Pulse of Progress: Looking Back, Moving Forward | TAPP 147
The A&P Professor
In Episode 147, host Kevin Patton reviews the highlights and events of the previous year in the world of The A&P Professor. He then turns to last year's predictions for teaching human anatomy and physiology to see if he was on the right track. Finally, predictions for the coming year are revealed. And lots of other stuff—this episode is two hours long, after all! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:50 | Debrief: Topics, Stats, Reflections 0:21:28 | A Long, Long, Long Episode 0:23:05 | Debrief: More Reviewing & Reflecting 0:38:59 | Did I Get My Predictions Right? 0:50:22 | Textbook &...
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Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146
The A&P Professor
Episode 146 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, we discuss the importance of academic integrity in the Anatomy & Physiology course. We emphasize the need to incorporate discussions about integrity in the syllabus and course materials and share real-life examples of violations in the healthcare field. We highlight how dishonesty can have serious consequences and discuss strategies for prevention, such as using multiple test versions and unique topics for papers/projects. Providing examples of...
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A Tongue Twister's Guide to Mastering Anatomy Pronunciation | Winter Shorts | TAPP 145
The A&P Professor
Episode 145 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, you'll hear about the trials and tribulations of teaching and learning pronunciations of anatomy and physiology terminology. Including why the instructor is ALWAYS correct! 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Variations in Anatomy & Physiology Pronunciations 10:24 | Say Anatomy & Physiology Terms Out Loud 20:30 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate)...
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Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike Pascoe | TAPP 144
The A&P Professor
Mike Pascoe joins host Kevin Patton in Episode 144 to chat about Mike's experience in editing the new Kenhub Atlas of Human Anatomy. We go behind the scenes to see how this new kind of anatomy atlas was developed. Let's see how those decisions get made and how the learning perspective gets incorporated into anatomy manuals. And we explore diverse representation in anatomy images and why we won't find any eponyms in this atlas. We also have a brief remembrance of our friend David Allard. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Remembering David Allard 04:25 | Introducing Mike Pascoe 06:12 |...
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The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology Course | TAPP 143
The A&P Professor
In episode 143 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy and physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton uncovers the super-secret, single, ultimate teaching strategy you need to keep your course tuned up and effective. He also revisits the "out there" transducer model of the brain and suggests a connection with a recent discovery supporting quantum wave activity in brain cell microtubules. Yes, quantum waves in the microtubules. Kevin also clarifies and expands on those wacky "extra" courses he described in Episodes 140 and 141. 00:00 | Introduction 00:51 | Clarifying Kevin's Wacky Supplemental...
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Muscle: A Gripping Story by Roy Meals | TAPP 142
The A&P Professor
Get pumped up for Episode 142, where we have the honor of hosting Dr. Roy Meals, the musculoskeletal maestro! 💪 We're gonna flex our curiosity muscles and explore every nook and cranny of his latest masterpiece, Muscle: The Gripping Story of Strength and Movement. This episode's so dynamic, you might need a protein shake afterward! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:01:13 | Re-Introducing Dr. Roy Meals 0:04:08 | Muscle Strain & Why We Train 0:13:53 | What Sword Swallowing Teaches Us About Muscle 0:24:49 | Muscle Stories: Learning Should Be Fun 0:38:48 | Staying Connected...
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Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology Success | TAPP 141
The A&P Professor
Get ready for a mind-bending 😲 rendezvous with Kevin Patton in Episode 141, where he continues to spill the beans on his top-secret recipe for student triumph. 🏆 Brace yourself for this next adventure on his whirlwind tour of revolutionizing A&P 1 education, as we dissect the art of identifying student pain points, personalizing preparation, and serving up the kind of mentorship they've been yearning for! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:45 | One of Two Success Courses 0:09:48 | Setting Up the Supplement Course 0:18:44 | Structure of Class Sessions 0:40:17 |...
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Pre-A&P: A Refresher for Student Success in Anatomy & Physiology | TAPP 140
The A&P Professor
In episode 140, we introduce the development of the pre-A&P course and the A&P1 Supplement course. These courses address the challenges faced by A&P students and improve their readiness and comprehension. In this first of two episodes, we focus on the pre-A&P course. It focuses on filling subject knowledge gaps with 10 modules and cumulative tests. Student surveys and studies show its effectiveness in achieving higher grades in the A&P 1 course. Implementing these nontraditional courses requires collaboration and support from advisors and faculty members. Together, we...
