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Steve Sullivan on Teaching A&P Bit by Bit: Podcasts, Digital Learning, & Keeping It Human | TAPP 156
Épisode 156
mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:04:40
Steve Sullivan joins me for a lively conversation about podcasting, tutor videos, and digital A&P teaching. We explore how he humanizes online learning, why students crave multiple approaches, and what he's learned after 23 years of teaching. From LMS-independent course design to global podcast reach, Steve shares practical strategies and inspiring stories that can help any A&P instructor evolve their teaching.
"Technology will never replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational." (George Couros)
This Episode
1.5 minutes
Kevin introduces Steve Sullivan, our special guest for this episode.
Becoming Steve Sullivan
4 minutes
Steve introduces how he became an A&P instructor, beginning with chiropractic training, tutoring peers, and eventually stepping into the classroom. His path reflects that mix many of us recognize—clinical experience, a spark for teaching, and an opportunity that suddenly opens. He shares what drew him in, what kept him hooked, and why A&P has become the center of his professional life.
Your Teaching Voice *
1 minute
A brief moment to reflect on the tone and personality we bring into our teaching—whether in class or in audio—and how a small shift in our teaching voice can make learning feel warmer and more inviting.
Why Start a Podcast?
6.5 minutes
Steve explains how his long-standing love of podcasts led him to create Anatomy & Physiology: Bit by Bit. Starting with simple tools meant for his own students, the show soon reached thousands around the world. Steve talks about early inspirations, favorite podcasts, and why audio gives students a flexible, motivating way to tackle hard content while living their daily lives.
Farewell to TAPP ed *
1.5 minutes
A short update announcing the official wrap-up of the TAPP ed micro-credentials, why the program is ending, and how listeners can still access their badges through 2025.
Growing a Podcast & Growing Through It
4 minutes
Here Steve talks about the surprising reach of his show, the long break he took, and how student feedback pulled him back. We explore the challenges of maintaining a creative project during COVID and how stepping away can renew energy. His reflections highlight the emotional side of teaching—motivation, burnout, renewal—and the growing global audience for A&P learning.
Authors Alert *
1 minute
A quick notification for authors about the Anthropic court settlement and how to check whether their textbooks, lab manuals, or scholarly works were used in AI training without permission.
Digital Teaching That Actually Helps
10 minutes
Steve describes the evolution of his digital teaching from narrated PowerPoints to polished animated tutor videos. He explains why multiple modalities matter, how students benefit from short targeted videos, and what pushed him to build his own website to escape constant LMS migrations. His story offers practical strategies we can all adopt to give students better access and ourselves more control.
When Our Tools Disappear *
2 minutes
A reminder that tech tools come and go — including the TAPP app — reinforcing the importance of flexibility and resilience in our teaching toolkits.
A&P Tools That Fit Any Textbook
16 minutes
We talk about the A&P Digital Suite and how it became a book-agnostic set of tools. Steve explains why instructors wanted digital resources that weren't tied to a single textbook and how the suite supports OER courses as well. We discuss lab simulations, adaptive questions, and accuracy review—a useful look at how digital tools grow into teaching ecosystems far beyond one classroom.
Collaboration Audit *
0.5 minute
A moment to think about reaching outside our usual circles for collaboration, and a gentle prompt to reconnect with another A&P educator to share ideas.
What 23 Years of A&P Reveals
12 minutes
Steve reflects on what he wishes he had known earlier: the power of giving students resources upfront, the challenge of teaching combined A&P without ever taking it, and how much teaching evolves. We explore shifts in online A&P, simulation labs, resistance to change, and the importance of communities like HAPS. It's a thoughtful end to a wide-ranging conversation that celebrates growth and experimentation.
Innovation Check *
0.5 minute
An invitation to reflect on one teaching idea you've been curious about but haven't yet tried—and what might happen if you simply gave it a test-drive.
* Breaks
Links
Anatomy & Physiology: Bit by Bit (podcast) Student-facing A&P podcast by Steve Sullivan AandP.info/850ce0
McGraw Hill Connect – A&P Digital Suite Digital courseware including tutor videos and lab simulations AandP.info/c76750
HAPS – Human Anatomy & Physiology Society Professional community for A&P faculty theAPprofessor.org/haps
Northeast College of Health Sciences Online MS program in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI) theAPprofessor.org/hapi
TAPP ed (retired) and badge access What we built, what we learned, and how to access badges theAPprofessor.org/education
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Dual Enrollment in A&P: Murray Jensen on Rigor, Pedagogy, and Community | TAPP 155
Épisode 155
mercredi 24 septembre 2025 • Durée 58:05
Murray Jensen joins Kevin Patton to explore dual enrollment in anatomy & physiology. From guided inquiry to the power of teacher communities, this conversation reveals why messy classrooms often yield the best results.
