Newsletters

Fall 2010
In this issue: We provide evidence for role modeling as an important teaching method in medical education.

Key ideas include:

• 5 attributes of effective role models
• 10 tips for role models in medical education
• Role modeling as a teaching strategy
• Role modeling and the hidden curriculum
• Role modeling and professionalism

Winter 2008
In this issue: We describe how to use technology to improve your teaching, from using PowerPoint to developing online learning objects and beyond.

Key ideas include:

• Matching the technology to your goal for teaching
• Using active learning and effective questioning in e-learning
• Using PowerPoint, multimedia, online case-makers and other tools to enhance active teaching and learning
• Blended-learning, the most common and effective use of technology in education
• Facilitating formative assessment through technology
• A variety of resources in the Faculty of Health Sciences to help you implement technology in your teaching

Spring 2008
In this issue: We describe the qualities of formative assessment and provide ideas for incorporating formative assessment into your teaching.

Formative Assessment:

• Is part of the learning process
• Is used to improve learning
• Enhances intrinsic student motivation
• Can be used to improve teaching

Summative Assessment:

• Takes place at the end of the learning process
• Is used for accountability
• Impacts on extrinsic student motivation

Fall 2007
In this issue: We provide ideas and evidence to help make your lectures more effective.

Key ideas  include:

• Know when and why to use a lecture
• Plan lectures carefully
• Punctuate lectures with activities

Follow these three principles:

• Relevant
• Integrated
• Interactive