Evaluating a technology supported interactive response system during the laboratory section of a histology course

Monitoring of student learning through systematic formative assessment is important for adjusting pedagogical strategies. However, traditional formative assessments, such as quizzes and written assignments, may not be sufficiently timely for making adjustments to a learning process. Technology supported formative assessment tools assess student knowledge, allow for immediate feedback, facilitate classroom dialogues, and have the potential to modify student learning strategies. As an attempt to integrate technology supported formative assessment in the laboratory section of an upper‐level histology course, the interactive application Learning Catalytics^TM, a cloud‐based assessment system, was used. This study conducted during the 2015 Histology courses at Cornell University concluded that this application is helpful for identifying student misconceptions “on‐the‐go,” engaging otherwise marginalized students, and forming a new communication venue between students and instructors. There was no overall difference between grades from topics that used the application and grades from those that did not, and students reported that it only slightly helped improve their understanding of the topic (3.8 ± 0.99 on a five‐point Likert scale). However, they highly recommended using it (4.2 ± 0.71). The major limitation was regarding the image display and graphical resolution of this application. Even though students embrace the use of technology, 39% reported benefits of having the traditional light microscope available. This cohort of students led instructors to conclude that the newest tools are not always better, but rather can complement traditional instruction methods. Anat Sci Educ 10: 328–338. © 2016 American Association of Anatomists.     

浅析篮球运动中的一般心理状态及训练方法

本文对篮球运动中的赛前，赛中，赛后运动员的三种心理特征的具体表现进行了简要分析，介绍了篮球运动中良好心理状态的若干调试方法．     

体育教学中如何让学生进入活动状态

体育教学过程是集教学，锻炼、教育为一体的综合过程，怎样才能上好一堂体育课．其影响的因素是诸多的，本文试图从学生练习中的运动兴趣、准备活动、语言刺激及场地器材等方面进行阐述．     

Impact of Anatomy Boot Camp on Students in a Medical Gross Anatomy Course

Lincoln Memorial University‐DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU‐DCOM) offers an optional three‐week summer Anatomy Boot Camp course (ABC) to facilitate students' transition into medical school and promote retention of anatomy subject matter. The pre‐matriculation program is a supplemental instruction course that utilizes a small group learning format. Boot camp instruction is led by teaching assistants and two anatomy professors. Enrollees gain early exposure to Medical Gross Anatomy (MGA) course subject matter, which is taught in the fall semester, and learn study skills necessary to excel in medical school. No grade is assigned for the course, therefore participants can study without the fear of potentially affecting grades. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the LMU‐DCOM ABC course using data from four consecutive summers. Independent two‐sample t‐tests were used to compare ABC to non‐ABC students for the following variables: incoming grade point average (GPA) and Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) scores, MGA written and laboratory practical examination grades, and final MGA course grade. Additionally, a 26‐question survey was administered to 2012–2014 boot camp participants. There were no significant differences in incoming GPA and MCAT scores. However, boot campers scored significantly higher on the first two lecture and laboratory examinations (P < 0.05) for each year of the study. Thereafter scores varied less, suggesting a faster head start for boot camp participants. Mean MGA final grade was on average 3% higher for the boot camp cohort. The survey feedback supports that the ABC course assists with the academic and social transition into medical school. Anat Sci Educ 10: 215–223. © 2016 American Association of Anatomists.     

Exploring anatomy and physiology using iPad applications

This study examined the use of iPads with anatomy applications (apps) in the laboratory sections of the largest undergraduate course at the university, Anatomy and Physiology, serving more than 300 students. The majority of these students were nursing, exercise science/physical education and biology majors. With a student survey (student opinion) and student practicum grades as metrics, this study determined whether the introduction of this novel mobile technology improved student grades and aided the students in learning the course material. The results indicated that students’ grades improved with the introduction of the iPads, and 78% of the students reported that the iPads facilitated their ability to learn the course material. There was a positive association between frequency of app use and standardized mastery of the course material, as students who used the apps more frequently scored higher and indicated that they felt as though they had learned the material more comprehensively. Owning or having an iPad at home did not have a significant effect on the learning of the material. The general consensus by students was that iPad anatomy apps should be used frequently to better develop student understanding of the course material. Anat Sci Educ 11: 336–345. © 2017 American Association of Anatomists.     

关于奥运会背景下体育营销发展思路和经验的探讨

体育营销是提升企业品牌知名度与品牌形象,扩大产品销售和提高企业市场竞争力的有效方法。在奥运会体育营销战略中,企业应将商业营销与人文精神、创造力、持续性、整合等概念相结合,使得受众更深刻地理解体育精神,满足产品带来的高层次的精神需求,提升和延伸品牌价值。     

中国岩蕨科植物研究(二)——成熟孢子体的比较形态解剖

本文报道了国产岩蕨科19个种l变种的比较形态解剖研究结果，其中10个种为我国 特有。  通过对根、根状茎、叶轴和叶柄关节的解剖，对叶、毛状体和孢子囊群的比较形态观察，及对20种孢子扫描电镜观察，扼要讨论了它们与系统发育和分类的关系。     

体育人文社会学所属三级学科教材建设的共性问题与改进原则

我国体育人文社会学“学科”地位的确立,对于学科教育和教材建设提出了更高的要求。相对我国高等教育的改革和体育事业的发展,体育人文社会学所属三级学科的教材建设表现出较严重的滞后现象。基于对体育人文社会学所属三级学科现行教材的研读与梳理,归纳出教材建设中存在的共性问题,并在此基础上,结合我国体育实践的现实环境和学科教育的特点,运用教育学中有关教材建设的基本理论和方法,提出一般性的改进原则。     

体育装备高科技化的利与弊

科技的进步如何促进体育的发展,又如何威胁体育竞赛的公平性,笔者从体育装备科技化对体育运动的影响作辩证思考。