 These virtual learning environments – once developed – can present cost effective solutions to learning, with respect to time invested in set up, use, and iterative use (Durmu & Karakirik, 2006).Additionally, due to the relatively low cost, students are able to perform advanced analytical techniques without the cost of lab supplies (de Jong, Linn, & Zacharia, 2013).Many even believe that when considering the appropriate affordances of each (virtual or physical) representation, a blend that uses both can further enhance student learning (Olympiou & Zacharia, 2012).