Scaling Learning Beyond the Textbook: Open, Hybrid Design for Equity, Rigor, and Enjoyment in Anatomy & Physiology

This presentation explores how hybrid course design can extend learning beyond the textbook in large-enrollment Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) courses. At UNLV, the two-course A&P sequence (KIN 223 and 224) serves over 1,200 students each semester. Supported by consecutive teaching fellowships, the program reimagined content delivery using instructor-produced open lecture videos, downloadable study slides, and structured exam pools—freely accessible through a central course hub. The redesign applies open pedagogy principles to enhance equity, rigor, and student enjoyment. In-person assignments (IPAs) promote teamwork and active learning, while asynchronous videos with accurate captions and annotations provide flexible, inclusive access to complex content. Faculty collaboration ensures consistency and quality across sections, and student feedback guides ongoing improvement. Participants will gain practical strategies for developing open instructional media, coordinating large courses through shared resources, and integrating student voice in course design. Data on engagement, evaluations, and persistence illustrate how open, intentional design can create equitable, engaging, and scalable learning experiences beyond the textbook.