Posts related to the philosophy of teaching
Returning home from the HAPS Annual Conference in Jacksonville, I am trying to ride the high for as long as possible (though I’m definitely appreciating being back on West Coast time) . It was an amazing week, as usual, filled…
I’m super excited about the HAPS Annual Conference APP. This little app, which can be run on your computer OR phone, is a fantastic tool to ensure you make the most of your Jacksonville adventure, which begins next weekend. (It…
Information is cheap. Teachers are no longer holders of ALL knowledge. Instead, we help organize the massive quantities of information that are accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Our task has clearly shifted from “Let me TELL YOU everything…
I want a magic machine that scans a student’s brain and tells me EXACTLY what s/he learned in my class. I want the machine to accurately make all the decisions and judgement calls around grade assignment and I want it…
April is drawing to a close (whaaaat???) which means May is almost here and there are about 500 reasons why that is REALLY fantastic news. First, it means that SUMMER IS NEAR (oh glory days)! And second, it means that…
I love the flip. I love what I can during “lecture” when students have already been exposed to the content. But as I conclude my Anatomy and Physiology courses this semester, I struggle with the simple fact that I REALLY…
Professional development is a key component of maximizing your success as a teacher. I feel lucky to be able to take advantage of many opportunities for professional development provided by HAPS, such as the Annual Conference and the email listserv,…
I was in my office the other day when a colleague stopped by unexpectedly and began offering advice. I always appreciate hearing different perspectives, but when he started telling me that I spend too much time flipping my classes and…
It is hard to believe that I have almost two years of flipping experience under my belt. Sometimes flipping feels so crazy that I forget to acknowledge how much extra work is required to pull it all together. And there…
I’ve talked about how valuable the HAPS email listserv is (join HAPS and sign up for the listserv to see for yourself!) and I’ve analyzed WHY the listserv is so valuable. It comes down to the active engagement of a…