Anatomy in Clay® Learning System Podcast

This time on the podcast, we have the audio from the webinar led by Tara Hamilton-Fay on March 15 — the timeless topic of Engaging College Students in Human Anatomy in Education. This webinar was presented in proud collaboration with the American Association for Anatomy. Tara Hamilton-Fay, from the University of Scranton, discusses teaching approaches and resources designed to effectively engage students in the study of human anatomy. She talks about several external resources designed to heighten the impact of human anatomy education, including the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System, along with supporting research exploring the educational impact of this learning system compared to traditional anatomy educational methods. The first voice you'll hear is Liz Hoxeng, Customer Success Coordinator for Anatomy in Clay as she introduces Tara Hamilton-Fay. To watch a full video of this presentation, Visit: https://anatomy.org/AAA/Resources/Webinars-Folder/Webinar-Recording-Pages/Engaging_College_Students.aspx Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Danielle Doherty-Koch is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science and Honors Marine Science teacher at Crystal River High School in Crystal River, FL. After graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Marine Science, Danielle recognized the importance and power of education when spreading the message of environmental conservation. She began her career in education by teaching Marine Science before adding in the PLTW Biomedical Science courses as part of the Academy of Health Careers at Crystal River High School. Danielle was named the Robert and Patricia Kern PLTW Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022 and the Citrus County District Teacher of the Year in 2020. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Dr. Susan Murphy is a Professor of Biology and Health Professions Advisor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Murphy's passion for anatomy and the health professions started with earthworm dissection in third grade. She later switched from a pre-med track to education when she realized, in her first anatomy lab, how much she loved learning alongside her students. After receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, she returned to San Antonio and has been teaching a variety of anatomy courses over 25 years. More about Our Lady of the Lake University: https://www.ollusa.edu/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, the second section of audio from founder Jon Zahourek's presentation at the Best Horse Practices Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. The summit was for professional riders, veterinarians, life-longer learners, recreational horse owners, and university professors. The summit was held in late October at Spy Coast Farm's Equine Education Center. In this section, Jon Zahourek talks about the greater trochanter, elephant feet, gravity, the "duty phase" of a horse's stride, and he discusses whether horses have clavicles - among many other observations. More about the Best Horse Practices Summit: https://www.besthorsepracticessummit.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast, the first of several sections of audio from founder Jon Zahourek's presentation at the Best Horse Practices Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. The summit was for professional riders, veterinarians, life-longer learners, recreational horse owners, and university professors was held Oct. 29 -31 at Spy Coast Farm's Equine Education Center. In these introductory comments, Jon Zahourek talks about the power of hands-on learning versus dissection, connective tissues and fibers, Bodies as fluid and elastic, myofibrils, the fundamental similarities between horse and human, muscles as actors (not directors), and why joints are found in fibrous capsules, among many other observations. My name is Mark Stevens and I'm the host of the Anatomy in Clay Learning System podcast -- conversations about the Anatomy in Clay Learning System, providing the most effective, informative and relevant anatomy education through the power of hands-on learning. Note about the Best Horse Practices Summit: https://www.besthorsepracticessummit.org/ Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Patrick Matous is a Biomedical Sciences Academy teacher at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. Matous has taught for more than twenty years, including AP Biology, AP Environmental Science and AP Chemistry. In addition to teaching College Board courses he has had the opportunity to teach International Baccalaureate classes. Matous has also coached boys and girls cross country, track, and girls basketball. Coaching gave Mr. Matous the experience of working with students in an environment different from that of his classroom. Matous has enjoyed working hard with his peers and students to learn and understand the ever-changing world of biology. He takes his job seriously and works diligently to help students recognize their passion and potential. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

Nicole Green is the Director of Animalearn, a humane science education program of the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) located in Jenkintown, PA. Nicole has worked for AAVS for over 20 years, helping to enlighten educators, students, and other concerned individuals about the harmful use of animals in education. Animalearn promotes solutions to animal use in the classroom through its free alternative to dissection loan program called The Science Bank, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Nicole has traveled far and wide, and virtually, to numerous science and technology education focused venues to make educators and others aware of the many innovative non-animal methods that exist today to replace animal specimens in classrooms. More: https://www.animalearn.org/ Intro and Outro music, "Viscious Pen," courtesy of Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/

Aarika Capra is a science Teacher and Career and Technical Educator at Brighton High School, northeast of Denver. Aarika currently teaches Introduction to Biomedical Science, Biology, and Honors Anatomy and Physiology. Aarika earned her Bachelors in Biology from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado Denver. Aarika, who grew up in Wisconsin, is a National Board Certified Teacher. Relationships and relevant material are key in Aarika's classroom. She want students to be engaged in problem noticing and problem-solving so that they are motivated and interested in the course work. Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/

This time on the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System podcast, another installment of longer audio excerpts from decades-old instruction by Anatomy in Clay® Learning System founder Jon Zahourek as he discusses some basic insights into human anatomy in his ever-colorful style. This time, he starts with the brain stem before touching on cranial nerves, the role of the trigeminal nerve, and then a discussion of orbital sockets and what the human eye configuration and shape tells us about evolution, our arboreal roots, and how our vision compares to hawks and horses, among other creatures, and why. For a complete library of Anatomy in Clay®-related video clips, including some with Jon teaching, head to https://vimeo.com/anatomyinclay. Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/

A conversation with Bev Boyer and Ivannie Whistance with the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy. Bev Boyer has been a Massage Therapist and Teacher of Massage and Human Anatomy for 30 years. Bev founded the center to share human anatomy study utilizing cadavers and work with donors to share their health history and lifestyle. The center allows for empowerment, enrichment and education to stimulate knowledge and interest in many healthcare practitioners, high school students and teachers in her community. Ivannie Whistance is Vice President of the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy. Ivannie has been an intern with the lab for over four years and has since joined our board as Vice President. She has a bachelors degree in biology and a masters of science in forensic medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ivannie assists in dissection, oversees and helps with autopsies, and helps direct the student interns. More about the Colorado Learning Center of Human Anatomy: http://www.anatomylearningcenter.org/ Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhcrkEJ6kZENLWl3dmcNwQ Intro and Outro music "Viscious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis https://mobygratis.com/