title: MLS student active learning within a "cloud" technology program.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: MLS Program, South Dakota State University, Brookings, 57007, USA. Pat.tille@sdstate.edu
authors.forename: Patricia M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Tille
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013334:Students; D013672:Technology