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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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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…
8- Come to Florida!
I am a giant fan of HAPS. I mean, I am a REALLY REALLY GIANT fan. And one of…
HAPS Leadership (#19): Presidents Emeriti
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is over a quarter-century young and still growing. Each year has given…
7- Active Learning Makes Me Happy
Maybe you are starting to get a sense of this, but I like it when my students are happy.…
HAPS Leadership (#18): Marketing Committee
“Hi, you’re on the air with Elizabeth Hodgson, chair of the HAPS Marketing Committee!” I laugh and explain that…
6- Case Studies
After spending nearly a year recording video lectures for my flipped classes, I have finally arrived at a semester…
HAPS Leadership (#17): Southern Regional Director
We’re checking in with Jason LaPres this week to learn what is so gosh-darn special about the HAPS Regional…
5- The Dead Rats: Success!
In contrast to my first attempt with Dead Rat fun times a year ago, Endocrine Rats lab activity last…
HAPS Leadership (#16): HAPS-Institute
Are you looking for graduate credit in the field of Anatomy & Physiology? Are you looking to share your…
4- APS Archive Activity: The Dead Rats
I wonder how many Physiology students dropped my class this semester when they saw the “Dead Rats” activity on…
HAPS Leadership (#15): Communication Committee
“Recruiting someone to tweet for us seems to cause them to dissolve into thin air!” I’m laughing as Pat…
3- Community
Don’t tell anyone, but I would be willing to pay TEN TIMES my HAPS dues to be a member…
