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No Limit Leadership65: Tech Moves Faster Than Your Team—Here’s How to Catch Up w/ Kevin TorfAre you stuck in the endless grind of managing every little detail, fixing your team’s mistakes, and feeling like the weight of the entire business is on your shoulders? In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Torf, a veteran leader with over 40 years of experience, to unpack a game-changing leadership strategy: the Push-Pull Theory. You’ll learn how to stop micromanaging, empower your team to take ownership, and free up your time to focus on what matters most—growing your business. If you’re ready to stop working harder and start leading smarter, this episode is for you.2025-01-2941 min
The A&P Professor151 Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook UnveiledIn Episode 151 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton is joined by Jennifer Stokes, Rachel Hopp, and Abbey Breckling to discuss the Anatomy and Physiology Student Accommodations Handbook. This handbook released by the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), provides instructors with evidence-based suggestions and best practices for making A&P labs and classrooms more inclusive and accessible for all students. Developed by a HAPS subcommittee, the handbook offers guidance on accommodating students with a wide range of needs, from physical limitations to visual or hearing impairments. The goal is to help instructors identify meaningful alternatives to...2024-12-041h 06
The A&P Professor150 Textbooks to Slides: IP Attorney Brenda Ulrich on Legal Image Use in Anatomy & PhysiologyIn Episode 150 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton speaks with intellectual property attorney Brenda Ulrich about copyright law and image use in education. They discuss how educators often mistakenly assume they have rights to use textbook images and the complexities of permissions that expire. Brenda highlights the differences in legal standards for physical versus online teaching and emphasizes the importance of understanding licensing agreements and fair use. By the end, listeners gain valuable insights into legally and ethically incorporating multimedia into their anatomy & physiology courses. 0:00:21 | Host: Kevin Patton 0:00:47 | Introducing Brenda 0:03:49 | You Need a License 0:26:12 | S...2024-10-031h 16
The A&P Professor149 Examining the Anatomy & Physiology Exam: Chatting with Greg Crowther and Ben WigginsIn episode 149 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton chats with Greg Crowther and Ben Wiggins about their work with exams in the anatomy and physiology (A&P) course. They discuss the importance of exams in assessing student learning and the need for exams to be more connected to course objectives. They also mention the challenges of designing exams that are fair and inclusive for all students. Crowther and Wiggins are conducting a survey on A&P exams and encourage listeners to participate to contribute to the understanding of exam practices in the A&P community. The...2024-06-301h 03
The A&P Professor148 Blueprints for Learning: Justin Shaffer on Structured A&P Course DesignIn Episode 148, Justin Shaffer joins host Kevin Patton to discuss high structure course design. Justin shares his success in building a scaffold for learning by using a variety of course structures to improve student engagement and success, such as pre-class and post-class activities, micro-case studies and clicker questions, brief active learning practices, and much more. 00:00 | Introduction 00:46 | Introducing Justin Shaffer 02:49 | High Structure and Low Structure 20:47 | Badge Break 21:43 | Transparency, Expectations, & Flexibility 34:06 | Secret Code: TAA Conference in Nashville 36:04 | Baby Steps or Go All In? 50:16 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.or...2024-05-1653 min
DCS PathwaysDCS Pathways Podcast IntroductionThanks for tuning into DCS Pathways! I’m Kevin Patton, pathways counselor for Dublin City Schools. After 11 years as a school counselor at Dublin Coffman, I’m excited to step into this new role that allows me to focus on helping students and families in our district with creating school experiences that foster self-discovery and career exploration, all in an effort to help them make more informed decisions about which path to choose after high school. The purpose of this podcast is to highlight and explain the many opportunities available through our HS programs and pathways while also shedding ligh...2024-03-2501 min
The A&P Professor144 Dissecting the Kenhub Atlas: Insights from Editor Mike PascoeMike Pascoe joins host Kevin Patton in Episode 144 to chat about Mike's experience in editing the new Kenhub Atlas of Human Anatomy. We go behind the scenes to see how this new kind of anatomy atlas was developed. Let's see how those decisions get made and how the learning perspective gets incorporated into anatomy manuals. And we explore diverse representation in anatomy images and why we won't find any eponyms in this atlas. We also have a brief remembrance of our friend David Allard. 00:00 | Introduction 00:45 | Remembering David Allard 04:25 | Introducing Mike Pascoe 06:12 | A N...2023-12-1450 min
The A&P Professor143 The One Teaching Strategy That Will Fix Your Anatomy & Physiology CourseIn episode 143 of The A&P Professor podcast for anatomy and physiology faculty, host Kevin Patton uncovers the super-secret, single, ultimate teaching strategy you need to keep your course tuned up and effective. He also revisits the "out there" transducer model of the brain and suggests a connection with a recent discovery supporting quantum wave activity in brain cell microtubules. Yes, quantum waves in the microtubules. Kevin also clarifies and expands on those wacky "extra" courses he described in Episodes 140 and 141. 00:00 | Introduction 00:51 | Clarifying Kevin's Wacky Supplemental Courses 15:50 | Quantum Activity in Brain Microtubules? 2023-11-0252 min
The A&P Professor141 Study Courses Supercharge Anatomy & Physiology SuccessGet ready for a mind-bending 😲 rendezvous with Kevin Patton in Episode 141, where he continues to spill the beans on his top-secret recipe for student triumph. 🏆 Brace yourself for this next adventure on his whirlwind tour of revolutionizing A&P 1 education, as we dissect the art of identifying student pain points, personalizing preparation, and serving up the kind of mentorship they've been yearning for! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:45 | One of Two Success Courses 0:09:48 | Setting Up the Supplement Course 0:18:44 | Structure of Class Sessions 0:40:17 | Grading 0:42:45 | Does an A&P Supplement Work? 0:54:21 | Parting Wisdo...2023-08-171h 17
The A&P Professor137 Our Teaching Persona in Anatomy & Physiology ClassIn Episode 137, host Kevin Patton explores the significance of playfulness, transparency, and authenticity in the teaching persona. Drawing from personal experiences training animals, Kevin explains how play is integral to learning, highlighting the importance of incorporating a sense of fun and embracing failures in the classroom. He also emphasizes the value of transparency by sharing our own mistakes and weaknesses, asserting that being open about flaws fosters authenticity and builds trust with students. By acknowledging vulnerabilities and demonstrating a genuine willingness to learn, educators can create a supportive and engaging learning environment. This thought-provoking discussion reminds us of the...2023-05-2350 min
