# catalystedu.com > AI-optimized mirror of catalystedu.com containing 48 pages totalling 23,891 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://catalystedu.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-12T19:39:02.858Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Shopping Cart](/content/cart/index.html) (10 words) - [Why we’re measuring grading time at Labflow](/content/blog/tag/labflow/index.html) (555 words) - [[Deeper Learning, Less Admin: Spring 2026 Impact Report](/content/blog/deeper-learning-less-admin-spring-2026-impact-report/index.html)](/content/blog/index.html) (624 words) - [Labflow Introduces Data Insights](/content/blog/abflow-introduces-data-insights-68tca-r663p/index.html): Lab courses are complex learning environments where students are often at least one degree removed from you as the lab coordinator/instructor responsible for administering their learning…, Lab courses are complex learning environments where students are often at least one degree removed from you as the lab coordinator/instructor responsible for administering their learning… (1,182 words) - [[Labflow Animations: Our Commitment to Accessibility](/content/blog/labflow-animations-our-commitment-to-accessibility-hbjz4-k7jj7/index.html)](/content/blog/tag/online-lab/index.html) (373 words) - [Tracking course health with Data Insights](/content/blog/tag/data/index.html) (94 words) - [Embracing the Token Economy in STEM: A Modern Approach to Motivating Students](/content/blog/tokeneconomy-368mz-68j3k/index.html): Embracing the Token Economy in Education: A Modern Approach to Motivating Students, Embracing the Token Economy in Education: A Modern Approach to Motivating Students (847 words) - [Back to the Lab](/content/blog/back-to-the-lab-h5bft-lsjw4/index.html): Post-Pandemic Health, Absenteeism, and Technology for Lab Courses This year a global once-in-a-century pandemic has forced an immediate shift to digital learning strategies…, Post-Pandemic Health, Absenteeism, and Technology for Lab Courses This year a global once-in-a-century pandemic has forced an immediate shift to digital learning strategies… (882 words) - [Tracking course health with Data Insights](/content/blog/tracking-course-health-with-data-insights-5dc6p-27yw5.html): Running lab courses takes a lot of work. Lab coordinators and instructors are responsible for administering a course, often to hundreds or thousands of students., Running lab courses takes a lot of work. Lab coordinators and instructors are responsible for administering a course, often to hundreds or thousands of students. (686 words) - [Reigniting the Spark: Making Learning Fun Again](/content/blog/reigniting-the-spark-making-learning-fun-again-smfl6-5m7rl.html): Every weekday, at exactly 3:35pm, I pick my children up from school. As the dismissal bell rings, it is accompanied by giggling, shrieking, and the quick patter of little feet as kids burst through classroom doors. My girls greet me with hugs and smiles, excitement eagerly waiting behind their faces, (937 words) - [Meet the Catalyst Team](/content/blog/meet-the-catalyst-team-kim-morgan-jyxxe-fwtbz/index.html): Since her first time as a TA for general chemistry, Kim Morgan has been passionate about improving students’ introduction to chemical concepts, reasoning, and applications…, Since her first time as a TA for general chemistry, Kim Morgan has been passionate about improving students’ introduction to chemical concepts, reasoning, and applications… (829 words) - [Reduce Cheating in Chemistry Lab Courses](/content/blog/reduce-cheating-in-chemistry-lab-courses-bjl5e-fbcx9.html): As an educator, I take cheating very seriously. I often hear about this pain point from lab coordinators, lab directors, and instructors—especially with the transition to online lab experiences…, As an educator, I take cheating very seriously. I often hear about this pain point from lab coordinators, lab directors, and instructors—especially with the transition to online lab experiences… (616 words) - [Choosing the Right Rubric Style for Assignments](/content/blog/choosing-the-right-rubric-style-for-assignments-9zams-bk678.html): Whether you’re grading a detailed lab report or a quick check-in assignment, the type of rubric you use plays a critical role in both assessing student learning and guiding it. Rubrics aren't just grading tools—they're teaching tools, too. Rubrics help ensure consistency and fairness in grading, bu, (618 words) - [[6 Benefits to Using Labflow Reports](/content/blog/6-benefits-of-using-labflow-reports-dl49a-psgr2/index.html)](/content/blog/tag/reports/index.html) (100 words) - [OER: Making Learning Accessible and Affordable](/content/blog/oer-making-learning-accessible-and-affordable-76ezh-brpd3.html): Open education resource (OER) materials have increased access to high-quality curriculum for millions of students—and for good reason…, Open education resource (OER) materials have increased access to high-quality curriculum for millions of students—and