Category: Teaching and Learning
Facilitation Skills in Interprofessional Education
You’ve seen how to integrate IPE into university curricula — now see how to facilitate its usage in classroom learning groups! In this follow-up session, you’ll learn what you’ll need to overcome challenges, identify strategies, and accomplish results through the implementation of interprofessional education. Keynote Speakers Mayumi A. Willgerodt, PhD, MS/MPH, RN Jennifer Danielson, PharmD, MBA, […]
Feb 12, 2015
Ways to Integrate and Evaluate Interprofessional Education in Curricula
It has become apparent that interprofessional collaboration is an integral part of sustaining an effective health care system. However, medical school students who have subsequently become professionals were most likely not given interprofessional education during study. The effects have been startling and include redundancy, teamwork issues, and clinical errors. In this session, you’ll see how […]
Feb 12, 2015
Innovative Apps & Gamification to Promote Learning in Patient Health & Health Care
There have been many new advancements in technology that are promising to change the future of teaching and learning capabilities in health care education. Each year, it seems the possibilities continue to rapidly expand with new innovations and interactive paths for acquiring knowledge. You’ll be shown in this session just what those possibilities mean for […]
Jan 8, 2015
Interactive Teaching Techniques: No Bells or Whistles Needed
You don’t need fancy tools to make your classroom more interactive — you just need a little ingenuity. Watch this video to discover no-tech and low-tech solutions to actively engage with your learners. You’ll also hear from UNMC educators who used creative thinking — not necessarily technology — to boost student engagement. After watching the session, you’ll be able […]
Oct 9, 2014
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing technology to fit your instructional needs
Your teaching style is just that — yours. So it only makes sense you’ll have your own unique challenges in using technology to enhance your class … and need your own targeted solutions using best practices. In this session, education experts discuss the practical applications — large and small — on how to solve classroom and […]
Sep 11, 2014
Using Feedback as an Opportunity for Engagement and Improvement
Feedback doesn’t have to be a passive evaluation— use this time to teach! See how the educators in this session transformed feedback into a powerful, hands-on instructional technique. You’ll find out how to take advantage of these one-on-one moments with students and ensure your words carry further. With the help of these skilled presenters, you’ll […]
Apr 10, 2014
Learning From UNMC's Master Teachers: Drs. Donnelly & Gibbs
Seeking steps for becoming a better educator? Take a look at the pros! In this session, you’ll find the first part of the process of improvement is taking a hard look at yourself — what is wrong in your teaching methods? What do you need to do better? What can you change? You’ll be on the […]
Jan 9, 2014
Reflective Thinking Process in Debriefing
This session from UNMC leaders outlines goals of debriefing, defines reflective thinking, discusses Kolb’s experiential learning cycle, shows the elements and processes of reflective thinking, and identifies various approaches and strategies for reflective thinking/debriefing. Watch the session now. Speakers: Patricia Carstens, MS David Gannon, MD Paul Paulman, MD James Sullivan, MD Michael Wadman, MD Kami Willett, RN, MSN […]
Dec 12, 2013
Instructional Technologies at UNMC
You may not be aware of the technological tools and services available to you at UNMC. This informative session takes a look at what you can you can utilize inside the classroom and out, as well as demonstrates how to use these resources effectively. Make life easier for both you and your students with the […]
Nov 4, 2013
Using Direct Observation to Enhance Clinical Teaching
One of the best ways students can learn is through hands-on education in the clinic. Yet, because this training doesn’t have the same evaluation structure as a traditional classroom, providing assessment and feedback can be difficult. This session will help you understand the importance of observation of trainees, recognize clinical scenarios, incorporate examples of direct observation, […]
Oct 10, 2013
