Host 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

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Instructional Media Tips

20 minutes

How can we fix that Kilroy-was-here look in our videos? Review tips on avoiding creepy-face. What are the best microphones to use for teaching online or making videos? Oh come on, do I really need headphones or earbuds?

• CORRECTION: I misspelled "cardioid" in this segment. Sorry about that.
• Ring light (one example of many) amzn.to/2A8Z1ts
• Word Dissection: cardioid = heartlike
•  Microphones
  • Samson Q2u (USB or XLR, cardioid dynamic mic) used by the announcer (Aileen) in this episode my-ap.us/2DGuzc3
  • Thronemax MDrill One Pro (USB, condenser, selectabl-pattern mic) used by Kevin in this episode amzn.to/32aPSvz
  • Blue Yeti USB (USB, condenser, selectable-pattern mic) amzn.to/3m3WNP6
  • Audio Technica ATR2100x (USB or XLR, cardioid dynamic mic) amzn.to/2F8qaz6
• Even More Pandemic Teaching Tips | TAPP 72 (more media tips)
• Krisp (noise-cancelling app) theAPprofessor.org/krisp
• Images
  • Cardioid image: my-ap.us/2ZnjPqK (credit: Galak 76)
  • Kilroy image: my-ap.us/3hmcqy4 (credit: Luis Rubio)

 

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Acronyms: Enough or Too Many?

12 minutes

In a twist on the usual Word Dissection feature, we explore what an acronym is—and it's a bit more complex than you might think—and some current trends in the use of acronyms in science. There's new research, too!

• Patton's definition of acronym & list of A&P acronyms (from Survival Guide for Anatomy & Physiology) my-ap.us/2ZnpGvY
• From ACTH to DNA: the rise of acronyms in research (brief summary article from Nature) my-ap.us/2Fq6WVp
• The growth of acronyms in the scientific literature (research article from eLife) my-ap.us/32bW4n7
  • Image is from this article (my-ap.us/2FfIl5L)
• GGTOTD (good generic time of the day)

 

Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

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The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. 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 be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

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Stress. Yeah. Stress.

20 minutes

Okay, I kinda got nothin' for you. But I will tell you what I've done about stress that works for me. And emphasize that I"m here for you (and where you can find others to network with).

 

• Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide
  • This is a free downloadable stress-management guide for coping with adversity. The guide aims to equip people with practical skills to help cope with stress. A few minutes each day are enough to practice the self-help techniques. The guide can be used alone or with the accompanying audio exercises.
  • Informed by evidence and extensive field testing, the guide is for anyone who experiences stress, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances.
  • Download here: my-ap.us/33gZ4On
• Managing Stress and Anxiety
  • Resources form the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
  • Tips for managing anxiety and stress during times of uncertainty. Advice and resources from trusted professionals. Find support today. Up To Date Statistics. 40 Years Of Experience. A Range Of Free Resources. Evidence-Based Advice. World's Leading Experts.
  • my-ap.us/35qdDSG
• A U.S. Pandemic of Depression, Too? Rates Are Triple Pre-COVID Levels (news article) my-ap.us/3bAz6t4
• Mental Health Needs Rise With Pandemic (Rising mental health problems has health advocates worried about the need for additional support for struggling students and the ability of colleges to provide it) my-ap.us/35pZ3u7
• Helping Others Dampens the Effects of Everyday Stress (post from Association for Psychological Science) my-ap.us/2Fn0Zsi
• Management‐related stress in the red‐shouldered hawk (that stress research I did years ago) my-ap.us/35qiFhK

 

Sponsored by HAPS

1 minute

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🥂 Congratulations to Valerie O'Loughlin, the recent recipient of the HAPS President's Medal.

Anatomy & Physiology Society

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Your New Community

11.5 minutes

Take The A&P Professor experience to a new level by joining the new online private community away from distracting social media platforms, tangle email threads, and the roiling sea of available webinars.

