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LATEST HAPS EDUCATOR
Spring 2025
The latest edition explores various innovative strategies in teaching physiology and related subjects, aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This includes: 1. Mindful Breathing Exercises and Student Anxiety, 2. Cooperative Quizzes and Community College A&P, 3. Building Muscles in Clay, 4. Linking Reproductive Anatomy with Parturition Biomechanics, 5. 3D Virtual Cadavers to Support Pathophysiology Education, 6. HAPS Curriculum and Instruction Laboratory Survey Part 3, and 7. A Visual Demonstration of the Brachial Plexus.

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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
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HAPS Leadership (#23): Secretary to the Board
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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
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9- Blood Pressure
It is late. We lost an hour this morning, which means my alarm clock is going to be particularly…
HAPS Leadership (#20): Steering Committee
It’s time to meet the person in charge of the HAPS Steering Committee (SC). As you know, the Steering…