MCA Human Anatomy Class
Dr. Peterson
Dear Parents:
I am very excited to have your son/daughter in my class! Since this will be a rigorous high school course, containing a wide range of medical terminology and concepts regarding the structure and function of the human body, I wanted to provide an overview of the class. I want to partner with you to ensure the success of your son/daughter. Please feel free to contact me at any time. My email address is: drspeterson@hotmail.com.
e-Learning Content
Since we consider MCA to be a college preparatory school, we are preparing your son/daughter for the skills needed for the twenty-first century, which include access to tools and resources 24/7 on any device; relevant and applied content; and culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration. We will be using SoftChalk Cloud to house all course content. Feel free to browse the site to get familiar with the organization of the course. [You will need to sign in with your full name (the User Identifier) and click the "Continue" button when asked to "Click the Finish button on the last page".)
Examples of e-learning tools
Digital Course Content
Course content will be organized similar to the Learning Management Systems used throughout the nation, such as Schoology, Moodle and BlackBoard. This will allow students to easily access, manage and share information. PlusPortals will continue to be your reference for grades. Students also are able to download an app that provides easy access to all course content; this is not mandatory.
Interactive Multimedia
Throughout the course, students will find interactive elements, such as games, simulations, and various exploration activities. These activities are highly engaging, challenge the student on their individual level, and reinforce key concepts. Examples that you will find in this class include: crosswords, drag and drop activities, sorting games, performing a surgical simulation, identifying anatomy on interactive X-rays, and more!
Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online. It's also about ease of use. Students can master many of these tools in minutes. In anatomy, students will discuss practical applications on a secure site; produce a digital storytelling presentation to relate an injury to its associated anatomy; and create their own interactive anatomy images!
Anatomy will be challenging, engaging and fun!
Technology at Night...
It has been found that the blue light emitted by electronic devices in the evening and nighttime hours may be harmful to sleep and other bodily processes. As such, I recommend that all students download f.lux to diminish exposure to blue light. Learn more...
Contact Information
Email: drspeterson@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.mca.lwcc.org/
Phone: 763-488-7900