• Discussions that matter. In our private space, we can have the vulnerability needed for authentic, deep discussions. Discussions not limited to a sentence or two at a time.
• No ads. No spam. No fake news. No thoughtless re-shares. Just plain old connection with others who do what you do!
• Privacy. The A&P Professor community has the connectivity of Facebook and Twitter, but the security of a private membership site. None of your information can be shared outside the community, so you can share what you like without it being re-shared to the world. Like your dean, for instance. In our community, you can share your frustrations freely. And find support.
• No algorithms. You get to choose what you want to see. You curate your own feed, selecting only those topics that interest you. Join subgroups that resonate with who you are—or who you want to be.
• Access to mentors and like-minded peers. Our community is made up of all kinds of people from all over the world, each with different perspectives and experiences of teaching A&P. Find members near you—or far away. Connect with members online at that moment.
• Courses, groups, and live events. As the community grows, we'll add mini-courses and micro-courses—some with earned micro-credentials, live virtual office hours with me and other mentors or guests, private special-interest groups, and more.
• There is a very modest subscription fee to join our community.Deep discount on subscription to The A&P Professor community (good all of September 2020) theAPprofessor.org/Insider20

 

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Like 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

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Digital Is Here

9.5 minutes

Like it or not, digital textbooks are here. Whether we call them eTexts, electronic textbooks, eTextbooks, or whatever, many publishers are already in the digital-first or digital-only mode. Before long, digital textbooks will soon be the primary way that students use textbooks.

• History of the Ebook: The Changing Face of Books (journal article, but dated) my-ap.us/31koutu
• A Brief History of eBooks (yep, very brief) my-ap.us/30x6Xio
• Digital Is Coming For Your Textbook (blog post from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association) my-ap.us/3kqkujY

 

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Digital Textbook Love

12 minutes

Digital textbooks have a lot of features that can be leveraged for teaching and learning—including flipped courses, distance courses, or remote pandemic teaching. For many of us, our fumbling first tries are awkward and uncomfortable—but we may eventually fall in love with digital textbooks.

• Benefits and Helpful Features of eBooks (blog post) https://my-ap.us/31ngqrR
• Running Concept Lists Help Students Make Connections | Episode 8
• Concept Lists Help Students Build Conceptual Frameworks (online seminar)

 

Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

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Book Club

2.5 minutes

• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
  • by Cal Newport
  • amzn.to/37LHfqP
• Recommended by Mike Pascoe
• For the complete list (and more) go to theAPprofessor.org/BookClub
• Special opportunity
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Sponsored by HAPS

1 minute

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Arm's Length

5 minutes

Two meters or six feet are often given as a minimum safe distance when distancing to reduce the spread of airborne viruses such COVID-19. As a practical guide, some sources state that this distance is about "two arm lengths." But Kevin questions whether "one arm span" may be what these sources really mean—and may be a better practical guide. Otherwise, people may be distancing at only about four feet and not the recommended two meters (6.5 feet)—about 60% of the most effective minimum distance. Because Kevin can never leave well enough alone.

• In the United States, the CDC recommends, "To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces." my-ap.us/2PBO3AS
• The Canadian Health Service similarly advises, "keeping a distance of at least 2 arms lengths (approximately 2 metres) from others, as much as possible" my-ap.us/3fAWc32
• "The arm span measurement is usually very close to the person's height. For example, a 168cm (5ft 6in) person will have an arm span of about 168cm (66in)" according to an article in Wikipedia my-ap.us/33ChKKp
• Diagram giving some rough estimates (individual measurements vary)
• Two metres or one: what is the evidence for physical distancing in covid-19? (review/analysis article from BMJ questions the 2-meter rule; includes diagram showing various levels of risk) my-ap.us/3hzDURI

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The 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

 

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Weird Word: Syllabus

2.5 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that first appeared in Understanding How We Learn, A Chat with Yana Weinstein & Megan Sumeracki | Episode 27.

Which is correct: syllabuses or syllabi? The answer may surprise you! Nevertheless, now's a good time to think about tweaking your course documents for the fall semester.

• Syllabus at Dictionary.com
• Quora discussion on syllabus plurals

 

Sponsored by AAA

1 minute

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Do Students Read the Syllabus?

6.5 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

Do students read the syllabus? Maybe half? It's the other half who drive us nuts. Wait! do we always read the directions before asking questions?

What is a syllabus? It can be different things, right? Why do administrators seem to love the syllabus so much?