00:00 | Introduction
00:48 | Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate
02:27 | What Is Dual Enrollment, Anyway?
11:44 | Two-Word Check-In*
12:53 | Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping
25:51 | Concept Echo*
26:37 | No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures
31:09 | Rigor Reality Check*
32:11 | Rigor, Range, & Real Talk
39:25 | Respect Reframe*
40:02 | Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School
47:55 | Slide Diet*
49:06 | Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices
No, Not Nightly Recorded Lectures Money, Mission, & a Playbook for Best Practices
Anatomy of Trust: Promoting Integrity in A&P Education | Winter Shorts | TAPP 146
Épisode 146
mardi 16 janvier 2024 • Durée 40:03
Episode 146 of The A&P Professor podcast is one of our winter shorts, where I replay interesting segments from previous episodes. In this one, we discuss the importance of academic integrity in the Anatomy & Physiology course. We emphasize the need to incorporate discussions about integrity in the syllabus and course materials and share real-life examples of violations in the healthcare field. We highlight how dishonesty can have serious consequences and discuss strategies for prevention, such as using multiple test versions and unique topics for papers/projects. Providing examples of acceptable practices and discouraging unethical behavior foster a culture of integrity. We invite listeners to contribute their own strategies for promoting academic integrity.
00:00 | Introduction
01:07 | Academic Integrity in Anatomy & Physiology
Academic Integrity in Anatomy & Physiology Modeling Professional Integrity
Another Big Year in Teaching Anatomy & Physiology | Episode 62
Épisode 62
lundi 10 février 2020 • Durée 49:18
Host Kevin Patton's strong support for regular debriefing and reviewing prompts a look back at previous episodes of The A&P Professor podcast at the beginning of a new "season" of podcasts. Join this review of content updates, teaching tips, special topics, plus a discussion of future directions.
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. (Walt Disney)
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Épisode 62
jeudi 6 février 2020 • Durée 29:15
A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (a year-end debrief)—plus reviewing a year of word dissections and book club recommendations.
00:18 | Topics 01:30 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 02:30 | Word Dissection 18:36 | Sponsored by HAPS 19:18 | Book Club 27:20 | Survey Says... 27:49 | Sponsored by AAA 28:16 | Staying Connected
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It's time to look back over the second full year of episodes!
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The Prerequisite Problem in the A&P Course | Episode 61
Épisode 61
lundi 27 janvier 2020 • Durée 40:07
Host Kevin Patton discusses issues caused by our expectations of anatomy & physiology course prerequisites and answers the question: which prerequisites work best? Recent reports of a bone-marrow recipient with donor DNA in his semen prompts a brief review of what happened. Wi-Fi fields can produce biological effects. What are they and how does Wi-Fi produce them?
00:46 | Bone Marrow Genome 07:45 | Sponsored by AAA 08:27 | Watch Out for Wi-Fi 15:19 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 16:23 | Prereqs: The Perrennial Conversation 25:03 | Sponsored by HAPI 25:50 | Prereqs: The Good News 31:55 | Sponsored by HAPS 33:42 | Prereqs: Should We Even Have Them? 37:46 | Survey Says... 38:32 | Staying Connected
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Bone Marrow Genome in Transplant Recipients Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the This episode is sponsored by The aprovides marketing support for this podcast. Distribution of this episode is supported by NYCC's online graduate program in Follow on , , , , , or ! The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)
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Épisode 61
jeudi 23 janvier 2020 • Durée 19:31
A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—Wi-Fi effects, transplant genome issues, & course prerequisites— plus word dissections, a book club recommendation (To Sell Is Human), and more!
00:20 | Topics 02:02 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 03:05 | Word Dissection 11:58 | Sponsored by HAPS 12:38 | Book Club 16:39 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 17:17 | Survey Says... 17:46 | Sponsored by AAA 18:21 | Staying Connected
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Bone marrow transplants can change our genetic make up. Sort of.
