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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Category: Teaching and Learning

Universal Design for Learning

Join Dr. Suhasini Kotcherlakota for an overview of UDL and how it can improve and optimize teaching and learning for all.

Oct 8, 2021

NU Campus Conversations | Digital Information Literacy

Attention is the Scarcity: Information Literacy in the New Information Economy Attention spans are rapidly changing in the digital age and a lack of attention while navigating information online has fueled an epidemic of disinformation. It is critically important now, more than ever, to teach and instill better digital literacy practices in education. Watch the […]

Oct 4, 2021

Creating a Syllabus

Join Dr. Analisa McMillan on a journey from Point A to Point B — a roadmap of syllabus design basics to make for a better learning experience.

Sep 24, 2021

Roadmap to creating a syllabus

Learning Objectives

In this Q&A session with Dr. Ally Dering-Anderson, you’ll learn key answers to some of the most important questions about learning objectives.

Sep 24, 2021

Dr. Ally Dering-Anderson Presents

Curating the Clinical Environment: Visual Thinking Strategies

Arts & Humanities in Health Science Education Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is part of a growing movement and innovative pedagogy that – through close looking and open discussions of visuals – develops a wide variety of skills, including purposeful observation, self-awareness, appreciation of multiple perspectives, and critical thinking. VTS and the integration of arts and humanities […]

Sep 15, 2021

Premier Education Event 2021: Reconnect

Watch the 2021 virtual Premier Education Event presented by the Interprofessional Academy of Educators and Faculty Development. During this session, you’ll hear from campus experts on topics including: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Learn how to frame your content to be more accessible to students. When it comes to learning, equal opportunity is the rule, […]

Aug 18, 2021

Teaching with Tech Refresh: Tips for Using Echo 360

Refresh your knowledge of the technology and tools available to help with your teaching success. During this session, you’ll learn the essentials and get familiarized with the Echo360 ALP video platform and user library. Gain the skills needed to simplify the digital-learning process and discover how to best engage learners in a hybrid classroom environment. […]

Aug 11, 2021

NU Campus Conversations | Humanizing Online: Leveraging Relationships to Fuel Engagement and Rigor

This video is a webcast recording of Dr. Michelle Pacansky-Brock, author of “Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies,” presenting “Humanizing Online Learning: Leveraging Relationships to Fuel Engagement and Rigor” and is shared with a CC-BY-NC license.  To navigate through these unknown and traumatic times, educators must be knowledgeable about how learning happens (and why […]

Feb 22, 2021

Creating a Positive Learning Environment

An Up-Close Look at How We Communicate in the Health Professions Student wellness, microaggressions, learner mistreatment, and bias are all hot topics in higher education. In academic medicine environments, the stakes for these negative influences are even higher, potentially impacting the quality of care of patients. This dialogue-rich workshop features common communication patterns we see […]

Feb 11, 2021

HELP! Series: Teaching with Nearpod

Whether you’ve been teaching remotely for a while or you are just starting out, teaching with technology doesn’t need to be complicated! This session features tips for teaching with Nearpod, an award-winning K-12 software that is now a popular choice for classroom, distance, and hybrid learning environments in higher education. Nearpod allows educators to easily incorporate activities like […]

Feb 5, 2021