Active and Distance Learning in Neuroscience Education.

Neuron

Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Center, Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA; Sierra Pacific Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centers, Palo Alto VA Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA; A.B. Baker Section on Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology, Mi

Published: June 2020


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With social distancing and uncertainty about the complete re-opening of laboratories and campuses, there is a pressing need for a more flexible educational experience. Seizing this opportunity to integrate active learning into adaptive curricula can fast-forward neuroscience education at every level.

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