WEBINAR SERIES—Engaging the Physiology Classroom: Insights from a Professor’s Journey

January 16, 2024
11 a.m. EST

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In an era where student engagement is more challenging than ever, Christina Alevras, EdD, from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut, will share her insights and strategies for invigorating the modern physiology classroom. Today's students often find traditional teaching approaches less engaging in an age dominated by digital distractions and rapidly evolving technological interfaces. This disconnection not only affects student attention spans, but also creates significant knowledge gaps that may hinder academic and professional progress in physiology and related fields.  

By applying the scientific method to her own teaching methodology, Alevras has developed practical ways to rekindle student interest and facilitate deeper learning. In the webinar, she will discuss her original research that measures the impact of technology-mediated active learning strategies. 

Key learning objectives include:  

• exploring current challenges in teaching physiology to a new generation of students with shifting learning preferences;  
• discussing relevant and engaging ways to teach anatomy and physiology courses; and  
• offering effective, research-backed active learning strategies to avoid overwhelming instructors while keeping the focus on course learning objectives. 

Speaker

Christina Alevras, MS, EdD
University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut

Christina Alevras, MS, EdD, is an assistant professor of biology and Universal Design for Learning Teaching Fellow at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. She has taught anatomy and physiology, human biology, endocrinology and other courses since 2004. Alveras focuses on exploring new, more effective means to communicate complex subject matters to students. Her goal as an educator is to serve as a guide in support of students as they progress in their educational journey.