Integrating Online Laboratories into Secondary Biology Education: A Focus on Invertebrate Animals in Kazakhstan

This study explores the integration of online laboratories into secondary biology education in Kazakhstan, focusing on invertebrate animals such as earthworms. A localized, interactive lab was developed and piloted with seventh-grade students. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study compared academic performance and engagement between experimental (digital lab) and control (textbook) groups. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in learning outcomes and student motivation for the digital lab group. The study highlights the potential of localized digital tools that enhance science learning, promote equity, and modernize biology instruction in Kazakhstani schools.