Tag: students

charles prober, education, elearning, engagement, interactive, learning, stanford, students, teachers, teaching, technology

Role of e-Learning in Health Education

What does e-learning bring to teachers and their students? Interactivity. Collaboration. Engagement. Though technology continues to be integrated into many facets of life, education seems somewhat reluctant to accept it. Though steps have definitely been taken toward incorporating technology in the classroom, its usage is not embraced or even considered by all. In this session, […]

Apr 9, 2018

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Developing Strategies for Teaching in the Health Profession

To develop better education strategies, you have to reflect on both yourself and your methods of teaching. Breaking down your own expertise in the field and putting yourself on the same level as your students is the first step in focusing on a learner’s needs. “Being a good teacher is not being an expert at […]

Dec 12, 2016

clinical, educators, individual, learning, microskills, one-minute, one-on-one teaching, preceptor, students, teachers

One-Minute Preceptor: Five Microskills for One-on-One Teaching

If you find yourself often helping out students on an individual basis, this is the guide for you. In clinical environments, interactions between the teacher and student create an interactive space for learning — a valuable opportunity you must take advantage of! Learn how to make the most of your time with students and facilitate learning […]

Nov 22, 2016

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Widening the Lens: Examining the Way We View Student Admissions

UNMC aims to lead the world in health science education and in developing world-class health care professionals. So what characterizes a world-class student? This interactive discussion takes a look at the question, examining on a broader scale the attributes, experience, and academic metrics that can make up a top student. See how policies altered in […]

Dec 10, 2015

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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

care, collaboration, engagement, facilitation, faculty, groups, health, interprofessional education, ipe, professionals, students

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

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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

clinical, engagement, evaluation, feedback, improvement, learning, preceptor, students, teaching

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

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Dealing with Challenging Student/Resident Situations

As an educator, students are your main concern. You are here to guide them, helping as they develop skills and learn to become health care professionals. However, sometimes students can become discouraged, overly stressed, or pick up self-destructive habits — each with the potential of leading to trouble. In this session, you’ll discover what red flags […]

Feb 14, 2013

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Beyond the Classroom: Social Media in Health Science Education

The internet has become part of our day-to-day lives, but its application in health care has led to new possibilities for hospitals, professionals, and patients. Advancing technologies have provided ways for sharing information broadly, quickly, and easily — opening doors to a wealth of knowledge exchange and student engagement. This session highlights applications of social media at […]

Apr 12, 2012