Thanks! That's a good tip. I think I'm following it. I'm still getting the hang of things around here.
Sure! Students can submit mock MCAT questions; propose new modules to diversify the course; write a commentary on a paper; analyze a relevant movie (h/t Eleanor Gilmore-Szott); interview a PI/Clinician they work with about the course topic; or propose a new assignment. One student is writing a song!
I've also created a 'Bioethics Course Soundtrack' on Spotify. I'll be adding to the playlist as more students turn in this assignment. I've been pleasantly surprised at the rich selection of music so far. Take a listen and see if it resonates! open.spotify.com/playlist/492...
Bioethics Class Soundtrack · Playlist · 17 songs
I offer my students a menu of assignments they may select from. My current favorite is "Create a Course Playlist." Students include at least 8 songs and write liner notes describing how they correspond to topics or texts we covered in class. Here's an example of some liner notes.