Dec 30, 2019
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.
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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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Pseudogenes
7.5 minutes
Are we doing our students the best service by emphasizing the classic definition of a pseudogene as a gene "without function?" Discuss.
- Pseudogene word dissection found in Preview Episode 59
- 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
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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.
Pseudogene Analogy
3.5 minutes
- Junk DNA, or pseudogenes, is a rather abstract concept for beginning learners, so perhaps an analogy is in order.
Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program
0.5 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!
Need Some Sleep?
5 minutes
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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Sponsored by HAPS
1 minute
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.
Flashcards Again
9 minutes
- 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.
- Flashcards: Hidden Powers | Episode 58
Survey Says...
1 minute
- Please take about 5 minutes to answer some questions—it will really help improve this podcast!
Flashcard Learning Tricks
13.5 minutes
- Building on Flashcards: Hidden Powers | Episode 58, Kevin discusses using images, color coding, the beauty of plaid flashcards (ahem), and the layering (interleaving) effect.
- Six a Day (blog article for A&P students) my-ap.us/2Z4Y5OV
- Learn how to Study Using... Retrieval Practice (blog article for any student) my-ap.us/35GW5Ph
More Flashcards
1.5 minutes
- 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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Delta Wave Radio Hour
6.5 minutes
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