Lab Notes by Carolina Science

About Lab Notes by Carolina Science

Lab Notes by Carolina Science explores essential topics for running a successful online science class. Whether you’re new to teaching online or have lots of experience, we think you’ll find value in every episode. Let's unleash learning together! labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

A Carolina Distance Learning Podcast

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2025

Latest episode

10 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2026

   12 Why Should I Switch to Carolina Lab Kits?

   Is your lab kit provider serving more problems than solutions? Join us as we talk to new Carolina Distance Learning customers about why they switched lab kit providers and how it’s going so far. Then decide for yourself - should YOU switch to Carolina? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by TAD and Fupi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   11 Is AI Friend or Foe in Online Education?

   You’re questioning whether AI wrote a students’ essay one minute, and the next you’re using AI to help you create teaching material. It’s the AI whiplash plaguing educators nationwide. So, join Carolina Distance Learning as we explore the merits, pitfalls, and potential of artificial intelligence in online science education. Then decide for yourself - is AI friend or foe in your online courses? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and Music and SFX from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by Rafael Krux, Stryker, Rsellick, Danilosfx, and Redman. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   27 Jul 2026

   10 How Can I Teach Microscopy Online?

   You’ve heard of “kitchen chemistry”, but what about “kitchen microscopy”? Join Carolina Distance Learning as we discuss the resources we provide for teaching microscopy to your online students. Then decide for yourself - could YOU teach microscopy online? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and SFX from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by Jberkuta and Mannhawks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   20 Jul 2026

   09 How Safe are At-Home Lab Kits?

   Does the thought of doing an online science lab raise red flags? It shouldn’t. Join Carolina Distance Learning as we discuss the measures we take to keep your students safe at home. Then decide for yourself - could YOUR students do labs at home safely? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by Clacksberg, Seth Makes Sounds, and M. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   13 Jul 2026

   08 What Living Organisms Can Go in My Lab Kit?

   Put LIFE back into your online biology course with Carolina Distance Learning’s line of living labs. Join us as we learn from Live Biology Department Manager Lisa Darmo about the breadth and depth of Carolina’s specimens. Then decide for yourself - could YOU include live specimens in your lab kit? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music and SFX in this episode are licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by Outerandeventhorizon, Seth Makes Sounds, Gabriela Melo, Untitled, Thedogryan, Jpbillingsleyjr, and Rsellick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   6 Jul 2026

   07 How Can I Study Abroad with Lab Kits?

   Level up your laboratory course by offering it abroad! Sound impossible? Join us as we debrief with an instructor who did just that with his microbiology lab last fall AND hear directly from one of the participants about just how valuable her experience was. Then you can decide for yourself - could YOU transform your course into a study abroad? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music and SFX in this episode are licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/), and from Creazilla.com (https://creazilla.com/section/audio) by Omninorn, European Archive, Stevysound, and Breviceps. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   1 Dec 2025

   06 Do Computer Simulations Belong in Hands-on Lab Kits? ft. PhET

   Virtual labs are often seen as the antithesis of hands-on experiments, but could they be a valuable tool in your online teaching arsenal? Join us as we explore strategies for using virtual labs effectively, as well as Carolina Distance Learning’s partnership with PhET (they’re not just about physics anymore). Then decide for yourself - could YOU include simulations with your hands-on lab kit? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com/) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   17 Nov 2025

   05 How Quickly Can You Get a Science Course Online?

   Whether you’ve just discovered Carolina Distance Learning, or you’ve been “voluntold” to teach online last minute, sometimes there’s just not much time to get your science course up and running. We can help with that! Join us as we explore Carolina’s in-stock lab kit products and unparalleled customer service. Then decide for yourself - could YOU be using a lab kit next semester? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   3 Nov 2025

   04 How Do Students Feel About Using Lab Kits?

   You may be sold on the idea of physical lab kits for your online science course - but are your students? Let’s hear what students have to say about their value, using our online platform, and juggling labs and kids. Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music and sound effects in this episode are licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/) and freesound.org (https://freesound.org). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    14 Oct 2025

    03 Does Virtual High School Actually Work? ft. Khan World School

    Just as with college courses, high school classrooms are beginning to get the online treatment. Join us as we explore how the virtual classrooms of Khan World School give their students physical laboratory experiences with the help of Carolina Distance Learning lab kits. Then decide for yourself - is virtual high school more than just Plan B? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    14 Oct 2025

    02 How Can I Keep My Online Students Engaged?

    Whether you’ve taught online for ten years or two semesters, building engagement in your online course is always a challenge. Join Carolina Distance Learning as we discuss the need for human connection online, leveraging scientific inquiry to create community, and other actionable tips for boosting engagement. Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    14 Oct 2025

    01 Can You Really Teach Science Online?

    Online courses are the new norm for colleges nationwide. But is science something you can learn in a virtual classroom? Join Carolina Distance Learning as we discuss the need for online science classes, the importance of a physical lab experience, and how at-home lab kits measure up against computer simulations. Then decide for yourself - could YOU teach science online? Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    13 Oct 2025

    Welcome to Lab Notes by Carolina Science

    Teaching science online? Wondering if hands-on labs are even possible for distance learners? Lab Notes by Carolina Science has the answers. Each episode tackles the big questions – like how to bring real experiments into students’ homes, how fast you can launch a course online, and how to keep students engaged. Join me, distance learning specialist and your host, Rachael Barksdale, as I share strategies, success stories and tips from online instructors just like you. Their expertise is just what you need to make science the best part of your students’ day. Visit www.carolinadistancelearning.com (http://www.carolinadistancelearning.com) or schedule a meeting (https://carolinadistancelearning.com/contact-us/) with the Distance Learning team today. Music in this episode is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode) Public Domain Dedication from FreePD.com (https://freepd.com/). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labnotescarolina.substack.com (https://labnotescarolina.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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