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The
faculty spotlight will inform the campus community of ways technology is
used, inspire other faculty to use technology, generate discussion, and
demonstrate how technology can enhance and enrich instruction, both in and
out of the classroom.
Spotlight on..
The
Radiologic Technology Department
Students
enrolling in the Radiologic Technology Program need to have dedication,
determination, and desire. Their first task is to get through the
admission process. Besides the usual college application process,
Radiology students must:
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Sign up for and attend an orientation
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Submit a program application
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Submit two completed recommendation
forms
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Review the Radiologic Technology
Applicant Handbook
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Sign a statement acknowledging
Radiography Professional Standards.
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Complete a clinical observation
Whew! Not only are there a few
forms, that is a bunch of information to remember.
 Knowing
that technology utilization
improves communication with
potential and present
students (as well as clinical
supervisors and staff) Brenda
Coleman, Nancy Hopper, and
Kae Fleming have decided to
use technology to assist students
in this process.
(L to R) N. Hopper, B. Coleman, K. Fleming
http://www.columbiastate.edu/degrees/health/rad_admin.htm
Not
only have they put all their forms online, (24-7 access) they now have an
online "signup for orientation" form. The form lets the student select
from the next available orientation times (that is constantly updated by the
faculty) and once the request is submitted, an email is sent to the
Radiology faculty. The submission also updates a database of all
submissions. “Students are better prepared for the orientation and
they love having access to materials on demand.” says Kae Fleming.
“It saves time and improves accuracy of information. Items are no longer
physically placed on reserve in a library and students can view important
information immediately."
Currently
enrolled students are feeling the benefits of online communications too.
Important links and many forms (about 20-30) are available from the
Radiology and individual faculty web pages. Examples include: 
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Student policy manual
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JRCERT accreditation Standards
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ARRT Standards of Ethics
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Syllabi
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Professional society information
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Technical standards
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Estimated cost sheet
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Frequently asked questions
What is next? They are
currently developing a virtual observation for applicants funded by the TAF
Technology Grant. Students will be provided with a CD containing
audio, video and text information on clinical experiences as a supplement to
observation hours spent in an imaging department. Another item that is
being used is online supplemental material from Mosby. This
multidimensional online course supplement enhances students' understanding
of radiographic imaging through an exciting range of visual; auditory; and
interactive elements that amplify course content; synthesize concepts;
reinforce learning; and demonstrate practical applications. Interactive
tools reinforce learning; featuring a variety of student and instructor
communications options; interactive exercises; illustrations; animations and
slide shows with audio narration; and instructor administrative tools.
“Students
must be comfortable using technology because they have chosen the health
career with the most rapidly changing technology. Research and information
access via the web also demonstrates that a student is self motivated which
is important, too”
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