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Be flexible, be supportive to students and staff, recognize that it is not business as usual and that things will be different, expectations need to be lower, there is a lot going on, better links needed with hospital
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Utilize a creative approach in teaching and learning via virtual platforms, e.g.: poster exhibitions, presentations led by students, group projects etc.
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Make sure you are holding the students accountable for attendance and for turning assignments in on time.
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Take advantage of available online materials
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Keep the student interface directly in mind as you plan activities. – Flipped classrooms for difficult/dry content, which reduces “seat time” for students, and can enhance their learning. – Many faculty have never had to re-consider approaches in the synchronous Zoom environment. I knew what I was in for, and took over 100 clock hours to devise a course that my 49 students would enjoy and would learn from, although I have had 2.5 decades of teaching asynchronously/synchronously using distance education techniques. – Huge classes in Zoom classrooms are a nightmare for everyone. I had 49 students in my quality and safety course. I have some faculty colleagues who had over 500 students in their sections – a ridiculous workload. – Administrators lowered the “passing” threshold during the pandemic. This may come back to bite us when students who “pass” are not successful in the licensing examinations. – New faculty, typically poorly mentored, were likely really flounder during this time. I wonder if these situations will impact on novice faculty members' willingness to return for Year #2 of teaching. – Zoom environments mean that the natural “mingling” of junior and senior students isn't happening – to the detriment of both.
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Use of emerging technological modalities like iHuman, EHR Tutor, online learning game sites, EasyAuscultation.com, Evolve Elsevier tools, and more. Working with other faculties to share ideas and offer support. Also mental health support sites for students struggling with personal/family issues during the pandemic that overflow into class or affect their academic performance. Development of more simulations.
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Ask the students to help devise solutions.
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