DIGITAL, MOBILE AND BLENDED LABORATORY METHODOLOGIES IN TEACHING BIOLOGY

Abstract

Digital technologies are changing the methodology of biology education by creating new opportunities for visualization, simulation, virtual experimentation, and blended learning. This article analyzes mobile learning, virtual laboratories, and blended laboratory instruction as innovative methods for teaching biology. The study used a literature-based IMRAD approach and synthesized findings from systematic reviews and international education reports. The results show that mobile learning helps students visualize abstract biological concepts, organize practical activities, and increase engagement. Virtual laboratories can support conceptual understanding and preparation for real experiments, while blended laboratory models combine the safety and flexibility of simulations with the authenticity of hands-on practice. The article concludes that digital tools should complement, not replace, teacher guidance and real biological investigation.