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Quickly Moving to Remote Delivery—The Musical | Bonus Episode 64b

Release Date: 03/14/2020

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 &...

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...

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)...

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 |...

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...

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...

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 |...

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...

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...

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 |...

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In this "emergency" bonus episode, host Kevin Patton outlines ways to quickly move our courses from on-campus venues to remote delivery during a public health event. And sing along with Greg Crowther to keep our spirits up!

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All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary. (Sally Ride)

Let's Move!

1 minute

We've been told to pack up and move our course home from campus to the nebulous and scary "remote." What to do?!

Mid-Winter Winterizing of Our Courses | Bonus Episode 63 (the prep work we should have done—but it's not too late!)
Previews (yep, there are two) to the next "regular" episode. Get ready now (remember that prepping you forgot to do?)
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Sing a Song. Sing It Loud.

9 minutes

The first 6 tips—out of one million, er... 19, total in this episode. Plus a sing-along. Really.

Tips
- 1. Don't forget to breathe.
- 2. Pretend you're going to that cancelled conference.
- 3. Less is more.
- 4. Ask for help.
- 5. Involve the world.
- 6. Involve students.
Don't forget to breathe! (blog post for students) my-ap.us/39TyfBZ
Making Mistakes Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | Episode 63 (it's okay—really!)
The Sodium Jeer about cells keeping sodium (Na⁺) out. Na, Na, Na... This can help students remember where sodium is and how it behaves in a variety of physiological processes. (Warning: ear bug)
- faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/jeer.shtml
  - Includes guidance, study questions, lyrics, sound file, sheet music (with melody play-back)
  - Lyrics (let's all sing along, okay?):
    Na Na Na Na Na Na!
    Sodium can't get in!
  - Additional lyrics (when sodium channel open, produding a "funny" current)
    Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!
    Sodium CAN get in!
Fick's Law of Diffusion about the equation for calculating diffusion rates.
- faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/fick.shtml
  - Includes guidance, lesson plan, study questions, lyrics, sound file, music video, sheet music (with melody play-back)
  - Lyrics (are you singing along?):
    Fick says how quick, A molecule will diffuse.
    Delta P times A times k, Over D is the law to use.Fick says how quick, A molecule will diffuse.
    Delta P times A times k, Over D is the law to use.(Fick) Pressure difference,
    (Fick) Surface area,
    (Fick) And the constant k
    Are multiplied together.
    (Fick) They're divided by
    (Fick) Diffusion barrier
    (Fick) To determine the exact rate of diffusion.
Used by permission. But these are meant to be shared. Thanks Greg Crowther!

Sights and Sounds

6.5 minute

The next seven tips...

Tips
- 7. Remote is not always online.
- 8. Do some video.
- 9. Do some audio.
- 10. Keep things brief.
- 11. Be nimble.
- 12. Teach by testing.
- 13. Testing is not always teaching.
TechSmith is helping organizations and academic institutions who are preparing for prolonged absences and/or campus closures due to COVID-19. They are offering free access and expanded usage of tools that help enable educational continuity. my-ap.us/3aNBB9M
Online Lecture Previews (my online seminar about my approach to online videos; can be adapted a number of ways)
Kevin Flaherty's amazing, stupendous collection of resources: my-ap.us/FlahertyResources
Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning (book on retrieval practice and other ideas by Pooja K. Agarwal & Patrice M. Bain) amzn.to/2O4ZPUe
Testing As a Teaching Strategy | Episode 2
Spaced Retrieval Practice | Episode 1
Testing as Teaching (my seminar on using formative testing as a learning process; can be adapted for emergency remote learning)

Sing it Strong

2.5 minutes

Another musical interlude. Yep, for singing along. And learning. After all, isn't that what musicals are for?

Greg Crowther's STEM songs website (you gotta see this) faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/
The Place Principle about how pitches are transduced at different places along the cochlea.
- faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/place.shtml
- Includes context, lesson plan, study questions, karaoke, sound file, sheet music, more!
- Lyrics:
  Which pitch will make your hair cells twitch?
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  Which pitch will make your hair cells twitch?
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  When I talk to ya through your cochlea?
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  When I talk to ya through your cochlea?
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  From apex to base, each pitch has a place!
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  From apex to base, each pitch has a place!
  (Doo, doot, doo, doot.)
  When I talk to ya through your cochlea,
  You'll hear; you'll hear!
  When I talk to ya through your cochlea,
  You'll hear; you'll hear!
- Used by permission, thanks to Greg Crowther.
Spinal Nerve Plexuses about which nerves contribute to which plexuses.
- faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Misc/Songs/plexuses.shtml
- Lyrics, context, karaoke, sheet music

Keeping it Real

5.5 minutes

The next six tips. Real ones. About reality. Or not.

Tips
- 14. Read the book.
- 15. Just in case.
- 16. Learning is art and art is learning.
- 17. Simulate reality.
- 18. Embrace reality.
- 19. No side trips.
READ and RAID your textbook! (blog post for students about how to effectively use their textbook) my-ap.us/ReadRaid
The Case for Case Studies | Episode 52

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