HAPS-I: Rational Course Design
I am sometime surprised by the way I can squeeze time out of an apparently packed week. But just like students often “need” the pressure of a quiz to remain diligent in their studies, I find tasks easier to complete…
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Musings on Video Lectures…
Summer is such a luxurious time to reflect on my teaching and get fired up to make improvements. It is so nice to feel my excitement growing as I get my class materials together for the fall semester, which is only…
Why Join HAPS? So Many Reasons…
Are you a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society? If not, it is time to make it happen. Being a member of HAPS is, without a doubt, the single most important thing I’ve done in my career to…
23- A Decision
I’m a stubborn human. I also have some pretty grave questions about my sanity. Because it was just this morning as I chatted with my mom on the phone during a very slow jog through my neighborhood, that I AGAIN…
19- Get the Conference APP!
I’m super excited about the HAPS Annual Conference APP. This little app, which can be run on your computer OR phone, is a fantastic tool to ensure you make the most of your Jacksonville adventure, which begins next weekend. (It…
18- Let’s Share
Information is cheap. Teachers are no longer holders of ALL knowledge. Instead, we help organize the massive quantities of information that are accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Our task has clearly shifted from “Let me TELL YOU everything…
17- The Magic Assessment Machine
I want a magic machine that scans a student’s brain and tells me EXACTLY what s/he learned in my class. I want the machine to accurately make all the decisions and judgement calls around grade assignment and I want it…
16- HAPS Annual Conference
April is drawing to a close (whaaaat???) which means May is almost here and there are about 500 reasons why that is REALLY fantastic news. First, it means that SUMMER IS NEAR (oh glory days)! And second, it means that…
13- Flippin’ Crazy?
I was in my office the other day when a colleague stopped by unexpectedly and began offering advice. I always appreciate hearing different perspectives, but when he started telling me that I spend too much time flipping my classes and…
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 feels so crazy that I forget to acknowledge how much extra work is required to pull it all together. And there…