The A&P Professor131 Is AI the Beginning or End of Learning?In Episode 131, Kevin Patton discusses the use of ChatGPT and other chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. We learn what's going on, what to be concerned about, and what to look forward to. And how to keep breathing. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:53 | What's a Chatbot and Why Should I Care? 0:08:44 | Sponsored by AAA 0:09:51 | Kevin Asks ChatGPT Some Questions 0:21:25 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:22:01 | Is ChatGPT Amazing? Is It Accurate? 0:37:23 | Sponsored by HAPS 0:38:11 | Arms Race or Tool Box? 0:46:55 | Calculators, Typewriters, and Grammarly 0:58:36 | Co...2023-01-191h 16
The A&P Professor130 Winter Short: Storytelling, Featuring the Actin-Myosin Love StoryHost Kevin Patton revisits some classic segments from past episodes. In the first segment, he explains why he thinks storytelling is the heart of effective teaching. Then. he tells a brief version of his actin-myosin love story—a playful analogy to help students learn about muscle contraction. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Storytelling: The Heart of Teaching 15:36| Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS 17:10 | Actin-Myosin Love Story 27:58 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-130.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for list...2023-01-0329 min
The A&P Professor129 Winter Short: Students Perform Best with a Pre-TestIn yet another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses his experience with Pre-Tests as a learning tool—not simply an assessment tool. Surprisingly, the use of Pre-Tests improved student scores on the regular tests. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | What is a Pre-Test? 07:52 | Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS 09:25 | More Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 15:13 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-129.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-e...2022-12-2116 min
The A&P Professor128 Winter Short: Nine (or Ten) Strategies for Learning the SkeletonIn another of our Winter Shorts episodes, Kevin Patton discusses nine (or is it ten?) simple strategies for improving student learning of the human skeleton in the anatomy and physiology course. 00:00 | Introduction 01:07 | Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 10:10 | Sponsored by AAA, HAPI, and HAPS 11:43 | More Strategies for Learning the Skeleton 20:30 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-128.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-128.html/#badge ⭐⭐⭐⭐...2022-12-0821 min
The A&P Professor120 Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus: It's an ArtHost Kevin Patton discusses the importance of the course syllabus in setting the tone for a course and helping to create a positive course culture. He includes a list of practical steps we can take as we review and update our anatomy and physiology course syllabus. 00:00 | Introduction 02:02 | What, If Anything, Is a Course Syllabus? 13:03 | Sponsored by AAA 14:16 | Sparking a Course Culture 23:58 | Sponsored by HAPI 25:07 | Odds & Ends: Part 1 36:13 | Sponsored by HAPS 37:28| Odds & Ends: Part 2 47:15 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or a...2022-08-0648 min
The A&P Professor116 Why Anatomy & Physiology Students Need Sectional AnatomyHost Kevin Patton talks about why our anatomy & physiology students need to experience and get comfortable with sectional anatomy, Terry Thompson shares some thoughts on deadline terminology—and she gives us a thoughtful book review and recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club—and we review a few slide tricks. 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:50 | Expiration Dates 0:05:02 | Sponsored by AAA 0:06:19 | Slide Tricks (Again) 0:25:15 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:26:28 | Book Club: I Contain Multitudes 0:33:13 | Sponsored by HAPS 0:34:19 | Sectional Anatomy 0:53:45 | Finding Media 0:55:19 | More Sectional Anatomy 1:07:1...2022-06-071h 10
The A&P Professor113 Why Do A&P Students Hate Histology? And How Do We Fix That?Host Kevin Patton discusses the fact that many students hate histology. And perhaps even some faculty. Are there any ways to fix that? Kevin thinks he may have found a breakthrough idea. 00:00 | Introduction 01:20 | Sponsored by AAA 02:25 | Why Do Students Hate Histology? 16:27 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:06 | Birding For Tissues 39:15 | Sponsored by HAPS 40:14 | A Breakthrough 51:25 | Staying Connected ★ If you cannot see or activate the audio player, go to: theAPprofessor.org/podcast-episode-113.html 🏅 Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this...2022-04-2053 min
The A&P Professor103 Grading for Proficiency | Book Club: The One World School HouseCan we create a course that ensures a student is proficient in all concept groups and not just in some? Where everyone who passes is at a B+ level of proficiency (or better)? In this episode, host Kevin Patton describes his experiment with what he calls proficiency grading. And we have new and appropriately controversial selection for The A&P Professor Book Club: The One World School House by Salman Khan. 00:00 | Introduction 00:56 | Book Club: The One World School House 13:30 | Sponsored by AAA 14:20 | Does Averaging Grades Measure Proficiency? 21:35| Sponsored by...2021-10-1940 min
The A&P Professor100 More Quizzing About Kevin's Wacky Testing Scheme | Book ClubAfter getting some questions after the previous episode, host Kevin Patton continues his discussion of his wacky scheme of open online testing. Not unrelated is a new entry of an old book into The A&P Professor Book Club—it's Ken Bain's classic book What The Best College Teachers Do. And we celebrate the one hundredth episode of this podcast! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:42 | 100th Episode! 0:09:40 | Book Club 0:14:23 | Sponsored by AAA 0:16:07 | But, But, But... 0:29:00| Sponsored by HAPI 0:30:32 | An Open Test for All Seasons 0:58:58 | Sponsored by HAPS...2021-09-071h 21
The A&P Professor99 Quizzed About Tests | FAQs About Patton Test StrategieIn this episode, I answer a bunch of questions from Jerry Anzalone about the whacky strategies I have for testing in the A&P course. I discuss open online tests with multiple attempts, cumulative testing, pre-tests, test integrity, and much more. A virtual roundup of oddities! 0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:54 | Quizzed About Tests 0:05:45 | Retaking Tests 0:29:37 | More on Retaking Tests 0:36:33 | Sponsored by AAA 0:38:27 | High Stakes and Low Stakes 0:46:06 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:47:30 | Open Book Tests 0:56:24 | Sponsored by HAPS 0:57:25 | Academic Integrity 1:06:17 | Final Thoughts2021-08-171h 14
