.

Including imagery in your lectures can either clarify the subject or confuse it. Make sure you're using high-quality images that are fit for purpose. Free download: 10 engaging illustrations for Physiology teaching.

Associate Professor Voula Gaganis knows a thing or two about getting the best out of her students studying medical biosciences. At Flinders University, in picturesque Adelaide, she is reshaping physiology education for the better.

Dr. Burhan Gharaibeh, Teaching Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, is prioritizing active learning and taking a dynamic approach to his teaching methodologies. By incorporating digital learning tools such as Lt, Burhan is working to best prepare his students for successful future careers in the health professions. Learn how he is creating a supportive and student-centered learning environment.

From seamless data collection and real-time visualization to guided instructions and plug-and-play simplicity, discover why this lab is a game-changer for engaging students in respiratory physiology.