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LATEST HAPS EDUCATOR
Summer 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. Consistent Leader for Gross Anatomy, 2. Student-Created MCQs for Physiology, 3. Anatomical Dissection and Student Outcomes, 4. P-V Curve of the Respiratory System, 5. Classroom Activity for Renal Physiology, 6. Low-Stakes Online Quizzes and A&P Outcomes, 7. Teaching Acid-Base Disorders using AI, and 8. Smart Tablet Technology for Anatomy Teaching.

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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…