Category: Teaching and Learning
Competency-Based Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Tom Nasca of ACGME provided UNMC with a very detailed look at the evolution of competency-based education and the effects it has students, patients, and health care professionals. In this session, you’ll see competency-based learning’s challenges and opportunities, as well as learn the basic elements of its evaluation systems. Keynote Speaker Tom Nasca, MD, […]
Mar 10, 2016
Unlocking the Science of Learning
The science of learning has become a major consideration for health science educators, innovators, and leaders. Understanding the science of learning has become even more critical with the integration of technology in society and education. Watch this session to see a discussion about some of the major challenges in health science education today, as well as the […]
Jan 8, 2016
Science of Learning in Higher Education Today
The basics haven’t changed — you’re still the teacher, and your students are still the learners. What has changed is the way we’ve found students learn, and the best way to teach may not be what you’re used to. To be able to educate to the best of your abilities, you’ll need to be aware of […]
Jun 11, 2015
Lights, Camera, Action: Easy Ways to Build Educational Videos
YouTube. Khan Academy. iTunes U. TEDMed. We are living in a video and image driven society. Today’s student is using video to supplement their own learning — either using UNMC resources or other online sources. Health care is fast-paced, and purposeful use of video can be one of the most effective mediums to engage students […]
May 13, 2015
Flipped Learning 101
How do you teach today’s student to be a competent health professional? This is a question that’s challenged educators for decades — and many people are turning to “flipped learning” to increase students’ retention and skills. But what is flipped learning? Is it hard to do? Does it cost a lot? These are some of […]
Apr 9, 2015
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