for good reason… (396 words) - [Labflow Satisfaction Survey: What Are Students Saying?](/content/blog/what-are-students-saying-n4h8a-cbasg/index.html): Here at Catalyst, our team is committed to ensuring that Labflow works well for instructors, TAs, and students alike., Here at Catalyst, our team is committed to ensuring that Labflow works well for instructors, TAs, and students alike. (344 words) - [Best Practices for Hybrid Labs](/content/blog/best-practices-for-hybrid-labs-rnhm9-6baz4/index.html): Over the last 4 months, I’ve had hundreds of Zoom meetings with faculty and departments from every corner of the country where they discussed their plans for Fall lab instruction…, Over the last 4 months, I’ve had hundreds of Zoom meetings with faculty and departments from every corner of the country where they discussed their plans for Fall lab instruction… (438 words) - [Meet the Catalyst Team](/content/blog/meet-the-team-mandy-dark-8kc3m-j4543/index.html): Mandy Dark, a Lab Solutions Developer here at Catalyst, brought her skills and knowledge to the team in July 2020…, Mandy Dark, a Lab Solutions Developer here at Catalyst, brought her skills and knowledge to the team in July 2020… (663 words) - [Using Big Data to Assess Student Lab Skills in Labflow](/content/blog/using-big-data-to-assess-student-lab-skills-in-labflow-5cmt6-pjfer.html): The teaching laboratory is an important component of a comprehensive science education program in chemistry, biology, and physics., The teaching laboratory is an important component of a comprehensive science education program in chemistry, biology, and physics. (635 words) - [Visual Data: Student Attitudes and Experience](/content/blog/visual-data-student-attitudes-and-experience-xhdsj-jbmcd.html): What do you do when students are unable to come to the lab?, What do you do when students are unable to come to the lab? (530 words) - [Enhancing the Labflow User Experience](/content/blog/enhancing-the-labflow-user-experience-tmwss-46xeg/index.html): Here at Catalyst Education, we listen to our users. From the very beginning, we have sought feedback from our users about ways that we could improve our platform…, Here at Catalyst Education, we listen to our users. From the very beginning, we have sought feedback from our users about ways that we could improve our platform… (369 words) - [Increase Your Department’s Research Throughput](/content/blog/increase-departments-research-throughput-cjx5n-lsknb.html): Throughout my career, I’ve been to more than 100 different universities to visit with science-teaching faculty and give department presentations. I hear a common refrain from department heads and faculty: Lab TAs spend too much time grading lab reports instead of doing research…, Throughout my career, I’ve been to more than 100 different universities to visit with science-teaching faculty and give department presentations. I hear a common refrain from department heads and faculty: Lab TAs spend too much time grading lab reports instead of doing research… (379 words) - [Catalyst Education](/content/blog/effective-methods-to-mitigate-cheating-hxpnt-g4tbc/index.html) (67 words) - [What Are TAs Saying About Labflow?](/content/blog/what-are-tas-saying-about-labflow-y8y9k-fmzb7/index.html): At Catalyst Education, we are committed to helping the entire team in the laboratory. Whether you are an instructor, a teaching assistant, or a student, we strive to promote a positive lab experience…, At Catalyst Education, we are committed to helping the entire team in the laboratory. Whether you are an instructor, a teaching assistant, or a student, we strive to promote a positive lab experience… (480 words) - [Adopt a Platform, Gain a Partner](/content/blog/adopt-a-platform-gain-a-partner-jctr8-asbje/index.html): At Catalyst Education, we understand that every course is different. Our team gets excited about helping instructors solve problems…, At Catalyst Education, we understand that every course is different. Our team gets excited about helping instructors solve problems… (424 words) - [6 Benefits to Using Labflow Reports](/content/blog/6-benefits-of-using-labflow-reports-dl49a-psgr2/index.html): Catalyst Education has a four-year history of helping science departments modernize their lab instruction into the 21st century using Labflow, our powerful learning platform, combined with our unrivaled scientist-led faculty support., Catalyst Education has a four-year history of helping science departments modernize their lab instruction into the 21st century using Labflow, our powerful learning platform, combined with our unrivaled scientist-led faculty support. (648 words) - [Accelerating Research in Lab Education](/content/blog/accelerating-research-in-lab-education-myshb-4n89k/index.html): I recently presented at ACS Spring 2022 to share a preview of the work we’re doing here at Catalyst. Joined by Caitlin Zumalt, one of our stellar Faculty Success Managers, we discussed how Labflow can help accelerate research in