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Tag: Learning

Struggling with Test Item Writing?

Test item writing is not easy for experts, so if you’re struggling, you are not alone. In this 50-minute session, you’ll learn how to write a good test question and how to examine the results to see if your question performed as planned. There is also a short discussion at the end where you’ll learn answers […]

Mar 23, 2023

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Beyond Active Learning

Teaching to Foster Meaningful Student Engagement The importance of student engagement is clear. Engaged students show more persistence, effort, initiative and cognitive processing skills, which result in increased learning and satisfaction. Simply put, students learn best when actively and meaningfully engaged in the learning experience. Yet, despite the clear benefits, many students struggle to stay […]

Feb 27, 2023

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Assessment

Assessment is a key part of students’ learning experiences and ensuring they’ve retained the information you’ve taught them. However, determining the right assessment for your content can be daunting. In this 15-minute session by Dr. Sarah McBrien, you’ll learn the ins and outs of assessment, including how to know which type of assessment to use and options for […]

Oct 22, 2021

Teaching Launchpad Assessment

HELP! Series: Teaching Online

One major takeaway from the COVID-19 crisis is that remote teaching is increasingly, and vitally, important. Educators should be ready at the helm to teach from a distance. Embracing the opportunity to improve will only help your students succeed. If you feel like you need help developing your skills, you aren’t alone. It has been difficult […]

Aug 14, 2020

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Constructive Collaboration: Using Student Feedback and Peer Coaching to Improve Teaching

The rapid changes and advancements of today’s world continue to present new challenges in education. Success in 2020 is achieved, in part, by being skilled at adapting and evolving based on the demands of society. Health science education and academic medical centers are not exempt from this reality. Educators must continue to create processes that […]

Feb 14, 2020

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Making Time for Active Learning

Active learning is the hallmark of quality education and sustained learning in modern higher education. The science of learning, diverse learning environments, and teaching technology have opened pathways for educators questing to advance beyond modes of passive learning, like lectures. Likewise, accrediting bodies are well-versed in the solid evidence base supporting the use of active […]

Nov 15, 2019

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Putting Learners in the Driver’s Seat

Discover how personalized learning steers students and trainees to greater competency Students and trainees engage with content in different ways and master certain skills at different times and places — and faculty who adapt their educational techniques to this self-paced, fluid style of learning see increased engagement and improved competency.Watch this session to discover how faculty […]

Jan 10, 2019

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Getting the Most Out of Your Multiple-Choice Questions

Grading high-stakes exams is easy … but building them is an entirely different story Effective multiple-choice questions ask students to do more than memorize facts and details — they engage students at a higher-level of thinking. But while administering and grading high-stakes exams are easy, building them is hard.Watch this engaging session focused on providing you […]

Oct 25, 2018

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Recognizing Student Problems

Become a faculty “first responder” to student issues. Students may be struggling academically, psychologically, or emotionally, and as a role model to many students, you are in a valuable position to help out. Being a student is a balancing act, juggling preparation, study skills, learning styles, and employment. Sometimes, it can just be too much. This […]

Dec 12, 2016

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