Empathy in Geriatric Patient Care
Careers in geriatrics and gerontology are on the rise: 4 of the top 6 occupations with most projected job growth through 2024 deal with geriatric care Health occupations and social assistance industries are expected to have the fastest employment growth and add the most jobs through 2024 5 million job openings will be available in […]
5 Ways to Integrate Active Learning into Your Lectures
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV A new buzzword in the education world is “active learning.” Across the country, colleges are adapting from the lecture model to active learning. Imagine your old college days, sitting in a sea of students and listening to the professor talk for […]
Take Notes by Hand for Deeper Processing
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV A young man who is close to me recently showed me his college report card, which indicated he had received an A in English. He was previously challenged in that subject, but has always excelled in math and science. I had […]
Teacher Tip: Creative RealCare Baby Storage and More!
Lauren Williams currently teaches early elementary education courses, including a Parenting class, at McCracken County High School. With 19 years of teaching experience, she has a wealth of knowledge and practice working with different schools and programs. Lauren uses RealCare Baby® infant simulators in her Parenting classes and says she would recommend all teachers use the […]
Incorporate Infant Toy Safety Into Your Family & Consumer Sciences Classroom This Season
By Denise Bodart, Realityworks RealCare Product Manager In the next few weeks, children around the globe will be gifted with toys of all shapes and sizes. Since December is also Safe Toys & Gifts Awareness Month, a lesson on the importance of selecting safe and age-appropriate toys for infants and children might benefit your parenting, child […]
Recognize National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month 2015 in Your Classroom
By Denise Bodart, Realityworks RealCare Product Manager When conducting lessons on pregnancy and pregnancy prevention, students need to consider the short- and long-term consequences of having babies and recognize the responsibilities associated with being pregnant and having a newborn. May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and a great opportunity to discuss these important topics in […]
Babies are for Hugging, not Shaking: Why Realityworks’ Shaken Baby Simulator is my Favorite
By Stacy Knudson, Realityworks Account Services Representative How many people get to work with babies all day long without ever having to change a diaper? How many of those infant’s heads flash with red lights? Realityworks‘ Account Services Team has the privilege of being involved with many life-changing, generally adorable simulators. However, the Baby I […]
Highlights from the RealCare Curriculum: Breastfeeding versus Formula Feeding
By Denise Bodart, Realityworks RealCare Product Manager In addition to offering powerful experiential learning products, Realityworks‘ RealCare product line also offers effective, standards-based curriculum. This blog series highlights various activities, lessons and free downloads from the curriculum to help educators make the most of their tools. For this post, we’re focusing on lesson 2.4 from […]