• Please share the first tweet in my Twitter feed: @theAPprofessor.org
• That "empathy thing" I'm always harping on: Caring for Students Helps Them Succeed

 

Reading & Raiding the Syllabus

14 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

Some general considerations when designing a syllabus include make sure that students can both read the syllabus through, and raid the syllabus for key information when they need it. The key is simplicity and logic in syllabus design.

• READ and RAID your textbook (a link for students; explains the "read & raid principle" as applied to textbooks
• Storytelling is the Heart of Teaching A&P (the episode where I explain storytelling as a teaching technique)
• Utilize Clear Language (my take on simpler language to reach students)
• Temple Grandin, animal science professor and autism spokesperson; someone who "gets it" that we have to try to put our head inside their heads
  • Recommended book: Animals in Translation
  • Recommended video: Temple Grandin (the film starring Claire Danes)

 

First-Day Activities

18 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

Is it just "here's the syllabus; see ya next class"—or is it an engaged look at important syllabus elements? The first day of class is key to starting things off on a good foot. What I learned from Krista, Michael, and Richard—and my own sideways twist on those first steps. What about a syllabus quiz? Is that a good or bad idea?

• Krista Rompolski PhD @KristaRompolski
• Recommended teacher gear: Leather index card wallet or Index card wallet
• Engaging Students on the First Day of Class (my first-day syllabus activity; adapted from Michael Glasgow & Richard Faircloth; click through to download copies of my handouts)
• First Impressions: Activities for the First Day of Class (article from Faculty Focus)
• Why be honest? (about academic integrity)
• Student Understanding
  • This is what I use for my Pre-A&P course, a self-paced onine refresher course
  • My web-enhanced on-campus courses use a similar list
  • The online quiz turns each item into a multichoice "I understand" or "I do not understand" test item
    • A perfect score unlocks the next item in the LMS, thus making this a necessary gateway to access course activities
• Test Zero
  • Reviews prior content and syllabus contents
  • Start A&P 2 with a Final Exam (explains my Test Zero for A&P 2)
  • Teaching For Long-Term Learning (episode in which I explain my Test Zero approach)

 

Basic Elements of a Syllabus

13 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

What exactly goes into a syllabus? Who decides? What are the essentials? This isn't comprehensive, but it gets us started.

• How to Write a Syllabus (a great online guide from Cult of Pedagogy)
• HAPS Learning Outcomes - Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS membership is required to access them)
• Anatomy Core Syllabi (from the Anatomical Society; different flavors [undergrad med, nursing, pharmacy] membership not required to access them)
• LifeSciTRC Syllabus Resources (free samples of A&P syllabi & related resources)

 

Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

2.5 minutes

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. 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 be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

nycc.edu/hapi

 

More Things to Put in a Syllabus

11.5 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

Frank O'Neill recommends video walk-throughs, which have the added benefit of letting students know that you really do care about them. Consider also a table contents, abstract/summary, and/or index if the syllabus is long. How about a disclaimer, some playful tidbits, and links to external resources. And make sure your supervisors know what's in your syllabus!

• Frank O'Neill @growgraymatter
• 7 Ways Video Can Enhance the Student Experience (video of Frank's live presentation, in which he addresses how to use a video walk-through of an A&P syllabus to give students a good first impression)
• Cumulative Testing Makes Learning Last (episode in which I discuss brief video walkthrough; click through for a link to more resources)
• Professors Are from Mars®, Students Are from Snickers®: How to Write and Deliver Humor in the Classroom and in Professional Presentations (recommended book)
• Playful & Serious Is the Perfect Combo for A&P (previous episode explaining the value of playfulness in the A&P course)

 

Link to Other Resources

8 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first aired in The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24.

Consider putting hyperlinks or URLs in the syllabus to take students to other resources. Consider linking to a FAQ page, wher you explain your rationals for doing things the way that you do them in your course.

