This interprofessional education (IPE) research event examines collaboration of care between Physical Therapy (PT) and Physician Assistant (PA) students at the University of South Alabama in the assessment and treatment of back pain. The primary focus of this investigation centers on comparison of virtual interaction versus in-person interaction with standardized patients and whether outcomes demonstrate statistically significant variability. Additionally, the study examines participants' understanding of interdisciplinary roles and explores how this knowledge could potentially influence collaborated care. This IPE event, conducted in partnership with the South Alabama Simulation Lab, utilizes a HIPAA compliant virtual care delivery platform akin to real-world virtual care practices in PT and PA settings.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education, centered around the innovative AI video resources developed by the University of Alabama Teaching Academy and the AI Initiatives of the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education. The panel of experts will share practical applications of these AI resources, demonstrating how they can enhance teaching methodologies, foster student engagement, and prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Attendees will gain valuable insights on leveraging AI tools to create a dynamic and effective learning environment. This session is ideal for educators, administrators, and industry professionals seeking to harness the power of AI in education.
“Open” culture in academia is everywhere, encompassing everything from open source software & hardware, to open education (such as freely available homework problems, tutorials, example builds, tests, and lectures), to open access publications & data, and so much more. But what does it all mean? What myths are associated with the open movement? How can a campus community successfully navigate the open landscape? And most importantly, why does it all matter? Join this Open South panel session to learn why open culture matters for academia. Gain a better grasp of definitions and tools related to open culture, and successfully navigate the open landscape. Hear multiple perspectives from around campus. Be invited to engage with our Open South Faculty Learning Community working to better serve our students, departments, and communities. Knowledge is open; let’s learn together!
Studies suggest that active learning increases understanding and retention for higher-ed STEM students. As educators, we need to support students with a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and former education. It can be difficult to meet students where they are because their experiences cover an expansive continuum of understanding and knowledge. Active learning can take many forms, but this panel will focus on the use of videos as an active learning tool. Videos have a low learning curve since the technology is widespread and commonly used. We will discuss challenges, share tips, highlight effective strategies for boosting student success, and discuss curation of videos. Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of how technology can bridge learning gaps, and they will be better equipped with practical strategies to include videos, curation of quality instructional videos, and assessment of student learning.