The A&P Professor94 Do A&P Textbooks Have Too Much Content?Oh, that huge A&P textbook I teach from! Do I really need to cover all of it? Host Kevin Patton discusses his take on this age-old problem. Does the color of my marking pen send a signal that I don't want to send to my students? A breakthrough in understanding how teeth sense cold. And what in the world is a tunneling nanotube—and can I get one at my local hardware store? Greek names for SARS-CoV-2 variants simplifies conversation and avoids stigma. 00:00 | Introduction 00:43 | How Do Teeth Sense Cold? 07:04 | Sponsored by AAA...2021-06-0748 min
The A&P Professor88 The Proper Order of Topics in A&P | Leaderboards | Student FrustrationEver wonder why topics in A&P seem to have a uniform order of topics in all the courses & textbooks? Host Kevin Patton discusses the proper order of those concepts. We continue the discussion of gamification, including a focus on leaderboards. And we tackle why pandemic learning causes students to lament that they have to teach themselves. 00:00 | Quotation & Intro 00:44 | More on Gamification 06:20 | Sponsored by AAA 07:38 | Leaderboard Competition 16:02 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:16 | Pandemic Feelings of Learning 25:12 | Sponsored by HAPS 26:16 | Order of A&P Topics 35:27 | TAPP Community 36:03 | The Proper Order? 41:18 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio playe...2021-02-2443 min
The A&P Professor87 Micro-Credentials & Gamification in the A&P Course | Brown & Black Skin | Refresher TestsAllowing students to earn badges in the A&P course provides motivation to master all the concepts and also provides granular documentation of learning beyond the transcripted course grade. Host Kevin Patton shares his experience, along with a discussion of skin color in teaching future health professionals and the use of refresher tests to get students ready for their A&P course. 00:00 | Quotation 00:46 | Refresher Tests 08:49 | Sponsored by AAA 10:13 | Black & Brown Skin 19:48 | Sponsored by HAPI 20:54 | Badges 1: Digital Micro-Credentials 29:06 | Sponsored by HAPS 30:07 | Badges 2: Gamification 38:11 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your...2021-02-0940 min
The A&P Professor86 What a Year! | Pandemic Teaching & More | A ReflectionIn his annual look back at this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews what we learned this year in A&P teaching. Which was a lot! He also looks ahead to what to expect in teaching—and in the podcast—as we go forward. 00:49 | Looking Back 10:15 | Those Darn Sponsor Messages 14:40 | There's More! 22:49 | Psychic Predictions 38:30 | TAPP Community 47:02 | TAPP Education | TAPP-ed 51:34 | Our Complex Selves 55:35 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546...2021-01-2757 min
The A&P Professor84 Student Evaluations of Teaching I: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyStudent evaluations of teaching (SETs) are problematic in many ways—but perhaps useful in other ways. Host Kevin Patton discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly. What are the issues and what's behind those issues? 00:47 | Student Evaluation of Teaching (intro) 02:28 | Share the Fun: Refer & Earn 05:37 | The Good 08:39 | Sponsored by AAA 10:12 | The Bad 26:10 | Sponsored by HAPI 28:13 | The Ugly 44:15 | Sponsored by HAPS 45:26 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546...2020-12-2147 min
The A&P Professor83 Actual Learning vs. Feeling of Learning | Journal Club EpisodeKrista Rompolski again joins host Kevin Patton for a Journal Club episode to discuss a study of whether student feelings of how much they learn accurately reflect their actual learning. What were the results and how do they impact the effectiveness of our courses? 00:46 | Kevin & Krista: Journal Club 02:43 | Sponsored by AAA 04:00 | Article Summary 09:52 | Sponsored by HAPI 11:36 | Feeling of Learning vs. Actual Learning 35:39 | Sponsored by HAPS 36:51 | More Discussion: Our Students 47:49 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous surv...2020-12-0750 min
The A&P Professor81 The Cheater! Academic Integrity in Remote LearningCheating has become a concern in remote teaching. Host Kevin Patton discusses some approaches and best practices for preventing cheating, detecting cheating, and prosecuting cheating. 00:52 | The Cheater 04:00 | Academic Integrity 20:26 | Sponsored by AAA 21:54 | Consequences 32:22 | Sponsored by HAPI 33:20 | Remote Cheating 42:50 | Sponsored by HAPS 43:41 | Advanced Anti-Cheating 51:34 | Staying Connected 'If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Look...2020-11-0953 min
The A&P Professor80 New Organ, Dam Protons, & Our Secret LanguageThe news is out: we have a new organ that's been uncovered in the body. Or do we? What's the secret language of A&P? And should we be telling people?! Host Kevin Patton continues his story of cellular respiration with another playful analogy. 00:48 | Word Dissection 04:58 | Sponsored by AAA 06:23 | New Organ 14:41 | Sponsored by HAPI 15:38 | Secret Language of A&P 20:19 | Sponsored by HAPS 21:05 | Dam Protons 32:05 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedb...2020-10-2634 min
The A&P Professor79 Krebs Cycle Horror Story | Anatomy TermsSay the term Krebs cycle around anyone who's had a biology course and watch for signs of stress. In this episode, host Kevin Patton provides a way to make the citric acid cycle less scary by playing into the horror of it all. And we revisit the idea of a standard terminology of anatomy. 00:46 | Krebs Cycle Game 15:22 | Sponsored by AAA 16:07| Proof of Concept 25:07 | Sponsored by HAPI 25:54 | Riding the Krebs Cycle 35:25 | Sponsored by HAPS 36:01 | Anatomical Terms Info 42:33 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to th...2020-10-1244 min
The A&P Professor78 Desirable Difficulty | More Web Meeting SkillsStudents want things easy. We often make it hard for them. Host Kevin Patton discusses desirable difficulty and contrasts it with undesirable difficulty. Did you know that healthy human cells have little sections of 4-stranded DNA? We can be better in our web meeting skills. And don't forget our new online community of anatomy & physiology faculty! 00:46 | G4 DNA 05:58 | Sponsored by AAA 06:38 | Even More Web Meeting Ideas 18:55 | Sponsored by HAPI 19:55 | Desirable Difficulty 35:35 | Sponsored by HAPS 36:26 | Our New Online Community 39:54 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge...2020-09-2841 min
The A&P Professor77 Stress & Community | Acronyms | Media Tips | TAPP 77Host Kevin Patton discusses the stress we are all feeling right now and introduces a new community of support. Word Dissection: What, if anything, is an acronym? New research on the use of acronyms in science. Some practical tips for instructional video & web meetings. 0:00:49 | Instructional Media Tips 0:20:54 | Sponsored by AAA 0:21:35 | Acronyms: Enough or Too Many? 0:33:38 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:34:36 | Stress. Yeah. Stress. 0:54:23 | Sponsored by HAPS 0:55:55 | Your New Online Community 1:07:31 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A...2020-09-141h 09
The A&P Professor76 The Surprising Power of Digital TextbooksLike it or not, digital textbooks are here and will soon be the primary form of textbook used by students and teachers. Host Kevin Patton discusses this trend and outlines ways to leverage digital textbook features for more effective teaching and learning. Mike Pascoe brings us a Book Club recommendation and Kevin discusses arms, arm-lengths, and legs. 00:48 | Digital Is Here 10:09 | Sponsored by AAA 11:02 | Digital Textbook Love 22:43 | Sponsored by HAPI 23:59 | Book Club: Digital Minimalism 26:29 | Sponsored by HAPS 27:19 | Arm's Length 32:35 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org...2020-08-2434 min