laboratory education…, I recently presented at ACS Spring 2022 to share a preview of the work we’re doing here at Catalyst. Joined by Caitlin Zumalt, one of our stellar Faculty Success Managers, we discussed how Labflow can help accelerate research in laboratory education… (297 words) - [Meet the Catalyst Team](/content/blog/meet-the-catalyst-team-kelly-hennessey-pf98r-d4jzk/index.html): Kelly Hennessey brings a rich background in the education field to her role here at Catalyst…, Kelly Hennessey brings a rich background in the education field to her role here at Catalyst… (557 words) - [7 Things to Consider When Managing Labs Within Your LMS](/content/blog/7-things-to-consider-when-managing-labs-within-your-lms-22ab2-nx8dj.html): Managing chemistry or biology labs within your campus LMS can be complex. From section management to accessibility and grading workflows, traditional LMS platforms often fall short of addressing the unique demands of lab courses. Enter Labflow —the only platform built by lab coordinators, for lab c, (623 words) - [Labflow Animations: Our Commitment to Accessibility](/content/blog/labflow-animations-our-commitment-to-accessibility-hbjz4-k7jj7.html): While inclusive design guidelines for illustrations are clear, designing in 3D—especially with animated movement—poses unique challenges…, While inclusive design guidelines for illustrations are clear, designing in 3D—especially with animated movement—poses unique challenges… (441 words) - [Custom Lab Manual Publishing: Our Best-of-Breed Program](/content/blog/custom-lab-manual-publishing-our-best-of-breed-program-ejk8w-b9y9g.html): Catalyst Education has a four-year history of helping science departments modernize their lab instruction into the 21st century using Labflow, our powerful learning platform, combined with our unrivaled scientist-led faculty support., Catalyst Education has a four-year history of helping science departments modernize their lab instruction into the 21st century using Labflow, our powerful learning platform, combined with our unrivaled scientist-led faculty support. (328 words) - [5 Reasons Students Should Work in Groups: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration in Labs](/content/blog/5-reasons-students-should-work-in-groups-unlocking-the-power-of-collaboration-in-labs-hx9el-2md2z.html): Freshman year in college is a time of transition, exploration, and learning. For students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), laboratory work is a cornerstone of their education. One of the most effective ways to enhance this learning experience is by encour, Freshman year in college is a time of transition, exploration, and learning. For students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), laboratory work is a cornerstone of their education. One of the most effective ways to enhance this learning experience is by encouraging freshmen to work in groups during lab sessions. Group work in labs not only facilitates academic growth but also fosters essential skills that students will carry with them throughout their academic and professional careers. Here are some key benefits of freshmen working in groups in labs. (606 words) - [Unlock the Power of Assessment Insights With Item Analysis](/content/blog/item-analysis-gsnre-tcedg/index.html): Labflow recently added Item Analysis to its Data Insights toolkit, your go-to hub for course analytics. This enhancement allows lab instructors to efficiently assess and enhance learning outcomes by accessing real-time course data.  With Item Analysis, lab instructors and coordinators ca, (548 words) - [The Power of Tokens: How a Simple System Promotes Inclusive Teaching](/content/blog/tag/motivation/index.html) (106 words) - [Podcast: Adapting Labs for a New Norm](/content/blog/adapting-labs-for-a-new-norm-rkht5-3e2aa/index.html): Late last summer, I joined Alchemie’s “Ideas That Matter” podcast to help instructors prepare for their fall classes…, Late last summer, I joined Alchemie’s “Ideas That Matter” podcast to help instructors prepare for their fall classes… (378 words) - [Meet the Catalyst Team](/content/blog/meet-the-catalyst-team-bonner-butler-cfl72-fb7xy/index.html): At Catalyst Education, our mission is to improve lab education by wrapping digital content around in-person instruction…, At Catalyst Education, our mission is to improve lab education by wrapping digital content around in-person instruction… (417 words) - [Catalyst Education: Reflecting on 2023 and Embracing 2024](/content/blog/catalyst-education-reflecting-on-2023-and-embracing-2024-h2afb-zmg6t.html): As the CEO of Catalyst Education, I am thrilled to share our remarkable achievements in 2023 and our exciting plans for 2024. With a steadfast commitment to revolutionizing science education, we have witnessed tremendous growth and innovation, setting the stage for an even more promising future. 