RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 <em>Staying Connected:</em> Online Education Engagement and Retention using Educational Technology Tools
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 53
OP 58
DO 10.29074/ascls.23.3_Supplement.53
VO 23
IS 3 Supplement
A1 Salazar, Jose
YR 2010
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/23/3_Supplement/53.abstract
AB Define educational technology.List 4 educational technology tools used to enhance the delivery of interactive online education.Discuss the overall impact of educational technology tools on online education.Describe 2 major causes for high attrition in online education.Identify and describe 2 interactive methods that result in increased engagement and retention of online students.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.