Nuts about Nutrition

Listen to this episode where Tami Hodge (McGraw-Hill) interviews Toni Burkhalter (University of Illinois) and Ryan Yoakum (University of Illinois) about engaging students through storytelling! As a history major, it was quite daunting for me to enroll in a human nutrition course as a general education class. Although I had previously performed well in my history and humanities courses, I had not taken any college STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) classes and I was worried I would not comprehend the course material. Despite these worries, I performed well in my nutrition class and was even offered a teaching assistant position to engage with the course material from an educator’s perspective. Based on my experience as a student and educator, I realized not only does human nutrition connect to history, but historical methods also may help students better understand human nutrition. The following are three ways using history in the nutrition classroom benefits students. Listen to hear more!

Please join Angela Collene (Ohio State University), Colleen Spees (Ohio State University), and Anne Smith (Ohio State University) as they talk about the key changes in the 12th edition of Wardlaw's Contemporary Nutrition! Wardlaw's Contemporary Nutrition is a complete and balanced resource. Current research is at its core with evidence-based science and new "Farm-to-Fork" and "Ask the RDN" features.• Teaching Approach: The text conveys nutritional concepts and science to all kinds of students, many of whom have limited backgrounds in biology or chemistry, at a level they can easily grasp.

With recent events, it's time to think about getting your Nutrition 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.

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

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about critical thinking, fats/lipids and one way to kick start your critical thinking in class. 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-classroom

Join Jim Connely and Lauren Vondra (McGraw Hill Education) as they talk about two fun revisions to Schiff Essentials and Wardlaw's Contemporary Functional. You will learn about Lauren's role at the company and some fun things about these wonderful revisions! Give it a listen and a rating!

Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) as he talks bout a major announcement of NutritionCalc Plus being available stand-alone in Connect! This is for anyone who isn't using a McGraw-Hill textbook or would like to add Connect features with their current stand-alone NutritionCalc Plus. Jim talks about presenting physiology through squats, an article and video by Jim and Denise Russo at Cabrillo College! Check this article out! https://www.mheducation.com/highered/highered/discipline-detail/nutrition/physiology-presents-learning-opportunities-in-nutrition-courses.html

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

Join Jim Connely and Valerie Kramer (McGraw Hill Education) as they talk about the start of our implementation season! We are excited to offer a world class implementation event on July 19th. This event is virtual and open to anyone teaching with a McGraw-Hill book and Connect. Jim and Valerie talk about Nutrition, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology plus Medical Terminology. Sign up today! Additionally, we will be conducting a face-to-face session for course preparation on July 25th and 26th in the Dubuque, Iowa office. Seats are limited. Reach out to your learning technology representative today!Check this article out! Things to consider when developing your Connect course! https://www.mheducation.com/highered/highered/discipline-detail/anatomy-physiology/things-to-consider-when-developing-a-course.html

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and Megan Sanctuary (Northern Kentucky University) as they talk about how to help students win in Nutrition. Megan and Jim have a conversation about the controversial topic of MILK! Megan talks about how she started teaching, proven strategies for the classroom, teaching tips for your class. You will learn about Megan's favorite topics and so much more! Megan talks about the three areas where students struggle and some fun strategies to help them! Digital Assets talked about on this show: NutritionCalc Plus, Assess My Diet, Connect Nutrition

Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and Angela Collene (The Ohio State University) as they talk about how to help students win in Nutrition. Angela and Jim have a conversation about Gordon Wardlaw, how she started teaching, using ROCK and ROLL in the classroom, teaching tips for your class. You will learn about Angela's favorite topics (digestion and nutrition through the life cycle) and so much more! Angela talks about the three areas where students struggle and some fun strategies to help them! Digital Assets talked about on this show: NutritionCalc Plus, Assess My Diet, Connect Nutrition, Tegrity A special shout out to Lynn Breithaupt (McGraw-Hill Education) for being awesome! Thank you to the awesome legacy pass along by Gordon Wardlaw- I wish that I could have met him and his class would have been FUN!