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LATEST HAPS EDUCATOR
Special Gamification Issue
This special gamification edition explores various innovative strategies in teaching physiology and related subjects, aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This includes: 1. Crossword Puzzles Improve Recall and Familiarity with Terminology for Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology Students, 2. Game Night! Assessment of Playability and Learning Effectiveness of Active Learning Games by Anatomy and Physiology Students, 3. Student-Led Sessions and Gamification for Anatomy and Physiology Increases ATI Scores, 4. “Unique and Interesting”: Games Promote Office Hour Participation by Undergraduate Students, 5. Leveling Up the A&P Classroom: Gamification Strategies for Increasing Engagement and Belonging in Anatomy and Physiology, 6. Introducing “Homeostasis: The Game” – A Game-Based Activity for Teaching Homeostasis and the Endocrine System, and 7. Designing Narrative Role-Playing Activities in Anatomy and Forensic Science Education.

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16- HAPS Annual Conference
April is drawing to a close (whaaaat???) which means May is almost here and there are about 500 reasons…
15- Flipping’s Fatal Flaw?
I love the flip. I love what I can during “lecture” when students have already been exposed to the…
14- HAPS-I Courses
Professional development is a key component of maximizing your success as a teacher. I feel lucky to be able…
HAPS Leadership (#24): Curriculum & Instruction
Several of the committees within the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) can become quite busy at times. Being…
13- Flippin’ Crazy?
I was in my office the other day when a colleague stopped by unexpectedly and began offering advice. I…
12- Flippin’ Activities: Variety is Good
It is hard to believe that I have almost two years of flipping experience under my belt. Sometimes flipping…
HAPS Leadership (#23): Secretary to the Board
An organization lives on its documentation. You can sink or swim depending on how well you keep track of…
11- Be Heard!
I’ve talked about how valuable the HAPS email listserv is (join HAPS and sign up for the listserv to…
HAPS Leadership (#22): Safety Committee
Safety First! As educators, we want our students to learn and grow within a safe environment. The HAPS Safety…
10- What if Students Don’t Flip?
One of the most common questions I field about flipping my classes relates to handling the non-flippers. I had…
HAPS Leadership (#21): Executive Committee
HAPS One – the refurbished Huey helicopter – touched down in La Grange, Georgia at HAPS International headquarters. President…
9- Blood Pressure
It is late. We lost an hour this morning, which means my alarm clock is going to be particularly…