20, (526 words) - [Why we’re measuring grading time at Labflow](/content/blog/why-were-measuring-grading-time-at-labflow-g2h5e-grycp.html): Knowing how long it takes Teaching Assistants (TAs) to grade their students' work is a critical part of any laboratory course., Knowing how long it takes Teaching Assistants (TAs) to grade their students' work is a critical part of any laboratory course. (529 words) - [Why Building for Everyone Changes Everything: Digital Accessibility in Higher Education](/content/blog/why-building-for-everyone-changes-everything-digital-accessibility-in-higher-education.html): Our CEO Jamie Caras and Product Owner Mandy Dark recently sat down with Ablr co-founder Mike Iannelli on the Access Granite podcast. Together, they tackled a challenge every professor knows intimately: the shifting landscape of modern higher education.  While the conversation touched on ev, (922 words) - [Making Courses Accessible for All Students](/content/blog/making-courses-accessible-for-all-students-drwhd-tszfm.html): Understanding the 2026 Digital Accessibility Mandate Recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establish new federal requirements for all public universities and state-funded institutions. At many major universities, by April 24, 2026 , digital course content (incl, (450 words) - [Data-Driven Course Redesign: Enhancing Student Outcomes](/content/blog/data-driven-course-redesign-enhancing-student-outcomes-yldep-rs6lt.html): As the CEO of Catalyst Education, I am thrilled to share how our data insights empower instructors to transform their courses and elevate student success. Enhanced Assessment Analytics: Our data insights provide granular item analysis, empowering instructors to evaluate the difficulty and discr, (401 words) - [Cultivating Change: Catalyst Education's Initiative with One Tree Planted](/content/blog/cultivating-change-catalyst-educations-initiative-with-one-tree-planted-mr8cj-z2xt4.html): In the ever-evolving landscape of education, institutions are increasingly challenged to balance the pursuit of knowledge with environmental responsibility. The team at Catalyst Education cares deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we are thrilled to s, (399 words) - [Easing Financial Pressures for Lab Courses](/content/blog/easing-financial-pressures-for-lab-courses-bdzg3-r6ykl.html): After visiting with dozens of department heads throughout my career, I’ve found that many are under financial pressures and looking to deliver lab courses at a reduced cost to the department..., After visiting with dozens of department heads throughout my career, I’ve found that many are under financial pressures and looking to deliver lab courses at a reduced cost to the department... (330 words) - [Catalyst Celebrates OER Usage and Awareness](/content/blog/catalyst-celebrates-oer-usage-and-awareness-erens-6ldnx.html): A recent report from Bay View Analytics highlights the growth in awareness and usage of open educational resources (OER) at higher education institutions across the United States., A recent report from Bay View Analytics highlights the growth in awareness and usage of open educational resources (OER) at higher education institutions across the United States. (344 words) - [🔥 Revealed: Top 3 Burning Issues Biology Lab Coordinators Can't Ignore (and how to solve them)](/content/blog/revealed-top-3-burning-issues-biology-lab-coordinators-cant-ignore-and-how-to-solve-them-sre4e-kntx4.html): Are you a biology lab coordinator struggling to navigate the maze of challenges that come with managing a lab effectively? You're not alone. In fact, according to our most recent market survey , many coordinators find themselves grappling with similar issues day in and day out. But fear not! In thi, (495 words) - [The Power of Tokens: How a Simple System Promotes Inclusive Teaching](/content/blog/token-economy-inclusive-teaching-2f389-7cpfj/index.html): When we think about tools that promote inclusive teaching, grading policies and classroom discussions often come to mind. However, sometimes the most impactful tools are the quietest—such as our token economy system. At first glance, tokens might seem like just another reward structure: students ea, (446 words) - [Deeper Learning, Less Admin: Spring 2026 Impact Report](/content/blog/deeper-learning-less-admin-spring-2026-impact-report.html): Every educator knows the tension of modern higher education: you want to challenge your students with higher-order thinking, but the sheer operational weight of managing large college courses can quickly consume your week. Between preparing students, managing TAs, answering student questions via ema, (550 words) - [Labflow and Turnitin: Collaborating to Uphold Academic Integrity in STEM and Lab Courses](/content/blog/n5dc83zwcuhfmq5kgulbbugpnhrfpx-3s6ds-b8645/index.html): Labflow and Turnitin are partnering to take STEM education to a new level., Labflow and Turnitin are partnering to take STEM education to a new level. (472 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/content/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives