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Improving the Student Mindset: Turning students into independent thinkers again

Improving the Student Mindset: Turning students into independent thinkers again

Kaushik Dutta has been teaching courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology for over 20 years. Currently, he is working to combat the lack of adaptability and lack of engagement he has seen reflected in students following COVID. Learn more about how he is successfully implementing new technologies and strategies to help turn students into independent thinkers again.
Johnson Olowe sitting at a desk with LabStation open on the computer screen and a PowerLab sitting next to the computer.

"Doing less to achieve more": Revolutionizing physiology education in Nigeria

"I would recommend LabStation to other educators because with LabStation in place, students are bound to enjoy practical sessions like never before and educators would do less to achieve much more."
Tips for Creating Engaging Digital Lessons

Helpful Tips for Creating Engaging Lessons in the Digital Space

Simplify lesson planning and improve student interaction with these practical tips and Lt features. In our latest webinar, Creating Engaging Lessons in the Digital Space, ADInstruments Instructional Designer Sola Woodhouse shares valuable insights on how to better engage students in a digital space...
James Windelborn presents at HAPS 2024

Increasing Student Performance in Introductory Anatomy and Physiology Courses

In this blog, we highlight the presentation material covered by Dr. James Windelborn, Assistant Professor and A&P Coordinator at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. At the HAPS 2024 Annual Meeting, Jim presented on this experience in a workshop titled Increasing Student Performance AND Engagement with Interactive Digital Laboratory Manuals and Study Guides in an Introductory Anatomy and Physiology Course.
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4 ways Lt can support your career progression as a physiology educator

How you can engage students, improve their achievement, save time, and establish yourself as a teaching leader in your department.
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Teaching respiratory physiology: How to clean the Lt Sensors Spirometer

Respiratory physiology is an important topic in the undergraduate curriculum. Learn how to clean a spirometer to ensure hygiene in your teaching laboratory.
A photograph of a teaching anatomy and physiology lab showing a model of a human skull and vasculature. A silhouetted person walks down a corridor in the background, behind a glass wall.

Back to School: 15 Open Anatomy & Physiology Jobs

A roundup of open anatomy and physiology teaching positions - both in the US and internationally. Check them out - one might be your next move!
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Teaching respiratory physiology: How does a spirometer work?

Respiratory physiology is an important topic in the undergraduate curriculum. Learn how a spirometer works and how to use one in your teaching lab.
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Teach them a lesson they'll never forget! The Myotatic Reflex...

Teach your students a lesson they'll never forget with the myotatic reflex! Use this free protocol to have your students compare the joint angle and latency of the myotatic reflex under normal conditions and while performing the Jendrassik maneuver.
Dr. Shari Litch-Gray HAPS 2024 Workshop Presentation

The Use of Biosignal Data in Upper-Level Undergraduate Physiology Labs

Each year, the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) brings together hundreds of educators to celebrate and promote excellence in teaching anatomy and physiology. In this blog, we highlight the presentation material covered by Dr. Shari Litch Gray, Professor of Biology at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, during her HAPS 2024 workshop.
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What’s it like to use Lt as a student? “It gave us a more in-depth understanding”

A successful Medical Science graduate of Flinders University, Hannah Gapps now works as a Technical Officer in pathology. She used Lt in her practical physiology labs while studying, and chatted to us about how the interactive platform helped her learn.
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Streamline your labs with our updated teaching pharmacology kit

Our updated Teaching Pharmacology Kit has been designed to ensure that you have everything you need for your teaching labs, and nothing you don’t.
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A Guide to Applying for Education Grants: How to Get Money for Your STEM Classroom

In 2024, higher education budgets are shrinking. One way to deal with these budget restrictions is to apply for grant funding, which can be used for training, travel, research, and equipment, including technology. We've put together a small guide to help you get started with grant writing for education.