Watch out for Wi-Fi!
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Even More Flashcards: Ultimate Powers Unleashed | Episode 60
Épisode 60
lundi 13 janvier 2020 • Durée 40:54
The conversation about flashcards continues in this third of three series about helping our students use retrieval practice in A&P. Advanced methods include stars & emojis, multiple cards, plus concept lists & maps. We remember stress expert Bruce McEwen and introduce our new sponsor: ADInstruments.
00:45 | Bruce S. McEwan 03:59 | Sponsored by AAA 04:40 | Flashcards: Stars & Emojis 15:07 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 19:25 | Flashcards: Multiples & Spinning 27:20 | Sponsored by HAPI 28:00 | Flashcards: Concept Lists & Maps 37:05 | Sponsored by HAPS 37:49 | Survey Says... 39:13 | Staying Connected
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Bruce S. McEwen, renowned stress expert, died recently. This segment pays tribute to his contributions.
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Épisode 60
jeudi 9 janvier 2020 • Durée 16:35
A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (advanced flashcards & Bruce McEwen tribute)—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation (The End of Stress As We Know It), & more!
00:19 | Topics 01:05 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 02:59 | Word Dissection 10:43 | Sponsored by HAPS 11:18 | Book Club 13:44 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 14:21 | Survey Says... 15:04 | Sponsored by AAA 15:36 | Staying Connected
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Even More Flashcards: Ultimate Hidden Powers Unleashed
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More Flashcards: Hidden Powers Unleashed | Episode 59
Épisode 59
lundi 30 décembre 2019 • Durée 53:00
Second of three episodes about flashcards reveals more behind the use of this tool for learning anatomy & physiology. The term pseudogene may cause problems. A junk-DNA analogy. Bonus track: Delta Wave Radio Hour.
00:47 | Pseudogenes 08:10 | Sponsored by AAA 08:49 | Pseudogene Analogy 12:35 | Sponsored by HAPI 13:18 | Need Some Sleep? 18:20 | Sponsored by HAPS 19:08 | Flashcards Again 28:16 | Survey Says... 29:21 | Flashcard Learning Tricks 43:05 | More Flashcards 34:31 | Staying Connected 46:26 | Delta Wave Radio Hour (BONUS)
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Are we doing our students the best service by emphasizing the classic definition of a pseudogene as a gene "without function?" Discuss.
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"The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy." (bell hooks)
Murray Jensen, HAPS President's Medal Laureate
1.5 minutes
Kevin introduces his guest, Murray Jensen, a Professor of Biology Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota. He highlights Murray's research focus on teaching and learning in human anatomy and physiology, his emphasis on POGIL and cooperative learning, and his many awards, including the 2024 HAPS President's Medal. Kevin also notes Murray's warm reputation as a mentor and colleague, framing the conversation as both professional and deeply personal.
What is Dual Enrollment, Anyway?
9 minutes
Murray explains how dual enrollment works in Minnesota through the College in the Schools program, which currently involves 28 high schools and 1,100 students. He emphasizes the importance of professional development and the community of practice that keeps teachers connected, supported, and inspired. Kevin shares his own experiences with dual enrollment, reflecting on how it shaped his career and outlook as an educator.
Guided Inquiry, Not Guided Napping
13 minutes
This segment digs into pedagogy. Murray describes his approach to selecting teachers, focusing on passion and spark, and how he encourages them to adopt guided inquiry and cooperative group learning. He shares stories about the challenges of letting go of control in the classroom, and how productive messiness often leads to deeper learning. Kevin adds his own examples, reinforcing that guided inquiry transforms classrooms into vibrant, memorable learning spaces.
4.5 minutes
Murray makes the case against online-only dual enrollment models that rely on recorded lectures. He insists that learning must remain face-to-face to preserve rigor and connection. The conversation turns to the politics of funding and the pressure to push students through college more quickly. Both Kevin and Murray stress that dual enrollment should not be about speed but about helping students grow and make informed choices about their futures.
Rigor, Range, & Real Talk
7 minutes
Kevin raises the skepticism some faculty hold toward dual enrollment. Murray responds by acknowledging the range of rigor but emphasizing that many high school programs are every bit as challenging—if not more so—than their college equivalents. He reflects on his path into dual enrollment, the importance of maintaining standards, and the need to respect teachers while navigating the politics of education.