• Additional links you may find useful
  • Syllabus Resources for A&P (from the TAPP blog)
  • Help Your A&P Students Get Off to a Good Start (from the TAPP blog)
  • Academic integrity in A&P (from the TAPP blog)
  • Search medical errors Communication, Clarity, & Medical Errors | Episode 55 (is spelling important?)
• Some links that your students may find helpful:
  • The A&P Student (Kevin's blog for A&P students; rich source of advice you can give your students; theAPstudent.org)
  • Lion Den (Kevin's website with all kinds of study skills tips and resources for A&P students; LionDen.com)
  • Medical Science Navigator (Margaret Thompson Reece’s website for helping A&P students; she offers mini-courses!)
  • Getting a Good Start in your Anatomy & Physiology Course
  • Why be honest? (about academic integrity)
  • Why deadlines are important
  • Is spelling important?
  • Help significant others help you (getting busy students—especially returning learners—off to a great start)
  • Get Your Head in the Game - 5 Tips for Success in Learning (metacognition for A&P students)
  • 9 Proven Tricks for Reducing Test Anxiety (for A&P students)

 

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Professionalism as a Course Goal

3 minutes

This segment is adapted from the featured segment in Communication, Clarity, & Medical Errors | Episode 55.

Sometimes a student frets about the A&P course being "not a spelling course" or "not an English course" — but professional communication is an essential skill for health professionals. Why not add this statement to our syllabus and/or other course documents?

Here's an example of an item from my syllabus learning outcomes and objectives from my Pre-A&P course related to professionalism:

• work independently in a self-paced online science course
  • succeed in taking online tests and exams
  • communicate in professional scientific language, including correct spelling and usage of terminology
  • exhibit ethical professional behavior, including academic integrity

Useful links:

• The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24
• Promoting Academic Integrity in Our Course | Episode 25
• Modeling Professional Integrity | Episode 26

 

Syllabus Warnings

15.5 minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first published in Warnings & Safety Tips in the A&P Syllabus | Episode 57.

Kevin usually has a Warnings! page in his syllabus or other course documents. It contains three warnings about, and rationale explaining, some important things a student should know before continuing in the A&P course. There is shouting involved.

• The Syllabus Episode | Bonus | Episode 24
• Help significant others help YOU (a brief blog post for students; link to this from your course webpage, learning management system, and/or syllabus) my-ap.us/rgNZ27
• Supporting Returning Learners | Episode 9
• Bonus handout!
  • Syllabus Warnings
  • Available only in the free podcast app (the TAPP APP)
    • For iOS devices: my-ap.us/TAPPiOS
    • For Android devices: my-ap.us/TAPPandroid

 

Nuzzel Newsletter

1 minute

In the Nuzzel Newsletter for The A&P Professor, host Kevin Patton selects daily headlines that may be of interest to anatomy and/or physiology faculty. This Nuzzel newsletter is published five days a week (more or less).

To check out the archives of past Nuzzels, or to subscribe, go to: nuzzel.com/theAPprofessor

 

Safety Advice

20.5  minutes

This segment is adapted from a segment that was first published in Warnings & Safety Tips in the A&P Syllabus | Episode 57.

We're held responsible (at least in part) for the safety of everyone in our classroom. How best to prepare for and facilitate safety?

• Teaching For Long Term Learning | Episode 7 (includes discussion of Test Zero)
• Active Shooter Booklet (free PDF from Department of Homeland Security) my-ap.us/DHSbooklet
• Bonus handout!
  • Safety First!
  • Available only in the free podcast app (the TAPP APP)
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    • For Android devices: my-ap.us/TAPPandroid

 

Personal Pronouns

2.5 minutes

Introducing our own preferred gender pronouns opens the door for including the personal pronoun preference of student (should that be important to them) and can help connect with our students in ways that improve the learning environment.

• Gender Pronouns and Teaching my-ap.us/31gbzst
• The Problem With Pronouns my-ap.us/2CZjrU0

 

Long-Long Syllabus

5 minutes

A syllabus could become massive. As with the massiveness of an elephant, the large size may be "just right." But maybe not. There are ways to reduce the size of a syllabus without losing any important content. And there ways to make a large syllabus easier to read and easier to raid. This segment revisits some ideas brought up in earlier parts of this episode.

• Yes, Your Syllabus Is Way Too Long (Chronicle of Higher Education article mentioned in this segment) my-ap.us/33mhP4x
• The Elephant Episode | Episode 31 (about elephants, not syllabi)

 

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Host 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

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More than education, more than experience, more than training, a person’s level of resilience will determine who succeeds and who fails. (Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney)

Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching

21 minutes
Kevin uses his experience as a wild animal trainer in introducing sea lions, lions, and tigers to new furniture, props, and behavior as an analogy for how to get used to the new "pandemic teaching" environment as we return to campus. And, perhaps more importantly, how to get our students comfortable in the changed campus environment.

