Category: Design Effective Learning Experiences


AI to Support Course Design

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Last ReviewedMarch 9, 2026 First Published:March 9, 2026   Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools are increasingly being used in higher education to support teaching and course development. These tools can assist educators with tasks such as brainstorming course ideas, drafting learning activities, generating case scenarios, and developing formative assessments. In health sciences education, where faculty often… Read More

Scaffolding

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC‧To‧Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:January 23, 2026 First Published:August 1, 2025   Effective scaffolding strategies help learners move beyond their current level of understanding by providing structured support as they build new skills. Rooted in Vygotsky’s theory of the Zone of Proximal Development,… Read More

Metacognition and Self-Regulation

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC‧To‧Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:January 22, 2026 First Published:July 25, 2025   Metacognition—the awareness and control of one’s thinking—and self-regulation—the ability to plan, monitor, and adjust one’s learning behaviors—are essential for academic success and professional growth in the health sciences. Together, these processes… Read More

AI to Support Student Learning

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last ReviewedDecember 10, 2025 First Published:June 3, 2025   Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are transforming student learning by enabling more personalized, responsive, and engaging educational experiences. In health sciences education, where students must master complex knowledge and clinical… Read More

Gamification

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Gamification or Gamified Learning is a learning strategy that involves using game attributes and game design elements to enhance learner performance. It relies on instructional elements that support learning (e.g., clear and relevant goals, immediate and continuous feedback, and positive reinforcement of target behaviors) and game design elements that increase engagement and motivation (e.g., simplified… Read More

Team-Based Learning

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:September 16, 2025 First Published:March 4, 2022   Team-based learning (TBL) is a student-centered instructional strategy that utilizes a flipped classroom model allowing students the opportunity to work in groups to solve authentic problems. TBL is a… Read More

Teaching in the Clinical Setting

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last ReviewedSeptember 16, 2025 First PublishedApril 25, 2022   Prior to the start of a clinical rotation or experience, faculty should discuss their expectations of learner performance with their learners. Topics to discuss should include goals and objectives/outcomes,… Read More

Syllabus Design

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:March 27, 2025 First Published:April 22, 2022   Course syllabi provide students and faculty with a road map for successfully navigating a course including details about content, requirements, assignments, assessments, policies, resources, schedule, expectations, and responsibilities. In… Read More

Student Engagement

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC‧To‧Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:December 10, 2025 First Published:June 22, 2022   Student engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, interest, and investment students show toward learning. In the health sciences, engagement is a key contributor to meaningful learning, clinical preparedness, and… Read More

Service Learning

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:March 1, 2026 First Published:March 30, 2022   According to Seifer and Connors (2007), “service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach… Read More