As instructors teaching the non-majors microbiology student you often hear “why do I need to know this”?  Bringing relevancy into the course can sometimes be difficult due to time constraints of all kinds.  McGraw Hill helps instructors bring relevancy into the classroom with Relevancy Modules that can be assigned within Connect. Learn how Dr. Dorothy Wood of Durham Technical College engages her students with these easy to use and interesting modules covering topics like Vaccines, Biotechnology Antibiotic Resistance, SARS-CoV2 and more.

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How to answer the question "Why"?

Scientists have produced effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19. The speed with which the vaccines were produced is unprecedented, and that makes some worry that they were “rushed through” and may not be safe or effective. This mini-lecture reviews vaccine biology and discusses how the current vaccines were made and assessed and discusses their safety profile now that they are being administered to the public.To see this talk visually, click here! https://www.mheducation.com/highered/highered/discipline-detail/microbiology/vaccines-and-covid-19.htmlAbout the AuthorKelly Cowan has taught microbiology to pre-nursing and allied health students for over 20 years. She received her PhD from the University of Louisville and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Maryland and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Her campus, Miami University Middletown, is an open admissions regional campus of Miami University in Ohio. She has also authored over 25 basic research papers with her undergraduate and graduate students. For the past several years, she has turned her focus to studying pedagogical techniques that narrow the gap between under resourced students and well-resourced students. She is past chair of the American Society for Microbiology’s Undergraduate Education committee and past chair of ASM’s education division, Division W.

Let's Talk Vaccines and COVID-19 – Lecture in a Box

Check out this awesome lecture from Kelly Cowan. The live lecture link is below, if you want to view it with visuals. Enjoy! Instructors - with everything else you are handling during this bizarre semester, brushing up on your epidemiology may not be high on your list. But students have been bombarded with a lot of information (good and bad) about how pandemics work, and they will probably be looking to you for answers. I have taught epidemiology to undergraduates for over 20 years, and I put together a little 30-minute lecture that you can pop in to your course, pain-free! In this lecture, with clear slides and narration by me, your students will get information on what epidemiology actually is, how SARS-CoV-2 how screening tests work (including specificity vs. sensitivity), why some people get sick and others don't, herd immunity, contact tracing, vaccine preparation, and more.https://www.mheducation.com/highered/highered/discipline-detail/microbiology/epidemiology-for-a-pandemic.htmlKelly Cowan has taught microbiology to pre-nursing and allied health students for over 20 years. She received her PhD from the University of Louisville and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Maryland and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Her campus, Miami University Middletown, is an open admissions regional campus of Miami University in Ohio. She has also authored over 25 basic research papers with her undergraduate and graduate students. For the past several years, she has turned her focus to studying pedagogical techniques that narrow the gap between under resourced students and well-resourced students. She is past chair of the American Society for Microbiology’s Undergraduate Education committee and past chair of ASM’s education division, Division W.

Lecture in a Box: Epidemiology of a Pandemic

Tune in to this episode of Grow Microbiology, where Tami Hodge (McGraw-Hill) interviews Denise Andersen (University of Washington: Senior Lecturer Emeritus) about the 10th Edition of Nester's Microbiology. Denise talks about writing a book during a pandemic and staying true to preparing today's student for tomorrow's information. Denise talks about current COVID-19 Pandemic and how it presents learning opportunities. Nester's Microbiology: Perfect for the non-major/allied health student (and also appropriate for mixed majors courses), this text provides a rock solid foundation in microbiology. By carefully and clearly explaining the fundamental concepts and offering vivid and appealing instructional art, Microbiology: A Human Perspective draws students back to their book again and again!The text has a concise and readable style, covers the most current concepts, and gives students the knowledge and mastery necessary to understand advances of the future. A body systems approach is used in the coverage of diseases. 

Preparing Today’s Student for Tomorrow’s Information

Tune in to this episode where we interview Heidi Smith, Microbiology Professor at Fort Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO. Heidi offers tips on how to make the best decisions regarding your health, family, and community, provides easy-to-understand information on the novel Coronavirus, and shares best practices on how you can successfully move to online classes during this unprecedented time. Please note: this episode was recorded on 3/17/2020. Due to the evolving nature of this topic, we recommend following CDC, federal, state, and local government guidelines and mandates.

COVID Information + Tips to move your course online

With recent events, it's time to think about getting your Microbiology course online! Join Valerie Kramer (valerie.kramer@mheducation.com) and Jim Connely (james.connely@mheducation.com) as they discuss moving your course online. It's all about communication, organization—and keeping it simple!          Inspiration comes from a recent article by professors Stephanie Moore (University of Virginia) and Charles B. Hodges (Georgia Southern University). You can find their article at: http://bit.ly/AdvicetoMoveOnline. 