The A&P Professor75 The Syllabus SpecialThe syllabus is an important instructional tool that sets the tone and provides guidance for the entire course. Host Kevin Patton discusses various aspects of a course syllabus in a comprehensive, extended episode featuring classic and fresh segments. 0:00:49 | The Syllabus Special 0:03:32 | Sponsored by AAA 0:04:22 | Weird Word: Syllabus 0:06:41 | Do Students Read the Syllabus? 0:13:23 | Reading & Raiding the Syllabus 0:27:32 | First-Day Activities 0:45:32 | Basic Elements of a Syllabus 0:58:40 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:59:33 | More Things to Put in a Syllabus 1:10:59 | Link to Other Resources 1:18:58 | Sponsored by HAPS 1:19:40 | Professionalism as a Course Goal 1:22:41 | Syllabus Warnings 1:38:03 | Nuzzel Newsletter 1:39:07 | Safety Advice 1:59:35 | Pronouns 2:02:22 | Long-Long Syllabus 2:07:32 | Staying Connected If you cannot...2020-08-102h 08
The A&P Professor74 Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching | ResilienceHost Kevin Patton uses the analogy of circus animals adapting to new or misplaced props to help him prepare to move courses back to campus. A lesson on resilience is just what we need right now. Book Club: Southwick & Charney's Resilience book. 00:54 | Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching 21:51 | Sponsored by AAA 22:41 | Resilience 30:51 | Sponsored by HAPI 31:55 | Book Club: Resilience 34:13 | Sponsored by HAPS 35:02 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzz...2020-07-2936 min
The A&P Professor73 Zoom Fatigue and Other Symptoms of Pandemic TeachingWhat causes Zoom fatigue and how can we prevent it? Host Kevin Patton tackles that as well as another nasty effect of pandemic teaching: stress cardiomyopathy. Plus updates in sensory physiology, the value of keeping skill lists, and the Book Club recommends Chris Jarmey's Concise Book of Muscles. 00:40 | Updating Our Skill Lists 01:59 | Updates in Sensory Physiology 07:30 | Sponsored by AAA 08:05 | Book Club: The Concise Book of Muscles 12:05 | Sponsored by HAPI 14:26 | Zoom Fatigue 29:11 | Sponsored by HAPS 30:06 | Pandemic Heart: Stress Cardiomyopathy 39:48 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/su...2020-07-1541 min
The A&P Professor72 Even More Pandemic Teaching TipsAfter acknowledging racism as that other major pandemic we must fight, host Kevin Patton carries on with even more practical tips for teaching remotely—and for taking with us back to campus. Included are tips for creating and using a home office, even when there is no room, and advice on using our office space as a media studio. Plus a brief apology. 00:59 | Pandemic Teaching. Still. And Again. 06:58 | Sponsored by AAA 07:43 | Faculty Office in a Box 14:42 | Sponsored by HAPI 15:36 | The Media-Friendly Faculty Office 34:05 | Sponsored by HAPS 34:46 | An Apology 35:01 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio...2020-06-2937 min
The A&P Professor71 Faculty Mindsets & Minority Student Achievement Gaps | Journal Club with Krista RompolskiOur second Journal Club episode pops in sooner than expected with a mind-blowing study that shows that when faculty believe that student ability is fixed (not flexible), under-represented minority students do not perform as well as in STEM courses taught by faculty with a growth mindset. Journal Club director Krista Rompolski joins Kevin for an important discussion. 01:00 | Pandemic Teaching Book (please share!) 02:12 | TAPP Journal Club with Krista Rompolski 05:18 | Sponsored by AAA 05:43 | Fixed & Growth Mindsets 19:33 | Sponsored by HAPI 20:38 | Applying Mindsets to Teaching 31:23 | Sponsored by HAPS 31:57 | Book Club: Mindset 35:05 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio pla...2020-06-1536 min
The A&P Professor70 Test Question Templates Help Students LearnGreg Crowther joins host Kevin Patton for a conversation about retrieval practice, online formative testing, and Test Question Templates (TQTs). We learn how TQTs can help students learn and can help teachers prepare effective exams. 00:44 | Pandemic Teaching Book (please share!) 01:57 | Sponsored by AAA 01:46 | Introducing Greg Crowther 03:57 | Test Question Templates (TQTs) 21:58 | Sponsored by HAPI 22:46 | Higher-Level Test Questions 49:37 | Sponsored by HAPS 50:16 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tum...2020-06-0251 min
The A&P Professor69 Content Delivery Style: Journal ClubKrista Rompolski joins host Kevin Patton with our first "journal club" episode! They discuss a report on how different content delivery styles may (or may not) affect student performance. Kevin also describes a new on-demand seminar about using running concept lists to learn anatomy and physiology (or anything). And Kevin once again begs for help getting the word out about his Pandemic Teaching book. 00:50 | Running Concept Lists Seminar 03:34 | Sponsored by AAA 04:14 | Sponsored by HAPI 05:04 | TAPP Journal Club with Krista Rompolski 10:17 | Content Delivery Style: Summary 17:24 | Journal Club Discussion 43:16 | Sponsored by HAPS 44:25 | Pandemic Teaching Book (please share!) 46:00 | Staying Connected If yo...2020-05-1847 min
The A&P Professor68 Revisiting Retrieval Practice | Announcing of New Journal ClubRetrieval practice has strong evidence of its power in learning. Host Kevin Patton tells part of the story of his journey in making online retrieval practice a central part of his courses. Also, we reveal the new TAPP Journal Club with Krista Rompolski! Oh yeah—don't forget to share the new Pandemic Teaching eBook with colleagues. 00:52 | TAPP Journal Club with Krista Rompolski 03:14 | Sponsored by AAA 04:06 | Revisiting Retrieval Practice 07:32 | Sponsored by HAPI 08:36 | Open-book & Untimed & BEARS—oh my! 15:12 | Sponsored by HAPS 16:12 | Recipe for Success 20:14 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 21:35 | Mix Ingredients 28:36 | Icing & Decorations 33:21 | Pandemic Teaching Book (please share!) 34:56 | Staying Connected If you can...2020-05-0436 min
The A&P Professor67 Simple Ideas for Pandemic TeachingJoin host Kevin Patton as he provides a simple recipe for remote teaching, reveals his new (free) eBook, explains the value of video walk-throughs, tells why he wants to be like Zoom, and gives sources for resources. 00:48 | Book Club: Pandemic Teaching 04:01 | Sponsored by AAA 04:35 | Simple Ideas for Pandemic Teaching 18:54 | Sponsored by HAPI 19:57 | Zoombombing Revisited 23:08 | Sponsored by HAPS 24:00 | Video Walk-throughs 27:37 | Pandemic Teaching Resources 28:25 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 29:43 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Pro...2020-04-2032 min
