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How can I write a course syllabus that’s worth reading?

HEC Classroom D

Your syllabus is one of the first impressions your course will make on your students. Need an "aha" moment to punch up your syllabi? Learn how to transform them from long, boring and text-laden documents to something elegant and engaging that your students will want to read. Facilitated discussion of a MagnaPubs 20 Minute mentor…

Designing better learning experiences using Gamification elements

HEC Classroom E

Gamification is the concept of applying game-design elements (e.g. point scoring, competition, rewards) to drive game-like behavior in non-game settings to make them more fun and engaging. Already video games aimed at teaching medical education are making their ways into schools. These games do not replace lectures; instead they reinforce the curriculum in a way…

Planning for a successful IRB Approval

HEC Classroom D

The Institutional Review Board has an important role in all human subjects, research and facilitates the researcher's success.  Part of the process requires obtaining appropriate approval to the study's launch.  This presentation will highlight the IRB process and provide strategies for successful IRB approval.  Objectives   At the end of this lecture, participants will be able…