15- Flipping’s Fatal Flaw?
I love the flip. I love what I can during “lecture” when students have already been exposed to the content. But as I conclude my Anatomy and Physiology courses this semester, I struggle with the simple fact that I REALLY…
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HAPS Leadership (#24): Curriculum & Instruction
Several of the committees within the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) can become quite busy at times. Being chair of such a committee can be daunting. At times, we’ve addressed this issue by having two people serve as co-chairs.…
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…
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 details. When the details are there, they help you stay focused and moving forward. When they’re absent, you meander directionless or…
HAPS Leadership (#22): Safety Committee
Safety First! As educators, we want our students to learn and grow within a safe environment. The HAPS Safety Committee takes this charge very seriously and has created a plethora of resources to aid you in providing the best environment…
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 a conversation with a colleague the other day about strategies for dealing with students who don’t flip course content before attending…
HAPS Leadership (#21): Executive Committee
HAPS One – the refurbished Huey helicopter – touched down in La Grange, Georgia at HAPS International headquarters. President Valerie O’Loughlin was greeted by the security detail and taken into the secured compound. “Ma’am, the presidents for ASM (American Society…
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 Committee is made up of Chairs of the various committees throughout the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society. Herding this group 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 us new adventures and new challenges. It has been the presidents that have lead us through those times, helping HAPS to…
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 I’m calling to find out the latest and greatest about the HAPS Brand and what we’re doing to expand our image. …