The A&P Professor66 Slides Serve the Story of Anatomy & PhysiologyHost Kevin Patton talks about ways to improve our teaching slides, the challenge of trying new things, how to make sure our web meetings secure from Zoom bombing, and the Foldit protein folding game. Check out AAA's virtual meeting week, OMES virtual conference, HAPS's virtual town hall meetings. 00:58 | Fumbling First Try 02:33 | Sponsored by AAA 06:19 | Zoombombing 11:09 | Sponsored by HAPI 12:22 | Foldit Protein Folding Game 16:48 | Sponsored by HAPS 17:32 | FreeMedEd: OMES Virtual Conference 19:33 | Slides Serve Our Story 31:27 | Sponsored by ADInstruments 32:52 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/sur...2020-04-0634 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 66 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—plus word dissections (virus, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, pandemic, epidemic), a book club recommendation (Presentation Zen), and more! 00:19 | ADInstruments Free Offer 01:16 | Topics 02:56 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 03:29 | Word Dissection 10:59 | Sponsored by HAPS 11:30 | Book Club 14:15 | Sponsored by AAA 15:21 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Offer from ADInstruments 1 minute2020-04-0315 min
The A&P Professor65 Still Moving Our Course to Remote | 19 More TipsWe lighten our loads and learn to be present with our students as host Kevin Patton continues sharing lessons learned from his own failures and successes in moving from on-campus to distance education. A supportive voice for a troubled time. 0:00:48 | The Emergency Continues 0:07:06 | Sponsored by AAA 0:07:46 | New Skills for New Situations 0:23:05 | Sponsored by HAPI 0:23:53 | Being Present 0:33:49 | Sponsored by HAPS 0:34:29 | Leaner Is Meaner 0:43:10 | More Tips 0:59:27 | Facing the Lion 1:04:17 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follo...2020-03-251h 05
The A&P Professor64 Memory Palaces with Chase DiMarcoHost Kevin Patton chats with mnemonist (memory expert) Chase DiMarco, who helps medical students learn. DiMarco describes how to use memory palaces in learning human anatomy and physiology. 00:44 | Introducing Chase DiMarco 02:33 | Sponsored by AAA (Silverthorn toast) 03:53 | What Is a Memory Palace? 11:44 | Sponsored by HAPI 12:07 | Building a Memory Palace 22:53 | Sponsored by HAPS 23:16 | Helping our Students 27:51 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Ins...2020-03-1630 min
The A&P Professor64BB Quickly Moving to Remote Delivery—The Musical | Bonus EpisodeIn this "emergency" bonus episode, host Kevin Patton outlines ways to quickly move our courses from on-campus venues to remote delivery during a public health event. And sing along with Greg Crowther to keep our spirits up! 00:42 | Let's Move! 01:50 | Support Our Sponsors 02:36 | Sing a Song. Sing It Loud. 11:54 | Sights and Sounds 18:18 | Sing It Strong 20:41 | Keeping It Real 26:11 | Stay Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, B...2020-03-1427 min
The A&P Professor64B Getting Ready for Memory Palaces with Chase DiMarco | Bonus Episode 64Kevin Patton confesses to a mistaken early release of Preview Episode 64, offering this brief "bonus" to assure listeners that the full episode is coming. And while we're at it, let's not forget about sending in your HAPS Conference stories. Join the TAA writing network. And that survey. Don't forget the survey! 00:20 | Mistake! 02:30 | HAPS Conference Guide 03:21 | Survey Says... 04:15 | Word Dissection 10:15 | TAA Writing Network 10:13 | Survey Says... 14:08 | Sponsors 14:26 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow T...2020-03-0915 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 64 Intro | TAPP Radio Preview A brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—a chat with Chase DiMarco—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation, and more! 00:19 | Topics 01:19 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 01:46 | Word Dissection 06:45 | Sponsored by HAPS 07:06 | Book Club 10:13 | Survey Says... 10:42 | Sponsored by AAA 11:02 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 1 minute In the full epis...2020-03-0511 min
The A&P Professor63B Mid-Winter Winterizing of Our Courses | Bonus EpisodeHost Kevin Patton alerts us to the potential impact of influenza and other outbreaks on our courses and provides advice and options for preparation, handling impacts, and more! In the absence of outbreaks, these tips also help cope with normal winter absences resulting from illnesses. 00:42 | Why Winterize in Mid Winter? 04:16 | Sponsored by AAA 04:33 | Learning from Past Epidemics and Pandemics 08:49 | Sponsored by HAPI 09:11 | Staying Home. I Mean It! 16:04 | Sponsored by HAPS 21:49 | Survey Says... 22:19 | Final Thoughts 26:56 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Quest...2020-02-2628 min
The A&P Professor63 Making Mistakes Teaching Anatomy & PhysiologyHost Kevin Patton discusses the fact that mistakes in teaching anatomy & physiology happen—and that it's okay. And how to deal with the embarrassment. Also: how stress makes our hair turn gray and a newly discovered immune lymphocyte. 00:47 | How Stress Grays Our Hair 05:16 | Sponsored by AAA 06:54 | New Type of Immune Cell 13:02 | Sponsored by HAPI 13:49 | Making Mistakes 27:23 | Sponsored by HAPS 28:08 | Survey Says... 28:34 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter...2020-02-2429 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 63 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—making mistakes, how stress grays hair, a new kind of immune cell—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation (Mary Roach's Gulp!), and more! 00:18 | Topics 01:19 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 01:49 | Word Dissection 10:30 | Sponsored by HAPS 10:51 | Book Club 13:28 | Survey Says... 13:57 | Sponsored by AAA 14:13 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcomi...2020-02-2014 min
The A&P Professor62 Another Big Year in Teaching Anatomy & PhysiologyHost 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. 00:47 | Debriefing 05:32 | Sponsored by AAA 05:59 | Lucky Numbers 18:06 | Sponsored by HAPI 19:04 | Science Updates 30:41 | Sponsored by HAPS 31:14 | Teaching Strategies 44:55 | Survey Says... 45:31 | Future Directions 47:48 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336...2020-02-1049 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 62 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA 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 If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 1 minute It's time to look b...2020-02-0629 min
The A&P Professor61 The Prerequisite Problem in the A&P CourseHost 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 If you cannot...2020-01-2740 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 59 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode 59, featuring upcoming topics (more flashcards, pseudogenes, survey) —plus word dissections, a book club recommendation (Anatomists and Eponyms), and more! 00:19 | Topics 01:92 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 01:56 | Word Dissection 09:04 | Sponsored by HAPS 10:18 | Book Club 13:12 | Sponsored by AAA 13:54 | Survey Says... 15:09 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 1 minute Pseudogen...2019-12-2516 min
