RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 MLS Student Active Learning within a “Cloud” Technology Program
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 4
OP 10
DO 10.29074/ascls.24.4_Supplement.4
VO 24
IS 4 Supplement
A1 Tille, Patricia M.
A1 Hall, Heather
YR 2011
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/24/4_Supplement/4.abstract
AB In November 2009, the MLS program in a large public university serving a geographically large, sparsely populated state instituted an initiative for the integration of technology enhanced teaching and learning within the curriculum. This paper is intended to provide an introduction to the system requirements and sample instructional exercises used to create an active learning technology-based classroom. Discussion includes the following: 1.) define active learning and the essential components, 2.) summarize teaching methods, technology and exercises utilized within a “cloud” technology program, 3.) describe a “cloud” enhanced classroom and programming 4.) identify active learning tools and exercises that can be implemented into laboratory science programs, and 5.) describe the evaluation and assessment of curriculum changes and student outcomes. The integration of technology in the MLS program is a continual process and is intended to provide student-driven active learning experiences.ABBREVIATIONS: MLS-Medical Laboratory Science