• Check out the Stealth board at: amzn.to/2X4Q3FI

Sponsored by AAA

1 minute
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Don't forget—HAPS members get a deep discount on AAA membership!

Resilience

8 minutes
Resilience is something on our minds these days, right? Kevin discusses and article outlining research in what helps us build resilience—and how we can help our students build resilience.

• What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others (newspaper article) my-ap.us/2COBkIt

Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

2.5 minutes
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. 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 be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

Book Club

2 minutes

• Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges
  • by Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney
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What 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

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Updating Our Skill Lists

1.5 minutes

Anatomy professor Amanda Meyer reminded us on Twitter that pandemic teaching has given us a lot of new skills that we should be adding to our skill list in our curriculum vitae (CV).

• How to describe skills in your CV (some hints) my-ap.us/308zLMR

 

Updates in Sensory Physiology

5.5 minutes

A few content updates to spice up our teaching.

• Is "water" a primary taste in mammals?
  • Scientists discover a sixth sense on the tongue—for water (summary of research) my-ap.us/2Zn5uuI
  • The cellular mechanism for water detection in the mammalian taste system (research paper) my-ap.us/3etufcO
• Do we need cold receptors to feel warmth?
  • Changing how we think about warm perception (summary of research) my-ap.us/2DAV8Pj
  • The Sensory Coding of Warm Perception (research article) my-ap.us/2DyHNqF
• Can you hear  your tensor tympani?
  • Some People Can Make a Roaring Sound in Their Ears Just by Tensing a Muscle (brief news article) my-ap.us/38Ur7pu
  • Voluntary contraction of the tensor tympani muscle and its audiometric effects (case study) my-ap.us/2CAGxmk

 

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Book Club

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• The Concise Book of Muscles
  • by Chris Jarmey
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Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program

2.5 minutes

The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. 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 be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out!

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Zoom Fatigue

15 minutes

Zoom meetings, webinars, classes, etc., make me tired just thinking about them. I think this is part of Zoom fatigue, that exhaustion we feel from participating in video meetings. Here's a discussion of what Zoom fatigue is and how to combat it. I'm thinking of hosting a virtual telethon to support finding a cure. You in?

• How to Combat Zoom Fatigue (article talked about in this segment) my-ap.us/3fx0V6O
• Zoom fatigue is real — here’s why video calls are so draining (brief article) my-ap.us/3fs8USo
• 'Zoom fatigue,' explained by researchers (brief article) my-ap.us/2AZfv83
• ‘ZOOM FATIGUE’ IS REAL. HERE’S WHY YOU’RE FEELING IT, AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT. (brief article) my-ap.us/38XnCyq

 

Sponsored by HAPS

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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. Watch for virtual town hall meetings and upcoming regional meetings!

Anatomy & Physiology Society

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Pandemic Heart

10 minutes

I'm calling it pandemic heart but experts call it stress cardiomyopathy.  It's also called broken heart syndrome and several other names. One of which involves fishing for octopuses. Whatever you call it, it's incidence has more than doubled due to the pandemic.

• Word Dissection
  • stress cardiomyopathy
  • takotsubo cardiomyopathy
  • apical ballooning syndrome
• Clarification: The ballooning characteristic of stress cardiomyopathy is often more pronounced in the apical region of the left ventricle. 
• Incidence of Stress Cardiomyopathy During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic (research article) my-ap.us/3emx0g1
• Researchers find rise in broken heart syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic (news summary of the research) my-ap.us/2ZmkKb7
• Stress Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Diagnosis (disease summary from Johns Hopkins) my-ap.us/2CtjE4x
• Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (disease summary that include a lot of great still and video images of this condition) my-ap.us/3ekWL09
• Ancient catching octopus trap. (video showing one method for using takotsubo to catch octopuses) youtu.be/ac9XSKjabjI
• Diagram of stress cardiomyopathy (A) compared to a normal ventricle (B) by J. Heuser my-ap.us/303stda

 

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