The A&P Professor58 Flashcards: Hidden PowersIf you think you know flashcards, think again. Host Kevin Patton outlines the learning science behind flashcards, then shows how they can go way beyond simple memorization in the first of a multipart series on the hidden powers of flashcards. Updates in gene therapy to grow brain cells and smelling without olfactory bulbs. 01:12 | Gene Therapy for Brain Cells 04:05 | Sponsored by HAPS 04:49 | Something Smells Odd 08:26 | Sponsored by AAA 08:45 | Introduction to Flashcards 21:03 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 21:45 | Beginning Intermediate Flashcards 34:31 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please tak...2019-12-1635 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 58 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode. Host Kevin Patton reveals upcoming topics (therapy to grow brain cells, smelling without olfactory bulbs, flashcards on steroids) Plus word dissections and a book club recommendation (The Body —A Guide for Occupants), and more! 00:19 | Topics 02:02 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 02:43 | Word Dissection 13:45 | Sponsored by HAPS 14:21 | Book Club 19:06 | Sponsored by AAA 19:44 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 2 minu...2019-12-1220 min
The A&P Professor57 Warnings & Safety Tips in the A&P SyllabusHost Kevin Patton walks listeners through three warnings he gives in his course syllabus, plus the safety advice he always includes. Updates on HAPS travel awards, including a brand new one! Don’t forget Preview episodes & the Nuzzel newsletter. 00:46 | Nuzzel Newsletter 01:50 | Sponsored by HAPS 02:18 | HAPS Travel Awards 13:06 | Sponsored by AAA 13:28 | Preview Episodes 15:59 | Syllabus Warnings 32:19 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 32:51 | Safety Advice 53:45 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! ...2019-12-0255 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 57 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation of Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning, an external review of this podcast, and the TAPP app! 00:19 | Topics 01:49 | TAPP app 13:24 | Podcast Review Show 17:25 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 18:05 | Word Dissection 21:54 | Sponsored by HAPS 22:15 | Book Club 25:58 | Sponsored by AAA 26:13 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 1.5 minute2019-11-2726 min
The A&P ProfessorMore on Spelling, Case, & Grammar | Episode 56Revisiting an earlier discussion of his hard-line stance on misspelling, host Kevin Patton clarifies the history and context of his current strategy. Plus updates on macrophages that line joints and sugar-coated RNA —and tips on safely labeling our lab models. 00:48 | glycoRNA 06:45 | Sponsored by HAPS 07:15 | Barrier Macrophages 18:17 | Sponsored by AAA 18:37 | Labeling Lab Models 32:33 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 33:08 | More on Spelling 49:33 | Share the Fun! 50:27 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) ...2019-11-1800 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 56 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics (macrophages in joints, sugared RNA, lab models, and more on scoring misspellings)—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation (The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools), and more! 00:19 | Topics 01:24 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 01:53 | Word Dissection 18:36 | Sponsored by HAPS 18:57 | Book Club 21:00 | Sponsored by AAA 21:16 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Upcoming Topics 1 minute2019-11-1522 min
The A&P ProfessorTitle Communication, Clarity, & Medical ErrorsHost Kevin Patton discusses the importance of teaching proper communication in the anatomy & physiology course. Topics include handling spelling errors, alternate spellings, proper use of type case, and addressing professionalism goals in the syllabus. 00:47 | Is Spelling Important? 10:06 | Sponsored by HAPS 10:33 | Alternate Spellings 14:12 | Sponsored by AAA 14:31 | A Case for Proper Case 26:16 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 27:05 | Professionalism as a Course Goal 30:05 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P P...2019-11-0400 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 55 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewA brief preview of the upcoming full episode, featuring upcoming topics—mostly about whether proper spelling and letter case is important in teaching A&P—plus word dissections, a book club recommendation of Endurance: My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, and more! 00:19 | Topics 01:45 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 02:29 | Word Dissection 16:07 | Sponsored by HAPS 16:34 | Book Club 19:52 | Sponsored by AAA 20:14 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! 2019-10-3120 min
The A&P Professor54 Revisiting A&P Learning OutcomesHost Kevin Patton previews the newly revised HAPS Learning Outcomes for A&P, discussing the goals of the revision and samples a few of the changes. Why is noon a good time to get your flu shot? Are there neurons that actively erase memories? Vaping: why A&P teachers need to keep up with the news. 00:42 | Timing of Vaccinations 02:36 | Sponsored by HAPS 03:04 | Neurons That Erase Memory 08:22 | Sponsored by AAA 08:47 | Vaping 13:45 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 14:28 | Revisiting the HAPS Learning Outcomes for A&P 41:43 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click...2019-10-2143 min
The A&P Professor54B Cells & Oxygen Availability | Nobel Special | Episode 54 BonusHost Kevin Patton summarizes the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to three scientists "for their discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability." A special bonus episode. 00:41 | Introduction to Bonus Episode 02:00 | Sponsored by HAPS 02:24 | Summary of Discovery 04:13 | Oxygen at Center Stage 05:24 | HIF Enters the Scene08:08 | Sponsored by AAA 08:26 | VHL - An Unexpected Partner 11:37 | Oxygen sHIFts the Balance 13:20 | Oxygen Shapes Physiology & Pathology 15:15 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 15:48 | Our Course 23:46 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Pro...2019-10-0825 min
The A&P Professor53 How to Amplify Learning in the A&P CourseHost Kevin Patton summarizes many strategies from learning science that can amplify learning in our courses. Also, updates in the role of exosomes in the spread of cancer and how activity type affects the shape of our heart. 00:48 | Jargon: Show Notes & Episode Pages 05:07 | Sponsored by HAPS 07:01 | Role of Exosomes in Spread of Cancer 13:20 | Sponsored by AAA 13:44 | Activity Type Affects Heart Shape 18:03 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 18:35 | Amplifying Learning in A&P: ANSWER 53:30 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P...2019-09-3055 min
The A&P Professor52 The Case for Case StudiesHost Kevin Patton discusses the many ways case studies can be used in teaching, why they enhance learning, and where to find them. Also, updates in factors underlying left-handedness, functional maps of the brain, and reversing biological age, plus some tips on responding to student questions. 00:44 | Left-handedness 02:54 | Responding to Students 22:30 | Sponsored by HAPS 22:59 | Mapping Brain Functions 26:55 | Sponsored by AAA 27:14 | Reversing Age 30:32 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 31:18 | Case Studies in Teaching A&P 47:59 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Pr...2019-09-1649 min
