Paper-Based vs. Computer-Based Testing
Are you tired of sorting paper tests, grading answers by hand, and inputting responses into your gradebook one-by-one? We don’t blame you. Many university academic programs are turning to computer-based testing and assessments, utilizing the help of automated proctoring to free up faculty resources lost with paper-based testing. Having the ability to test multiple […]
Identifying Gaps and Redundancies
Health science education programs use curriculum mapping to identify and address academic gaps and redundancies in the coverage of key topic areas, accreditation standards, program learning objectives, and graduation outcomes. The mapping of course content or the curriculum as a whole is used to perform an analysis of the effectiveness of the curriculum and […]
The Benefits Of Automated Proctoring
Looking for a way to discourage academic dishonesty, without breaking the bank? Studies show that 40 to 70 percent of college students have admitted to cheating at some time during their academic careers. Knowing that a testing session is being recorded by proctoring software and is viewable by an instructor after an exam is […]
Adapting Curriculum for USMLE Changes
In November 2019, NBME (National Board of Medical Examiners) announced “Beginning in mid-2020, the Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) examinations will include an increased number of questions assessing communication skills, system-based practice and patient safety, and legal/ethical skills and professionalism.” Medical schools now must decide how to address this change and […]
Mapping Your Curriculum to the CBVE Framework
As new approaches to education become more popular, institutions may find it challenging to adapt their curriculum to modern standards. Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) is a recent approach to veterinary education developed by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) that is modeled after medical education. The CBVE approach is intended to confirm […]
Changes in Occupational Therapy Standards
The compliance clock is ticking! If, as an Occupational Therapy (OT) program administrator, the July 31, 2020, deadline for compliance with the new 2018 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards is a constant in the back of your mind and at the top of your to-do list, you are not alone. The American […]
Group Learning Methods in Health Science
Developed in the late 1970s, team-based learning (TBL) was created by Dr. Larry Michaelsen to instruct a business course with a large group of students. He decided to direct his energy to group activities instead of lecture, and students found the strategy beneficial; they learned more, and he had more fun teaching. With TBL, […]