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Research ArticleFocus: Educational Technology

Staying Connected: Online Education Engagement and Retention using Educational Technology Tools

Jose Salazar
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science July 2010, 23 (3 Supplement) 53-58; DOI: https://doi.org/10.29074/ascls.23.3_Supplement.53
Jose Salazar
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
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  1. Jose Salazar, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM⇑
    1. Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555
  1. Address for Correspondence: Jose Salazar, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555, 409-772-3044, jhsalaza{at}utmb.edu
  1. Define educational technology.

  2. List 4 educational technology tools used to enhance the delivery of interactive online education.

  3. Discuss the overall impact of educational technology tools on online education.

  4. Describe 2 major causes for high attrition in online education.

  5. Identify and describe 2 interactive methods that result in increased engagement and retention of online students.

Abstract

The objective of this article is to inform educators about the use of currently available educational technology tools to promote student retention, engagement and interaction in online courses. Educational technology tools include content management systems, podcasts, video lecture capture technology and electronic discussion boards. Successful use of educational technology tools requires planning, organization and use of effective learning strategies.

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  • online education
  • educational technology
  • engagement
  • retention
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