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Thinking New Thoughts about the Human Brain | TAPP 139
The A&P Professor
In Episode 139, we explore a new discovery in nerve signaling in the brain called a dendritic action potential (dCaAP), we look at a whacky proposed model of brain function, and we share some ideas about how we can help our students understand the core concepts of chemical signaling and signal transduction in different contexts. Put on your thinking caps and jump into this fresh episode now. 00:00 | Introduction 00:50 | Dendritic Action Potentials 12:16 | Transducer Model of the Brain 21:43 | Chemical Signals & Signal Transduction 35:09 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or...
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Dancing Organelles, AI Resources, Distracting Animations, Timed Tests & Micro-credentials | TAPP 138
The A&P Professor
In Episode 138 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy & physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton discusses some new thinking about organelle function, why decorative animations are not a good idea in our teaching slides, news about Wendy Riggs and the 2023 HAPS President's Medal, why I don't like timed tests, resources for AI in the curriculum, and why micro-credentials are our friends. With all that, how is that we left out any mention of carbaminohemoglobin? 00:00 | Introduction 00:50 | Wendy Riggs Wins Big 04:173 | Curricular Resources for AI 08:55 | Timed Online Tests 24:12 |...
info_outlineIn Episode 131, Kevin Patton discusses the use of ChatGPT and other chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. We learn what's going on, what to be concerned about, and what to look forward to. And how to keep breathing.
0:00:00 | Introduction
0:00:53 | What's a Chatbot and Why Should I Care?
0:08:44 | Sponsored by AAA
0:09:51 | Kevin Asks ChatGPT Some Questions
0:21:25 | Sponsored by HAPI
0:22:01 | Is ChatGPT Amazing? Is It Accurate?
0:37:23 | Sponsored by HAPS
0:38:11 | Arms Race or Tool Box?
0:46:55 | Calculators, Typewriters, and Grammarly
0:58:36 | Cool Tools and Alternative Assessments
1:06:20 | Worry?
1:13:47 | Staying Connected
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Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks. (Stephen Hawking)
What's a Chatbot and Why Should I Care?
8 minutes
ChatGPT is a very hot topic of conversation among anatomy and physiology faculty. It's a chatbot. But was IS a chatbot? The use of chatbots by students can be concerning regarding learning and academic integrity. Why is that? Are we in an arms race?
★ The Human Microbial System | Episode 47 (with segment: Teachers vs robots in the age of AI)
★ What is a chatbot? (IBM's definition) AandP.info/xxs
★ ChatGPT (what everyone's talking about) AandP.info/woy
★ Rising from the ashes: Higher education in the age of AI (article on the public reaction to ChatGPT) AandP.info/md4
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Sponsored by AAA
63 seconds
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
Artificial intelligence and clinical anatomical education: Promises and perils (descriptive article by Michelle Lazarus et al. in Anatomical Sciences Education) AandP.info/p0q
Don't forget—HAPS members get a deep discount on AAA membership!
Kevin Asks ChatGPT Some Questions
11.5 minutes
Kevin asks questions of ChatGPT, and it generates some answers. Can you tell that it's not human? Listen and find out!
- ChatGPT (what everyone's talking about) AandP.info/woy
- Speechelo (AI Text To Voice Tool) AandP.info/sk4
Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
32 seconds
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program at Northeast College of Health Sciences. Check it out!
Is ChatGPT Amazing? Is It Accurate?
15.5 minutes
Okay, what is it? Did ChatGPT do a good job of answering Kevin's interview questions? Can you tell it's not human? How might this work if a student used ChatGPT to generate content for exam answers or assignments?
★ Mock Interview About Podcasts with Kevin Patton and ChatGPT
★ ★ I have not been able to post both the transcript and this mock interview as a separate bonus item in the TAPPapp, as I'd thought I'd be able to do. The link above (also available in the TAPPapp) is the best way to access the mock interview.
