The Sandbox: Development and Implementation of a Technology-Enhanced Classroom

Based on the call to transform nursing education, many nursing programs have begun to integrate more active learning strategies into the traditional classroom setting. Many educators have found successful integration requires an improved learning space that allows students to interact and work collaboratively. This article discusses a new innovative trend in higher education called theactive learning classroom(ALC), how one college developed an ALC, and the impact of the ALC on the use of active learning strategies and student learning outcomes in the nursing education department.