AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Learning and Memory: Strategies for Faculty to Utilize with Today’s Learners-AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Learning and Memory: Strategies for Faculty to Utilize with Today’s Learners

AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Learning and Memory: Strategies for Faculty to Utilize with Today’s Learners

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Dr. Colleen Kalanich, Assistant Dean for Medical Education at the University of Florida, Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, gave a presentation on learning and memory in the context of teaching strategies for digital natives. She emphasized the importance of working in long-term memory when creating educational content and provided strategies to enhance learners' memory retention. These strategies included chunking information, using dual coding with visuals and text, and utilizing spaced education and retrieval practice. Dr. Kalanich also discussed the concept of digital natives, who are individuals born or brought up in the age of digital technology, and how their learning needs can be met through technology and active learning strategies. She stressed the importance of aligning technology use with educational objectives and being intentional in providing quality instruction. Dr. Kalanich encouraged participants to utilize tools such as polling software, quizzes, and flashcards to engage learners and promote active learning. She also highlighted the pedagogical approach of constructivism, which emphasizes active learning, integration of new knowledge with prior knowledge, and social discourse. Overall, Dr. Kalanich provided practical strategies and insights for educators to create effective and engaging learning experiences for digital native learners.

Keywords

Dr. Colleen Kalanich

learning and memory

digital natives

long-term memory

educational content

active learning strategies

technology

quality instruction

engaging learners

constructivism