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Tag: engagement

On the Bookshelf: Must-Reads for Educators

Conducting Research in Health Professions Education: From Idea to Publication This free eBook from Academic Medicine provides over 40 one-page primers on topics related to medical education research. The literature explores every stage of research from developing research questions, finding secondary data sources, and working in collaborations, to defining response rate, writing revisions, and promoting your […]

Mar 13, 2016

Getting What YOU Want: Coaching Techniques

Knowing how to handle a conversation is incredibly important for a leader in academic medicine. You’re better able to shape the experiences and mindsets of your faculty by reducing fear, blame, and frustrations. The ability to masterfully hold conversations goes a long way toward fostering a culture of enhanced awareness, mutual support, and all-around engagement. […]

Mar 3, 2016

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

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

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

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