Why It Matters: Heart, Head, & High School
7.5 minutes
Murray shares the personal side of his work, recalling visits to high schools and the deep respect he has for teachers and students alike. He explains how writing curriculum, providing tools, and supporting teachers keeps him motivated. The discussion highlights the passion, respect, and community at the heart of dual enrollment, even as financial pressures loom.
5 minutes
Looking to the future, Murray describes his vision for creating a best practices guide for dual enrollment in anatomy and physiology. He underscores the importance of focusing on core concepts, guided inquiry, and cooperative learning while moving away from passive slide-based teaching. Kevin and Murray agree that active learning consistently outperforms lecture-heavy approaches, especially in entry-level science courses.
Links
Teaching to Transgress by bell hooks (book) geni.us/TDCa6G
Production: Aileen Park (announcer), Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer, recording artist), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host).
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Guess what? this is one of our winter shorts! Yep, that's right, it's a shorter-than-usual episode in which I present one or two, or maybe three or four, classic, evergreen segments from previous episodes that are remastered, reconstituted, and recycled for your listening and learning pleasure. But mainly it's to give me a break for self-care over the holiday season. We'll be back to our regular programming in late January.
28.5 minutes
One way to approach "the cheating issue" in our courses is to promote a culture of academic honesty from the start. But how do we do that? Kevin shares some practical tips you can use for a comprehensive approach to creating and maintaining a culture of professional and academic integrity in your A&P courses (or any courses, really). This segment was first heard in Episode 25.
★ What the Best College Teachers Do (the Ken Bain book mentioned in this episode) geni.us/8AoG9QY
★ Syllabus Episodes (includes the syllabus episode mentioned several times in this podcast)
★ Academic Integrity (A special topic page at The A&P Professor website; includes additional information and links to resources)
★ Why be honest? (about academic integrity; for students) AandP.info/bed
★ Kevin's Academic Integrity statement (This is a statement I have used in my course syllabi. You are welcome to adapt it according to your own course and institution's needs. It's an example to get you thinking about actively promoting honesty.) my-ap.us/2NiIQer
★ Kevin' Academic Integrity Case Study handout/activity (This document is an example of an in-class activity that I use to promote discussion of academic integrity. It's a handout used for small group discussions. You can adapt it to fit your needs, per the attribution/share-alike license enclosed in the document.) my-ap.us/2MRQv6t
★ Using copyrightable materials in teaching (Some good practical advice from the University of Minnesota Libraries. But ask your own librarians for help. And don't forget, I've got an upcoming episode with an expert!) my-ap.us/2Ls92Si
★ Testing as Teaching (this seminar at The A&P Professor website shows you how I use Respondus test editor, one of many available test editors that can also easily produce multiple versions of a test)
★ Can I use AI for my assignment? (example snippet from an integrity handout I used in a graduate program for training anatomy & physiology faculty that specifically address the use of AI tools) AandP.info/tbh
Please rate & reviewThe A&P Professor—it helps others decide whether to give us a try! 😁
Greg Crowther, whose song was featured in episode 25, calls in with an important point about modeling professional integrity for students: we should always cite the work of others. Yikes, look at the trouble that MIT and other elite universities are having right now! Whether we are using material legally is a separate issue. If we tell students they are plagiarizing if they don't cite others' works, then we are hypocrites if we don't model that behavior ourselves. This segment was first heard in Episode 26.
Kevin mentions some other benefits of consistently citing the work we use in our courses.
★ Billionaire launches plagiarism detection effort against MIT president and all its faculty (article in Science about current issues) AandP.info/0iz
★ Plagiarism problems: What constitutes plagiarism? And do colleges take it seriously? (from the Teaching column in The Chronicle of Higher Education) AandP.info/02p
Please call in with your reactions, ideas, and tips for promoting academic integrity:
1-833-LION-DEN or 1-833-546-6336 podcast@theAPprofessor.org
Production: Aileen Park (announcer), Andrés Rodriguez (theme composer, recording artist), Karen Turner (Executive Editor), Kevin Patton (writer, editor, producer, host).
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Debriefing
5 minutes
A look back at the second full season of this podcast is an example of the kind of debriefing that we can be doing as faculty—and which can make us feel really good about what we're doing.
Sponsored by AAA
0.5 minutes
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
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Lucky Numbers
12 minutes
As scientists, we like to count things right? Get data, that is. So here are the numbers summarizing what happened over the last year in this podcast. Hidden benefit: use these numbers when getting your lottery ticket because they may be lucky!
Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
1 minute
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
NOTE: HAPI is looking for a new online adjunct instructor with significant experience in teaching undergrad A&P. Just use this link and scroll down to "Employment Opportunities" for more info.
Wow, we covered a lot of updates in science content related to the concepts of the typical A&P course. These are not "must add" updates, but do inform our deep understanding as teachers of A&P.
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the HAPS Awards, which provide assistance for participating in the HAPS Annual Conference.
Maybe some interviews or conversations with experts from inside and from outside the A&P community.
A new bi-monthly segment from Krista Rompolski, summarizing what's new in the teaching/learning literature that we can use in the A&P course. Starts later this spring!
What's your suggestion? What do you want to hear in the coming year?
If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page.
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the early-bird discount for the HAPS Annual Conference expires on February 21, 2020—the same deadline for submitting workshops and posters.
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
Searchable transcript
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Don't forget—HAPS members get a deep discount on AAA membership!
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Recently, the case of a bone marrow transplant recipient made the rounds. Reports mentioned that his semen contained only DNA from his donor, with none of his own DNA, which sounds weird—and perhaps not really possible. We explore what really happened—and how we might use this story to teach A&P.
Thanks to Leslie Walker for the tip!
After bone marrow transplant, man's semen contains only donor's DNA—His strange situation could affect the future of forensic science. (news item) my-ap.us/37or3wp
When a DNA Test Says You're a Younger Man, Who Lives 5,000 Miles Away (more thorough news item) my-ap.us/37mKLJ1
The Case of a Man With Two Sets of DNA Raises More Questions (follow-up to the previous news item) my-ap.us/37lrOWZ
What Is Chimerism? (more than you wanted to know about this term) my-ap.us/2RmlRnq
Sponsored by AAA
0.5 minutes
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
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Captioned audiogram
Watch Out for Wi-Fi
7 minutes
Wi-Fi forms an EMF (electromagnetic field) that can produce unwanted biological effects in humans. In this segment, we explore them, as well as the proposed mechanism. That mechanisms is based on a core concept of physiology that we can leverage for showing students how "all that detail" can help them understand contemporary health issues.
Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health (review article in journal Environmental Research) my-ap.us/30LZ2ML
ADInstruments provides the PowerLab data acquisition systems, Lt online learning platform, and content for laboratory solutions in physiology, anatomy, and biology. They support engaging, hands-on learning with simple set-up and high quality data.
🡲 From now to March 2020, ADInstruments is offering 10% off select solutions for our podcast listeners. Go to the URL below and use the lab solution builder and remember to mention this podcast on any webform to get the discount.
Since the dawn of time, anatomy & physiology faculty have pondered the best required prerequisites for their course. Kevin relates his surprising take on those conversations.
HAPS prerequisite recommendations are found in the Course Guidelines available to to members at theAPprofessor.org/haps
This segment builds on concepts from previous episodes
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
If we know the secret (revealed only to the truly enlightened 😉), prerequisites (no matter what they are) can be a key part to the big picture of learning in our courses. Listen to this segment to learn how.
Start A&P 2 with a Final Exam (a blog post about Kevin's Test Zero mentioned in this episode) my-ap.us/1lKVnTh
Sponsored by HAPS
2 minutes
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the HAPS Awards, which provide assistance for participating in the HAPS Annual Conference.
The perennial conversation about required prerequisites for the anatomy & physiology course
All your questions answered!
Sponsored by ADInstruments (NEW SPONSOR)
1 minute
Please support our NEWEST sponsor!
ADInstruments provides the PowerLab data acquisition systems, Lt online learning platform, and content for laboratory solutions in physiology, anatomy, and biology. They support engaging, hands-on learning with simple set-up and high quality data.
🡲 From now to March 2020, ADInstruments is offering 10% off select solutions for our podcast listeners. Go to the URL below and use the lab solution builder and remember to mention this podcast on any webform to get the discount.
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the early-bird discount for the HAPS Annual Conference expires on February 21, 2020—the same deadline for submitting workshops and posters.
