Feb 6, 2018
How many proteins are there in a cell? Can a sneeze rupture the throat? The Anatomical Society publishes a curated list of online resources. The featured topic is how pre-tests can boost learning by students.
Pre-testing is
not just for assessment—it helps learning, too.
A weird sneeze
injury.
The Anatomical
Society's list of online resources.
How many
proteins are there in a cell?
A recent analysis suggests that a reasonable average number of proteins in a cell is 42 million. How might we incorporate that bit of trivia in our A&P courses? (0:41)
The UK's Anatomical Society has put together a list of online resources under the auspices of their Education Committee (4:40)
Can the explosive power of a sneeze cause injury? You bet. Here's a recently reported case of a rupture of the pharynx. Yikes. (6:11)
Pre-Testing isn't just for measuring prior competence before new
learning starts. By itself, regardless of its use in course
assessment, it's a powerful learning tool. Listen to Kevin's
experience with pre-testing in his A&P courses. (10:28)
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