Tips to Move Your Science Course Online

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about how key branded content offered through Connect Microbiology is tagged to the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) curriculum guidelines. We built these tags to assist you in customizing assignments and in reporting your students’ performance against these guidelines. This greatly enhances your ability to assess student learning in your courses by allowing you to align your learning activities to peer-reviewed standards from an organization. 

Why do we LOVE using the ASM Curriculum Guidelines?

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about an article called "7 Ways to Tackle Student Engagement" This article was written by Ray Dademo and you will hear Jim's take on it.  Enjoy the show!https://www.mheducation.com/highered/ideas/homepage/7-ways-to-tackle-student-engagement

7 tips to student engagement in Microbiology!

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about the 5 second rule, one fun way to kick start your critical thinking in class and how the San Francisco 49ers are making an impact off the field to improve education and equity. The show opens with a scene featuring the amazing & talented Vanessa Franklin (McGraw-Hill Education). Enjoy the show!Cut Through the Buzz: 8 Ways to Teach Critical Thinking by Dr. Gregory Feist:https://www.mheducation.com/highered/ideas/homepage/8-steps-to-develop-critical-thinking-in-the-classroomMyths: True or Falsehttps://www.asm.org/Podcasts/MicrobeWorld-Video/Episodes/True-or-False-The-5-Second-Rule,-Sterile-Urine,-CoLonger Contact Times Increase Cross-Contamination of Enterobacter aerogenes from Surfaces to Foodhttps://aem.asm.org/content/82/21/6490San Francisco 49ers and Chegg Partner to Provide First Generation Students with College Scholarshipshttps://www.49ers.com/news/san-francisco-49ers-and-chegg-partner-to-provide-first-generation-students-with-

How to kick-start critical thinking! Is the 5 second rule real?

Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) as he interviews faculty live from the exhibit hall! McGraw-Hill Education was live from booth #14/15 in Tysons Corner, VA! Jim talks to Rohini!Dawn Foster Hartnett: The University of MinnesotaSteve: The Ohio State UniversityAmy Chang: ASM

Live from ASM 2019

Join Jim Connely and Sally Yagan (McGraw Hill Education) as they give you an inside look at the Support at Every Step program. You can find out more about this by visiting here: www.supportateverystep.comRemember: You Don’t Have to Tackle it Alone.We’re here to help – get real-world support and guidance every step of the way.www.supportateverystep.com

Support at Every Step of the Way!

Join Jim Connely in this solo show discussing an article he found about clothing and body odor PLUS the NCLEX exam style questions in McGraw-Hill Education’s Connect Microbiology!  The article on body odor can be found here: https://beautymatter.com/2019/08/could-probiotic-clothing-eliminate-body-odor/Jim outlines how McGraw-Hill has questions in the following areas:Career PrepClinical ApplicationTest Prep NCLEX questions are key in Microbiology to prepare students for a career in nursing. Practicing for the NCLEX exam not only prepares students with the knowledge, but also the confidence for success on the exam. So, we’ve created the resources to help! NCLEX course-wide content for all Microbiology Connect courses. Questions written by a contributing Registered Nurse are modeled after the true NCLEX exam (they are not identical). 

Body Odor plus Fashion...and a discussion about NCLEX style questions!

Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) and Sara Leiding (student at the University of Iowa and Summer Intern for McGraw Hill Education) as they talk about the student ambassador program and how the culture at McGraw-Hill Education is the difference. Sara talks about her experience with Connect and being a student ambassador turned summer intern! She gives a shoutout to Michelle Watnick (and family), Rob Coe, Tracie McQuillen, Emmy Jarvis, Darrell, Angie Schindler, Jennifer Lewis, Tom Goerdt, Tara Broadway, the national sales team and many more. Listen to learn from Sara and find out how your students can get involved with the McGraw-Hill student ambassador program!

McGraw-Hill: Our culture makes a difference!

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about the exciting happenings at this year’s ASMCUE in Tysons, VA. Author Corners (Saturday August 3rd): 10:30-11:00 AM Teaching Microbiology Today with Denise Anderson (Nester's Microbiology) 11:15-11:45 Extremely Practical Guide For Using Just-In-Time Teaching, Like, Tomorrow with Heidi Smith and Kelly Cowan (Cowan and Cowan Fundamentals)1:00-1:30 High Impact Practices in the Microbiology Classroom with Barry Chess (Tamaro's Microbiology)1:45-2:15 SmartBook® 2.0 with Heidi Smith (Front Range CC) Here is the best part—if you attend all four sessions, you will be entered for a chance to win your choice of some great prizes! We look forward to seeing you at ASMCUE. Tune in to learn more!

McGraw-Hill Education 2019 ASM Preview show!

Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) as we wish you a happy micro biome day! Jim Shares a quick passage from Prescott&apos;s Microbiology to help fuel this awesome day! 

Happy Microbiome Day from GROW MICROBIOLOGY!

An audio podcast series dedicated to the sharing of ideas, best practices, teaching tips, educational solutions, and other exciting topics in Microbiology.