What is OLabs?
How does the OLab work?
How do I register to the OLabs?
How much does it cost?
What syllabus do the OLabs cover?
What subjects are covered?
How often should I use OLabs?
How to start learning?
Do I need Internet access to use OLabs?
How does this learning program complement my schooling?
Who are the people behind OLabs?
How do I contact the OLabs team?
How do we differ from other educational tools?
What are the System Requirements for running OLabs simulations?
Can OLabs simulations be used on my tablet/iPad/Android devices?
How do I restrict students from accessing websites other than OLabs in the computer lab?
What are the benefits of using OLabs instead of Traditional Lab?
How do I register all my students to OLabs?
What if I forget my password?
Can the OLabs simulations be translated to other languages?
What is OLabs?
The OLabs hosts experiments in Physical, Chemical and Biological sciences for the students from classes 9 to 12 with content aligned to NCERT /CBSE and State Board Syllabus. The OLabs are hosted at www.olabs.edu.in. Access to OLabs is free for Schools upon registration.
How does the OLab work?
The development of OLabs includes the study and use of mathematical techniques to demonstrate the various complex functions in diverse areas of science. This makes use of complex user-interactive simulations and detailed mathematical animations. OLabs combine technology resources, automation, along with tried and true training concepts. They are richly featured platforms and are meant to provide a compelling and personalized experience for learners, one that goes beyond just looking at content or interacting with simulations. They enable hands-on training whenever and wherever it’s needed.
How do I register to the OLabs?
Refer the 'Registration' page.
How much does it cost?
Access to the OLabs is free upon registration.
What syllabus do the OLabs cover?
The OLabs learning platform has the labs curriculum-aligned to NCERT/CBSE and State Board Syllabus. However, students from ICSE and State boards will benefit as the topics covered across the boards are similar.
What subjects are covered?
The lab hosts experimentsin Physical, Chemical and Biological sciences for the students from classes 9 to 12. Recently OLabs has also included English and Mathematics lessons for Class 9 and 10.
How often should I use OLabs?
Ideally, we recommend that you use this program 2 times a week.
How to start learning?
To use OLabs login to the account you have been given through the site www.olabs.edu.in.
Do I need Internet access to use OLabs?
Yes, a DSL or other broadband connection speed of at least 256Kpbs is required.
How does this learning program complement my schooling?
The labs help students prepare themselves before attending a lab by becoming acquainted with the equipment, going through pre-lab exercises and taking pre-lab quizzes, both on the content of the work and on the safety considerations of the lab, all through online exercises.
Who are the people behind OLabs?
The OLabs is an educational initiative pioneered by Amrita CREATE, the Center for Research in Advanced Technologies for Education at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in partnership with CDAC, Mumbai; under a research grant from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The lab hosts experiments in Physical, Chemical and Biology sciences which are developed by Amrita CREATE, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for the students from classes 9 to 12 with content aligned to NCERT/CBSE and State Board Syllabus. The Mathematics and English Lessons are developed by CDAC Mumbai. The OLabs are hosted at www.olabs.edu.in. Access to OLabs is free for Schools upon registration.
How do I contact the OLabs team?
Please use the 'Contact Us' page and include your User ID in all your communications.
How do we differ from other educational tools?
OLabs can be made available to students with no access to physical labs or where equipment are not available owing to being scarce or costly. This helps them compete with students in better schools and bridges the digital divide and geographical distances. The experiments can be accessed anytime and anywhere, overcoming the constraints on time felt when having access to the physical lab for only a short period of time.
The 'learning-enabled assessment' through the OLabs, facilitates in the assessment of; the procedural and manipulative skills of the experiment, the concepts and understanding of the experiment and a student’s reporting and interpreting skills.
What are the System Requirements for running OLabs simulations?
Refer the 'Requirements' page.
Can OLabs simulations be used on my tablet/iPad/Android devices?
Yes, OLabs simulations can be used on tablet/iPad/Android devices.
How do I restrict students from accessing websites other than OLabs in the computer lab?
We recommend using a proxy server to manage the Internet in school lab. Please contact your network administrator to install free proxy servers like ‘Squid’ and manage the network. If you are having a static IP address from your ISP, consider using OpenDNS to restrict Internet access.
What are the benefits of using OLabs instead of traditional Lab?
By its very design, an OLabs cannot be identical or equal to an authentic traditional lab. However, OLabs are equivalent in value to the learner because they address different learning styles and offer a more flexible and open ended environment for inquiry. The labs constitute safe environments in which students can repeat processes without any risk as when using dangerous chemicals or costly equipment. The experiments can be accessed anytime and anywhere, overcoming the constraints on time felt when having access to the physical lab for only a short period of time. As online reactions are quick, they can be repeated multiple times, giving students’ confidence in their results. Learning is measured using the 'learning-enabled assessment' through the OLabs that facilitates in the assessment of; the procedural and manipulative skills of the experiment, the concepts and understanding of the experiment and a student’s reporting and interpreting skills.
How do I register all my students to OLabs?
Refer the'Bulk Registration' in the 'Registration' page.
What if I forget my password?
If you have forgotten your password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ link seen on the login page and enter your email address when asked. You will be sent an email with your username, and a link to reset your password.
Can the OLabs simulations be translated to other languages?
The OLabs simulations have been written so that they are easily translated to languages other than English. We welcome volunteer to help us in this endeavour. Please use the 'Contact Us' page to contact us.
Developed by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham & CDAC Mumbai. Funded by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology)