For Case Authors

• CBI Case Design Starter Kit (pdf)
  Materials for faculty authors of CBI cases. The Starter Kit includes a review of the CBI process, case design templates and the "Case Organizer Tool" for planning and writing cases.
• CBI Case Organizer Tool (pdf)
  Use this brief form to organize the details of a case.
• CBI Case Design Templates (pdf)
  Alternatives to the "single patient, unknown diagnosis" case presentation.
• Links to free online cases (doc)
• Overview of Case Based Instruction (doc)

For CBI Facilitators

• OMSE Facilitator Notes (pdf)
  A "how to" guide for facilitators. (These are the material distributed at the facilitator training workshop - CBI Workshop 1.)

• Writing Course Goals and Objectives (doc)
  Outlines the differences between course goals and learning objectives and provides tips for writing both.
• Writing Measurable Objectives (doc)
  Practical materials on how to write attainable, measurable objectives. (Originally developed by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine)

• Bloom's Taxonomy & Multiple Choice Exams (pdf)
  Provides guidelines for writing multiple choice questions that assess the various cognitive levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
• NBME Guide to Item Writing, 3rd edition (pdf)
  The most current edition (2002) of the definitive guide to writing test questions for the basic and clinical sciences.

• Preparing a Lecture Presentation (doc)
  Describes the Murray A.P.E.S. model for presentations/lectures and identifies the characteristics of effective presentations relative to principles of adult learing.
• Interactive Lecture Manual (pdf)
• Active Learning and Assessment (doc)
  Defines the seven characteristics of classroom assessment and describes techniques that can be used to promote active learning.

• Team Learning Design Workshop (pps)
  PowerPoint presentation on how to create TL session.
• Team Learning Faculty Primer (pdf)
  Reviews the basic components of Team Learning (TL) and provides example activities.
• Team Learning - Basic Logistics & Facilitation Tips (pdf)
  Describes the mechanics of a TL session, with recommendations for timing the segements (e.g., how long should the student have to take the IRAT). Also includes suggestions for moderating TL sessions.
• Team Learning- Writing Effective Items for IRAT/GRAT and GAP (pdf)
  Guidelines for developing questions that encourage discussion and reward students' preparation.
• TL Guidelines for Consistency Across Blocks (doc)

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