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
Searchable transcript
Captioned audiogram
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The Rockefeller University » Neuroscientist Bruce McEwen, who studied the impact of stress on the brain, has died (obituary) my-ap.us/2R2vPc0
Mechanisms of stress in the brain (review article authored by McEwen, et al.) my-ap.us/2R4G2Vn
The Brain on Stress: Toward an Integrative Approach to Brain, Body and Behavior (perspectives article by McEwen) my-ap.us/35HnWhF
The End of Stress as We Know It (McEwen's book) amzn.to/36sHnvN
Sponsored by AAA
0.5 minutes
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
A star, or other symbol—or even an emoji—can be used to code flashcards by:
Star referred to as "five-sided" is a pentagram that can also be described as "five-pointed" ⛥
It doesn't have to be a star. For me, it does—because I still fear being hit by a chalkboard eraser.
Importance/priority of study (for test)
Topic or type of flashcards
Using symbols can promote the practice of prioritizing learning tasks by prioritizing knowledge, making it a metacognitive habit
Is it time to start using the emoji in biomedical literature? | The BMJ (umm, a journal article) my-ap.us/2TbF0cR
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ADInstruments provides the PowerLab data acquisition systems, Lt online learning platform, and content for laboratory solutions in physiology, anatomy, and biology. They support engaging, hands-on learning with simple set-up and high quality data.
🡲 From now to March 2020, ADInstruments is offering 10% off select solutions for our podcast listeners. Go to the URL below and use the lab solution builder and remember to mention this podcast on any webform to get the discount.
Stationary cycling has been shown to improve learning vocabulary terms
It takes biking to learn: Physical activity improves learning a second language. (research article; I'm thinking A&P counts as a second language) my-ap.us/3a0Jn0c
Take a break for a dump (of knowledge)
Learn how to Study Using... Retrieval Practice (blog article for any student) my-ap.us/35GW5Ph
Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
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The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
Flashcards can be used to practice the proper anatomical order (e.g., skin layers) or physiological order (e.g., steps of synaptic transmission)
This is a higher-level thinking skill
New Terms: Tips for learning the language of science (resource for A&P students; includes video with advanced flashcard techniques) lionden.com/new_terms.htm
Sponsored by HAPS
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The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the HAPS Awards, which provide assistance for participating in the HAPS Annual Conference.
ADInstruments provides the PowerLab data acquisition systems, Lt online learning platform, and content for laboratory solutions in physiology, anatomy, and biology. They support engaging, hands-on learning with simple set-up and high quality data.
🡲 From now to March 2020, ADInstruments is offering 10% off select solutions for our podcast listeners. Go to the URL below and use the lab solution builder and remember to mention this podcast on any webform to get the discount.
The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the earlybird discount for the HAPS Annual Conference expires on February 21, 2020—the same deadline for submitting workshops and posters.
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
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Overcoming challenges and dogmas to understand the functions of pseudogenes (journal perspective article from Nature Reviews Genetics) my-ap.us/2PMX3DW
A pseudogene structure in 5S DNA of Xenopus laevis (research article in Cell using "pseudogene" for the first time) my-ap.us/2ZfqW2R
Pseudogene use history in books (from Google Ngram Viewer) my-ap.us/2Q6UdJ7
Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution by Jonathan B. Losos
A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org.
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Junk DNA, or pseudogenes, is a rather abstract concept for beginning learners, so perhaps an analogy is in order.
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The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you power up your teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!
Sleep science suggests that podcasts can be useful in helping us fall asleep. This podcast may be especially useful as a safe and effective sleep aid. Listen to this segment to find out why. If you can stay awake for it.
Science Supports Your Habit of Falling Asleep to Stupid Podcasts (feature health article) my-ap.us/34GOajz
The influence of white noise on sleep in subjects exposed to ICU noise (study of white noise to help induce sleep) my-ap.us/34MF8BR
Sleep With Me (podcast specifically for sleep inducement) my-ap.us/35LPKST
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The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast. You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Don't forget the HAPS Awards, which provide assistance for participating in the HAPS Annual Conference.
Part of our role as teachers is to be learning therapists who help our students diagnose barriers to learning and then develop effective treatment plans to become better learners.
Building on Flashcards: Hidden Powers | Episode 58, Kevin discusses using images, color coding, the beauty of plaid flashcards (ahem), and the layering (interleaving) effect.
Learn how to Study Using... Retrieval Practice (blog article for any student) my-ap.us/35GW5Ph
More Flashcards
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Yep, there's more about flashcards coming in the third part of this series. Check out Episode 60 when the time comes.
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