The A&P Professor51The Case for Transparency Host Kevin Patton asks why we should be transparent in our course and elsewhere. Plus an update on AAA's recent rebranding, how the tongue can smell, tips on serving students better, and updates on brain cells. 00:43 | Smell and Taste 02:18 | Old Gray Coat (Service to Students) 10:08 | Sponsored by HAPS 10:46 | Brain Cell Comparisons 12:50 | T Cells Attack Brain Stem Cells 15:25 | Sponsored by AAA (A New Name!) 19:35 | Transparency in Podcasting 32:16 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 33:15 | Transparency in Teaching 42:40 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION...2019-09-0244 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 51 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on transparency (in this podcast and in our teaching), updates in brain cells, olfaction on the tongue, and more. There's more... some word dissections and Margaret Reece's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 2 minutes Fresh episodes Transparency (in...2019-08-2813 min
The A&P Professor50 Connecting in the Distance Course SpecialHost Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all summarizing "tricks" to increase student retention and promote student success in distance or hybrid courses. 00:00:47 | Introduction to the Special Episode 00:02:59 | Sponsored by HAPS 00:03:26 | 49 Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 00:26:55 | Sponsored by AAA 00:27:30 | 49 MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 00:49:45 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 00:50:48 | EVEN MORE Tricks for Retention & Success in Online Courses 01:09:20 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Pro...2019-08-121h 12
The A&P Professor49 The Silent Teacher SpecialHost Kevin Patton presents a remix of classic segments from the TAPP Radio archive, all related to the role of human remains in teaching and learning anatomy. Features two conversations with Aaron Fried. 01:00 | Introduction to the Special Episode 04:35 | Sponsored by HAPS 04:57 | The Silent Teacher | Aaron Fried 30:07 | Sponsored by AAA 30:25 | Situs Inversus 46:32 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 46:59 | Book Club x 3 56:26 | Podcast Award Nomination 57:20 | The Nazi Anatomists | Aaron Fried If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzze...2019-07-291h 21
The A&P Professor47 The Human Microbial SystemHost Kevin Patton discusses the human microbial system and how he approaches it in the A&P course. A plea for your nomination to the People's Choice Podcast Awards. How we can prepare ourselves for the age of artificial intelligence in teaching. 00:50 | Teachers vs. Robots 14:29 | Sponsored by HAPS 14:57 | Podcast Award Nomination 15:50 | Sponsored by AAA 16:13 | Featured: The Human Microbial System 29:50 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 30:21 | Special Episodes Coming! If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel...2019-07-0133 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 47 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the human microbiome, teaching in the age of artificial intelligence, and a special summer series of episodes. There's more... some word dissections and Mindi Fried's recommendation for The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 0.5 minute Teaching A&P in the age o...2019-06-2712 min
The A&P Professor46 The Wallenda Model of HomeostasisHost Kevin Patton outlines the analogy of a high-wire walker as a model for homeostasis. Plus an update in how bones grow in length and how the measles virus causes immune amnesia. 00:44 | Measles & Immune Amnesia 09:16 | Sponsored by HAPS 09:44 | Bone Growth Update 13:55 | Sponsored by AAA 14:27 | Featured: The Wallenda Model of Homeostasis 40:43 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 41:32 | Hearing from YOU If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! After nouris...2019-06-1743 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 46 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on The Wallenda Model of homeostasis, along with other topics. There's more... some word dissections and a special opportunity from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1.5 minute Measles and loss of immune memory Update in how long bones grow The Wallenda Mo...2019-06-1314 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 45 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the Fishbowl Model of homeostasis and other topics. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1 minute Addressing the Professor | Looking at the Ep. 44 Twitter poll Concept list workshop | HAP...2019-06-0116 min
The A&P Professor44 How Our Students Address UsHost Kevin Patton discusses how students address professors, semi-identical twins, sorting student papers, using stickers, and more. 00:43 | Right and Left, Oh My! 04:22 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:11 | Semi-Identical Twins 12:33 | Sponsored by AAA 12:52 | Sorting Student Papers 17:50 | Stickers? Really? 24:24 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 24:59 | Featured: How Students Address Us 42:43 | Hearing from YOU If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! For once, maybe someone will call me "Sir," without adding "...you're makin...2019-05-2043 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 44 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on how students address faculty and other topics. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1 minute Anatomical right and left Semi-identical twins Method for sorting student papers quickly Using stickers for s...2019-05-1613 min
The A&P Professor43 Anatomic Variation in HumansHost Kevin Patton examines variations in human anatomy, including the fabella bone, situs inversus, and more. 00:40 | Preview Episodes 04:15 | Sponsored by HAPS 05:48 | Fabella Bone 15:51 | Sponsored by AAA 16:11 | Situs Inversus 32:18 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 32:57 | Variety of Anatomic Variations 42:43 | Nuzzel Newsletter If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. (Moses Mendelssohn) 1 | Preview Episodes 4.15 minutes If...2019-05-0644 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 43 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on anatomic variations in the human body. There's more... some word dissections, a lot of them, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram!] Topics 0.5 minute Episode 43 is all about anatomic variations, including situs inversus and the hu...2019-05-0219 min
The A&P Professor42 Kevin's Unofficial Guide to the HAPS Annual Conference | 2019 EditionVeteran HAPS member and President Emeritus Kevin Patton gives his advice on having the best experience at the HAPS Annual Conference. Includes call-ins from Jerry Anzalone and Mindi Fried, plus music from Greg Crowther. Extra-long bonus episode. 00:40 | Welcome 01:20 | Introduction to Kevin's Guide 06:27 | Sponsored by HAPS 07:19 | Way Before the Conference 11:23 | Just Before the Conference 26:42 | Sponsored by AAA 27:12 | Structure of the Conference 30:25 | Musical Interlude: Greg Crowther 33:29 | Update Days 48:22 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 49:31 | Professional Development Approach 54:36 | Workshop Days (with Jerry Anzalone) 1:03:46| Mindi Calls In 1:06:08 | Other Stuff at the Meeting 1:11:31 | After the Conference If you cannot see...2019-04-221h 16
