Student-centered learning: A summary of the IBIS curriculum

Student-centered learning: A summary of the IBIS curriculum

Many traditional biology class frameworks require students to memorize terms and processes. The IBIS (Integrating Biology and Inquiry Skills) curriculum is different. It asks students to collaborate with others to facilitate and take charge of their own learning. They...
Be Creative: Learner Engagement in Allied Health Courses

Be Creative: Learner Engagement in Allied Health Courses

What is Innovative Course Design? The challenge in any course is the design. A course should be designed for learner engagement at the highest level while preparing them academically. Allied health courses are especially challenging in this area. Because these...
Online Learning Curation: The How and Why

Online Learning Curation: The How and Why

The world of health sciences is vast and becomes even larger when content goes online. The number of courses offered online is daunting. That volume, however, does not always equate to quality. The challenge is to find the courses that offer the highest-quality...
5 Best Practices for Writing Effective Problem-Based Learning Cases

5 Best Practices for Writing Effective Problem-Based Learning Cases

What is Problem-Based Learning? Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method that immerses students in real-world cases they will likely face in their careers. The goal of PBL is to enhance student learning and better prepare them for the fields of work they are...