★ Microsoft's AI Program Can Clone Your Voice From a 3-Second Audio Clip (article from PC Magazine; this is scary) AandP.info/vdy
★ Opinion | Human This Christmas (interesting take on the human aspect of what's going on with ChatGPT from The New York Times) AandP.info/6th
★ Abstracts written by ChatGPT fool scientists (article from Nature discusses using AI bots for writing abstracts) AandP.info/5s0
★ OpenAI begins piloting ChatGPT Professional, a premium version of its viral chatbot (I told you so) AandP.info/kkh
★ ChatGPT Advice Academics Can Use Now (article from Inside Higher Ed) AandP.info/fef
★ Truce Be Told: Just a few years after banning Wikipedia, some educators are starting to make peace with the popular online encyclopedia that anyone can write and edit (from Harvard's Ed. Magazine) AandP.info/ztp
★ Wikipedia, Once Shunned, Now Embraced in the Classroom (article from Inside Higher Education) AandP.info/97v
Sponsored by HAPS
45 seconds
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Watch for virtual town hall meetings and upcoming regional meetings!
Arms Race or Tool Box?
9 minutes
What are some ways we can meet the challenges and opportunities offered by chatbots?
★ A college student made an app to detect AI-written text (about GPTZero detector for ChatGPT content; from NPR) AandP.info/83d
★ GPTZero (the ChatGPT detector tool) AandP.info/hzp
★ The Cheater! Academic Integrity in Remote Learning | TAPP 81
★ Promoting Academic Integrity in Our Course | Episode 25
★ Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus: It's an Art | TAPP 120
Calculators, Typewriters, and Grammarly
12 minutes
Kevin discusses some ideas from past episodes, an episode of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, and other sources.
★ How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Higher Education (Cynthia Alby, coauthor of Learning That Matters discusses how artificial intelligence [like ChatGPT] is impacting higher education on episode 448 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast hosted by Bonni Stachowiak) AandP.info/mal
★ Teaching Writing in an Age of AI (John Warner explains that when we write, we are both expressing and exploring an idea) AandP.info/5ok
★ ChatGPT: Understanding the new landscape and short-term solutions (Tips and insights compiled by Cynthia Alby, Co-Author of Learning That Matters: A Field Guide to Course Design for Transformative Education) AandP.info/1ua
★ Artificial intelligence may improve accuracy of gestational age estimation (article on using AI in medicine; one of a bazillion) AandP.info/vm2
★ The nail in the coffin: How AI could be the impetus to reimagine education (article by Cynthia Alby) AandP.info/adz
★ ChatGPT Zotero group (public group in Zotero with shared list of ChatGPT references) AandP.info/9x6
★ Update Your Course Syllabus for chatGPT (ideas for staying ahead of the game) AandP.info/k9q
★ Teaching: Will ChatGPT Change the Way You Teach (column from the Teaching newsletter in the Chronicle of Higher Education) AandP.info/ra0
★ What are We Doing About AI Essays? (very insightful article from Faculty Focus) AandP.info/kc3
★ Grammarly (automatic grammar/style checker) app.grammarly.com/
★ Speechelo (AI Text To Voice Tool) AandPaandp.info/sk4
Cool Tools and Alternative Assessments
8 minutes
We also explore some ways AI can be used appropriately in teaching and learning. And there's a comment or two in looking for opportunities to experiment with alternative grading, ungrading, and authentic assessments.
★ Hotpot (AI "creative helper" is a set of bots that help create graphics, pictures, text) hotpot.ai/
★ SciSpace: Your AI Copilot to decode any research paper (mentioned in this segment) https://aandp.info/7nt
★ Yes, ChatGPT can answer exam questions. But can it write them too? (Justin Shaffer's column that turns the question around) AandP.info/e9r
★ 20 Entertaining Uses of ChatGPT You Never Knew Were Possible (want help in making lesson plans?) AandP.info/c3h
★ Speechelo (AI Text To Voice Tool) AandP.info/sk4
★ Authentic Assessment (introduction to this topic) AandP/aandp.info/cy1
★ Ungrading With Standards-Based Grading | A Chat With Staci Johnson | TAPP 106
Worry?
7.5 minutes
What? Me worry? Not much, when it comes to chatbots used by students. There are even things I can do to dial back my worry when I recognize that it's not appropriate.
★ Clouded Leopard Found at Dallas Zoo After ‘Suspicious’ Tear in Enclosure (mentioned in this segment) AandP.info/sw6
★ Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down (article mentioned in this segment) AandP.info/auz
★ SUN TAI CHI CHUAN KUAN-STYLE FOR BEGINNERS - Section I - Preview (Kevin's tai chi teachers) youtu.be/Y59gqWHntkU
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