Ep03: Online Teaching and Learning in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Many teachers and students have been hesitant to embrace online learning, but the Coronavirus pandemic has left little choice but to do so. So, what does teaching pathology and laboratory medicine look like in a virtual setting?  On this episode of Inside the Lab, our hosts Dr. Lotte Mulder and Ms. Kelly Swails are joined by Dr. Sara E. Wobker, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Urology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Natalie Banet, MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Dr. Richard Davis, PhD, D(ABMM), MLS(ASCP)CM, Regional Director of Microbiology for Providence Health Care in Eastern Washington, to discuss online teaching and learning in the age of COVID-19. The panelists explain how the landscape of virtual education has changed in light of the pandemic and describe how teaching pathology and laboratory medicine online differs from other subject areas. Listen in for insight on promoting equity and inclusion in a virtual setting, overcoming the limitations of remote learning, and avoiding the pitfalls associated with creating educational resources online. Key Takeaways ·       Past vs present online learning ·       How the landscape of online learning has changed in light of the pandemic·       How teaching pathology online differs from other subject areas, and which aspects of laboratory medicine are particularly difficult to teach virtually·       How to promote diversity and inclusion in online learning ·       How to address the needs of ESL, hearing impaired and neurodivergent students in a virtual setting·       Predictions around the future of remote learning Connect with ASCP ASCPASCP on FacebookASCP on InstagramASCP on TwitterASCP 2020 Virtual Connect with Dr. Wobker Dr. Wobker at UNC School of MedicineVirtual Pathology Grand RoundsDr. Wobker on Twitter Connect with Dr. Banet Dr. Banet at Brown UniversityDr. Banet’s WebsiteDr. Banet on YouTubeDr. Banet on TwitterDeeper Levels Podcast Connect with Dr. Davis Providence Health CareDr. Davis on Twitter Dr. Davis’ Viral Mask TweetConnect with Dr. Mulder & Ms. Swails Dr. Mulder on TwitterMs. Swails on Twitter