Revolutionizing Medical Education with Brick Analytics

Kathryn Kleist — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:59:17 +0000

Brick Analytics Enhances Learning and Supports Struggling Students

Our latest feature, Brick Analytics, will transform how faculty and administrators approach student learning and support. This innovative tool promises to enrich the learning experience and identify and assist struggling medical students, ensuring no aspiring physician is left behind.

Tracking Progress Like Never Before

One of the most significant advantages of Brick Analytics is its ability to track student progress effortlessly. Faculty members can now gauge how many students have read the assigned Brick, how many have answered questions, and more, all with a single click. This real-time tracking feature eliminates the days of giving readings and wondering if anyone completed them.

Enhanced Visibility

The days of uncertainty about student engagement are over. With Brick Analytics, faculty and administrators can readily see if students are keeping up with assignments and how well they perform. This increased visibility into student progress allows educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet their students' needs effectively.

Insightful Data for Targeted Teaching

Taking it one step further, Brick Analytics goes beyond tracking and provides invaluable insights into student comprehension. Educators can now assess whether students understand the assigned material, eliminating the guesswork around competencies. This feature is a game-changer for instructors who want to ensure their students are adequately prepared for their future medical careers or even the lecture they’re about to deliver.

Supporting Struggling Students

Beyond its educational benefits, Brick Analytics profoundly impacts identifying and supporting struggling medical students. By monitoring student engagement and performance, faculty and administrators can proactively identify individuals facing challenges in their studies.

This early intervention is crucial in preventing talented students from abandoning their dreams due to academic difficulties. Faculty members can reach out to struggling students, offer support, and connect them with resources such as tutoring, counseling, or study groups. This proactive approach fosters a culture of inclusivity and ensures that no one is left behind.

Try Analytics Today

Brick Analytics is not just a tool; it's a transformative force in medical education. It empowers faculty and administrators to track, analyze, and support their students effectively. By utilizing this innovative platform, medical schools can uphold their commitment to producing top-tier physicians while fulfilling every student's dream of becoming a healer.

For more information on Brick Analytics and how it can revolutionize your medical education program, head to Bricks Create. We've also put together a video to help you as you start analyzing the data.

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IAMSE and ScholarRx Announce New Curriculum Development Grant

Jeff Downing — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:30:49 +0000

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE), in collaboration with ScholarRx, is excited to announce a new curriculum development grant to promote the creation of innovative, shareable health sciences education curricula.

The goal of the IAMSE-ScholarRx Curriculum Development Grant is to provide funding which supports the development, implementation, and scholarly evaluation of shareable health sciences education curricula. Awardees will be given access to Rx Bricks Create, a groundbreaking authoring tool from ScholarRx, so that they can produce interactive digital learning modules (called Bricks). These shareable Bricks will be made available on the ScholarRx website, where students, instructors, and organizations from around the world will be able to access them at no cost.

Grant awardees will receive direct funding up to $5,000, along with approximately $50,000 in in-kind support, which includes:

Rx Bricks access for up to 200 students for one year
Investigator access to the ScholarRx Bricks Create Platform and Rx Bricks Collections
Investigator training and support for ScholarRx Brick development
$1,500 travel award for Principal Investigator (PI) to present the work at the Annual IAMSE Meeting

Dr. Neil Osheroff, president of IAMSE, said, “The IAMSE-ScholarRx Curriculum Development Grant is an outstanding opportunity for our members who are interested in curricular development to join in collaborative work with another institution to generate novel teaching materials. In addition to this new program, we very much value our partnership with ScholarRx and their support of our Association. They are generous in their support of student-centered initiatives, including the Student Educational Research Grant program and the New Educator and Scholars Training workshop, and we look forward to welcoming the Medical Student Alliance for Global Education (MeSAGE) meeting to the annual IAMSE conference.”

Dr. Tao Le, founder and CEO of ScholarRx, comments, “We have long valued our partnership with IAMSE and its mission to prepare and support health science educators from around the world. We believe this grant will be instrumental in helping awardees develop med-ed content that can be shared with students and educators across the globe.”

All current IAMSE members are eligible to submit a grant proposal. Visit https://www.iamse.org/iamse-grants/ to learn more about the application and submission process.

To obtain access to Rx Bricks Create, visit: https://scholarrx.com/iamse-grant/

The letter of intent is due November 14, 2021.

About ScholarRx: ScholarRx is a mission-driven organization currently serving over 150,000 medical students and physician learners annually. ScholarRx has developed a revolutionary componentized, multi-competency curricular platform that empowers medical schools and medical student organizations to rapidly develop high-quality education experiences, even in resource-constrained environments.

About IAMSE: IAMSE is a nonprofit professional development society organized and directed by health professions educators whose goals include promoting excellence and innovation in teaching, student assessment, program evaluation, instructional technology, human simulation, and learner-centered education.

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