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Purpose: The relationship between the pedagogical method and technology warrants further research to determine the benefits to students, instructors, and administrations. Technology-assisted learning has become an imperative part of higher education following the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors now must evaluate their use of technology and its interaction with their course content. This article examines the impact of technology use in the Wayne State Univerisity Clinical Lab Science program, specifically within the discipline of Hematology. Methods: The three technologies incorporated in the study were Kahoot, Red Blood Cell Simulator, and Digital Differentials. Kahoot is a student response quiz system, RBC Simulator and Digital Differentials are different types of simulated microscope practice tools. Surveys collected open-ended qualitative and quantitative Likert-scale data from 42 students from the 2019 and 2022 cohorts. Results: Data revealed that students were comfortable using the technologies and that each had unique benefits to the learning process. Kahoot encouraged participation in the classroom, Red Blood Cell Simulator offered flexibility of laboratory practice at home, and Digital Differentials provided a simulated lab experience which enhanced information retention. Conclusion: Data from the surveys communicated in what context the use of tools is most optimal, and reaffirmed that their presence in the course is valuable to student learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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