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LabXchange
What it is
LabXchange is a free digital science education platform created at Harvard University with support from the Amgen Foundation. Learners and educators can assemble videos, assessments, and simulations into customized learning journeys. Its resource library includes virtual experiments, interactive materials, worksheets, lesson plans, and educator resources; some simulations provide a virtual notebook with background information. Educators can create private classes, share content, and follow learner progress. Public content can be shared through Google Classroom, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or a direct link. LabXchange says the platform is ad-free, does not sell student data or use it commercially, and stores student data on U.S. servers. It also says its security practices follow the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Users may register directly or through third-party sign-on services such as Google or Facebook. Support requests can be submitted through a contact form. The service is intended for organizations and people aged 13 or older, and use of LabXchange does not provide academic credit from Harvard University.
For and against
For
- Free science learning resources
- Virtual experiments and interactive simulations
- Educators can create classes and track progress
- Ad-free; says it does not sell student data
Against
- Use does not provide Harvard University academic credit
- Intended for people and organizations aged 13 or older
The verdict
LabXchange brings science resources and classroom tools into a free digital platform. It may suit learners and educators seeking guided content and simulations, with no Harvard academic credit attached.
Who it suits
LabXchange suits science learners and educators who want to combine lessons, assessments, and simulations. Educators can use private classes and progress tracking; the service is intended for people and organizations aged 13 or older.
Plans and prices
Free
High-quality educational resources for learners and educators worldwide; platform supported by grant funding
Read 2 Oct 2026 · trust.labxchange.org
On the record
- Academic credit
- Using LabXchange does not provide academic credit from Harvard University.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Content library
- The platform provides free science learning resources, including simulations, interactives, worksheets, lesson plans, and educator resources.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Educator tools
- Educators can create private classes, share content, and track learner progress.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- The Terms of Service state that the services are intended for organizations and people aged 13 or older.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Public content can be shared through Google Classroom, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or a direct link.help.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Learning paths
- Learners and educators can combine videos, assessments, and simulations into customized learning journeys.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy notice says users may register directly or through third-party sign-on services such as Google or Facebook.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LabXchange is a digital science education platform created at Harvard University with support from the Amgen Foundation.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- LabXchange says its security practices follow the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and that student data is stored on U.S. servers.trust.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Student data
- LabXchange says it does not sell student data or use it for commercial purposes, and that the platform is ad-free.trust.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact support through a form, and the site says a support staff member will respond as soon as possible.about.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Virtual labs
- Its simulations provide virtual environments for working through experiments, and some include a virtual notebook with background information.help.labxchange.org · read 2 Oct 2026
