Effectively Integrating Case Studies in the Microbiology Classroom During a Pandemic

Explore effective strategies for integrating case studies in microbiology education during pandemic restrictions in this 58-minute presentation by Rodney P. Anderson, author of "Outbreak: Cases in Real-World Microbiology, Second Edition." Learn how to implement cooperative learning groups, discover classroom-tested real-world cases tailored to specific course needs, and gain insights into overcoming challenges posed by the pandemic. Delve into topics such as team member expectations, class preparation, academic and social objectives, room arrangements, and monitoring techniques. Gain valuable knowledge on unique cases, grading rubrics, student access to case studies, pacing, and self-evaluation methods. Benefit from Anderson's personal experiences and participate in a Q&A session addressing various aspects of case study implementation in microbiology classrooms.

Introduction
Challenges
Solutions
Practical Implementation
CaseBased Approach
Class Preparation
Team Member Expectations
Team Leader Expectations
Team Interaction Guidelines
Academic Objectives
Social Objectives
Practical Aspects
Room Arrangements
Materials
Monitoring
Outbreak
Unique Cases
Questions
References
QA
Leader
Personal Experience
Questions Answers
Grading Rubrics
Student Access to Case Studies
Sources of Case Studies
Case Study Pace
Case Study Content
SelfEvaluation
Issues caused by the pandemic