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Product
SimBio provides interactive biology teaching content, including virtual labs and interactive chapters, for college courses.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Audience
SimBio describes its teaching tools as used in college biology courses worldwide.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Support
SimBio says technical support specialists are available seven days a week for the SimUText system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · simbio.com
Accessibility
SimBio reports that it supports or partially supports applicable WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and says full accessibility remains challenging for dynamic simulations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Availability limit
SimBio says some features of the new Active Learning System are still under development and availability is for eligible courses.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Company ownership
SimBio says it has been 100% employee-owned since 2022.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Content selection
Instructors can mix and match modules, with content covering introductory biology, ecology, evolution, cell biology, genetics, and physiology.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Instructor tools
The SimBio Active Learning System lets instructors customize content, set assignments, and monitor student work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Learning approach
Its modules use simulations and interactives to support inquiry-driven learning, critical thinking, and active learning.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Legacy application
The classic SimUText System is client-based and requires software installation on the user's computer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
LMS support
SimUText scores and submissions can be analyzed or exported to a learning management system.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Subscription requirement
Enrolled students need an active subscription to access course content, while the platform's assessment and organizational tools have no additional cost.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Trial access
College instructors can request a free Evaluation Platform account after SimBio verifies that they are instructors; students are not eligible for these accounts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Web platform
The SimBio Active Learning System is web-based and runs on Chromebooks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com

Plans and prices

Virtual Labs (workbook and tutorial-style) $7.50, paid once $7.50/lab/student per term Per lab, per student Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Interactive Chapters $11.50, paid once $11.50/chapter/student per term Per chapter, per student Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
Unlimited Labs $49, paid once $49.00/student per term No limit on number of labs selected for a SimUText Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com
SimBio Unlimited (chapters and/or labs) $89, paid once $89.00/student per term Chapters and/or labs Read 4 Oct 2026 · simbio.com

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