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 42 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, a longer bonus episode, on the upcoming HAPS Annual Conference in Portland OR. There's more... some word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1 minute The next episode is an updated, expanded, new-and-improved version of Kevin's Un...2019-04-1812 min
The A&P Professor41 More on Eponyms in A&P TerminologyHost Kevin Patton gets a call from Mike Pascoe that sparks more discussion of eponyms in teaching, revisits brain neurogenesis in adults and a note from Adam Rich about Barbara Waxer's advice for finding media to use in teaching prompts Kevin to launch a central collection. Plus a word about personal names and pronouns to use with students. 00:40 | Adult Brain Neurogenesis 05:36 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:17 | Finding Media for Teaching A&P | Adam Rich 10:42 | Sponsored by AAA 11:21 | Eponyms Again! | Mike Pascoe 27:58 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 28:39 | Personal Names and Pronouns If you cannot see or ac...2019-04-0833 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 41 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a follow-up discussion of eponyms in scientific terminology from the previous full episode. There's more... some word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1 minute Looks like we're revisiting some topics from earlier episodes....2019-04-0511 min
The A&P Professor40 The Eponym Episode | Using Modern TerminologyHost Kevin Patton focuses on the use of eponyms (terms named for a person) in modern anatomy and physiology teaching. What are the pros and cons...and controversies? Find out in this episode! 00:43 | What is an Eponym? 06:16 | Sponsored by HAPS 06:57 | Modern Use of Eponyms 16:26 | Sponsored by AAA 17:16 | Another Problem with Eponyms 22:01 | Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 22:34 | How to Deal with Eponyms in Our A&P Course If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tum...2019-03-2527 min
The A&P ProfessorPreview of Episode 40 | The Eponym EpisodeHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of eponyms in scientific terminology. There's more... some word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topic .5 minute All about eponyms: the good, the bad, and the ugly What are eponyms? Why are they going o...2019-03-2209 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 39 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of how paying attention to the meaning of muscle names can help in teaching and learning A&P. There's more... a website note, word dissections, and a recommendation from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics .5 minu...2019-03-0820 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 38 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of how mid-term check-ins can help in teaching A&P. There's more... some listener feedback, word dissections, and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336)Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics 1 minute Sperm speed Hematopoiesis in the gut How long does a Lego ta...2019-02-2113 min
The A&P Professor37 The Last Best Story in Teaching Anatomy & PhysiologyHost Kevin Patton emphasizes the idea of the "last best story" in science to review the unfolding debates about adult neurogenesis and autonomic pathways. How can we use the "anatomical compass" to help students learn anatomy? What is reserve hematopoiesis? And more discussion of feedback to students in online tests. 01:17 | Feedback in Online Tests 08:17 | The Anatomical Compass 14:47 | Sponsored by AAA 15:12 | Reserve hematopoiesis 18:09 | Sponsored by HAPS 18:54 | Featured: Last Best Story in Adult Neurogenesis & ANS Pathways If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336)Follow The A&P...2019-02-1131 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 37 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which features a discussion of the last best story in teaching A&P, including two stories now "in flux". There's more... some word dissections and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. Topics .5 minute A point about test feedback from listener Krista Rompolski The anatomical compass in teaching anatomy An update in hematopoiesis How "the last best story" helps students understand the nature of science Word Dissections 6.5 minutes Neurogenesis Craniosacral Thoracolumbar Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC...2019-02-0712 min
The A&P Professor36 Big Year in Anatomy &Physiology Teaching with The A&P ProfessorClosing out the first year of this podcast, host Kevin Patton reviews some of the topics covered throughout the year. Caller Adam Rich asks about giving feedback to students in online tests. Have we discovered a new type of blood vessel in bones? 00:42 | Adam Rich Asks About Student Feedback 10:32 | New Type of Vessel in Bones 14:17 | Big Ideas: Content Updates & Applications 20:15 | Big Ideas: This Podcast 20:45 | Big Ideas: Featured Ideas of the Year 29:45 | Big Ideas: Wrapping Up the Year If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546...2019-01-2842 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 36 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on the big year (the first year) of The A&P Professor podcast (TAPP Radio). There's more... some word dissections and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336)Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics .5 minute Expect these topics in the full Episode 36: Fee...2019-01-2415 min
The A&P ProfessorEpisode 33 Intro | TAPP Radio PreviewHost Kevin Patton previews the content of the upcoming full episode, which focuses on standards for test frequency in the A&P course. There's more... a few content updates and end-of-year reminders... plus some word dissections and recommendations from The A&P Professor Book Club. If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! Topics Inheritance of red hair New information on how we fo...2018-12-1312 min
The A&P Professor28 Using Media in Our A&P Course - Advice From Barbara WaxerBarbara Waxer gives advice on the "proper" use of media in teaching, including where to find it. Documented number of protein-coding genes & noncoding genes (RNA-coding genes) in the human genome continues to fluctuate. A new sensory structure, the neuropod, is demonstrated in the gut lining. 0:40 | How many genes in the human genome? An update. 4:36 | A new sensory structure found in the gut 9:27 | Featured: Advice on using media properly - chat with Barbara Waxer If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Fo...2018-10-0840 min
The A&P Professor26 Modeling Professional IntegrityIs there a newly discovered micro-organ in our lymph nodes? Perhaps we should be modeling professional integrity for our students. 00:42 | A new micro-organ in our lymph nodes? 05:31 | Daily Nuzzel newsletter with curated headlines for A&P teachers 07:18 | Succeed in A&P podcast mentioned us! 09:04 | Featured: Modeling professional integrity18:36 | The A&P Student blog If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! I don't think it wo...2018-09-1022 min