Learning Objects: Resources for Instruction

Jean Brickell; Michelle Kanuth; Vicki Freeman; Sandra Latshaw; Carol Larson

doi:10.29074/ascls.19.3.184

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Jean Brickell, EdD⇑
1. is Associate Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Galveston TX
Michelle Kanuth, PhD CLS (NCA)
1. is Associate Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Galveston TX
Vicki Freeman, PhD CLS(NCA)
1. is Chair and Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, Galveston TX
Sandra Latshaw, MA
1. is Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Omaha NE
Carol Larson, MSEd CLS(NCA)
1. is Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Omaha NE

Address for correspondence: Jean Brickell EdD, Associate Professor. Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston TX 77555-1140. (409) 682-6236, (409)772-9470 (fax). jebricke{at}utmb.edu

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe learning objects (LOs) and discuss their use in clinical laboratory sciences instruction.

DESIGN: Through a questionnaire, educators evaluated clinical laboratory sciences-related LOs for accessibility, usability and instructional qualities.

SETTING: LOs were presented on a password-accessed website. Evaluations were completed on the website.

PARTICIPANTS: Nine educators participated in the evaluation.

INTERVENTIONS: The LOs were made available to participants for use in their own instructional material.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): The evaluation measured educators' interest in and perceived usefulness of LOs in clinical laboratory sciences curriculum.

RESULTS: On a scale of one to five with one equal to poor and five equal to excellent, participants rated LOs as accessible (4.68) and usable (4.61). Ninety-eight percent stated that they would use LOs in their curriculum. Fifty-seven percent stated that they could attribute improved learning performance on student exposure to LOs.

CONCLUSION: LOs are useful, relevant, and time-saving resources to clinical laboratory sciences instruction.

ABBREVIATIONS: CLS = clinical laboratory sciences; LO = learning object.