Topic
Neuroscience
7 posts.
Making the Lesson, Not Planning It
A month ago I wrote about how the app is the lesson. This week I crossed a quieter threshold. I am no longer building apps as enrichment, or as a special-occasion tool. I am building them instead of..
Build the Tool, Don't Find the Tool
A classroom question about blinking became a purpose-built data tool and a case for building the app a lesson needs.
Pedagogical Deep Dive: Teaching the Neurochemical Link Between Epilepsy and Alcohol Withdrawal
Throughout the semester, our units on addiction often focus on systems like the opioid pathway, which is common in medical biochemistry. This year in Neuroscience, I restructured our unit to...
Explore New Experimental Lessons, Resources, and Artifacts Page!
Dear Readers and Subscribers, I wanted to share some exciting news with you! Over the years, I’ve been working on creating lessons that are a bit outside the box, blending technology, science, and...
Exploring Robotics as a Model for the Human Nervous System
Today in neuroscience class, I introduced the students to an EV3 robotic input-output system, aiming to draw parallels between robotics and the human nervous system. I set up the robot with three...
Neuroscience Elective
As I dive into teaching a new Neuroscience elective (my first new course in 23 years). I’m filled with a mix of excitement and a touch of imposter syndrome. While I’ve always been fascinated by...
Simulating Parkinson's: Using Electronics to Build Empathy
This lab activity takes students on a unique journey through the world of neuroscience and engineering to explore the complex nature of Parkinson's Disease. Students will simulate the motor...