Please click on the following LINKS for the quizzes you want to retake:
QUIZ 5 (Stomach 13-45)
QUIZ 6 (Spleen 1-9)
QUIZ 7 (Rest of Spleen, Heart)
QUIZ 8 (Heart 4-9, SI 1-11)
QUIZ 9 (Rest of SI, Ren 1-20)
QUIZ 10 (Rest of Ren, Du 1-14)
For Quizzes 1-4, ask Wai.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Quiz for SI 1-15
My apologies for posting this late. I had problems embedding this quiz onto the blog. Right now, to access it, you need to click on the link below to access the site.
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=ODUxOTgzGTE1
Thursday, November 3, 2016
How to access Socrative
Hi,
As you know, we have been taking online quizzes via a site called "Socrative." These quizzes are taken for a grade. I can only keep one quiz active at any given time. I am leaving the quiz that we took in class active until the weekend (at least). If you would like to retake any of the online quizzes after this, then you will have to email me (mid.error@gmail.com) so that I can activate that particular quiz for you.
Here is the information to access those quizzes:
- Go to "www.socrative.com"
- Click on STUDENT LOGIN
- For the Class ID# enter: 32791D64
- Enter your name
You will then be allowed to take whatever quiz is active at that time.
As a reminder, for fill in the blank questions, type in your responses with one space between each "blank."
Thanks,
Randy
As you know, we have been taking online quizzes via a site called "Socrative." These quizzes are taken for a grade. I can only keep one quiz active at any given time. I am leaving the quiz that we took in class active until the weekend (at least). If you would like to retake any of the online quizzes after this, then you will have to email me (mid.error@gmail.com) so that I can activate that particular quiz for you.
Here is the information to access those quizzes:
- Go to "www.socrative.com"
- Click on STUDENT LOGIN
- For the Class ID# enter: 32791D64
- Enter your name
You will then be allowed to take whatever quiz is active at that time.
As a reminder, for fill in the blank questions, type in your responses with one space between each "blank."
Thanks,
Randy
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Announcement
Hi,
I just posted the video for Spleen 1 through 10 (below). (We did not cover Spleen 10 yet.)
We are experimenting with this new format of online quizzes. I will give the quiz online tomorrow in class (via Socrative). After about 15 minutes, I will examine the results, and go over any questions which seem to have been problematic for many students.
After class, you will have the option of taking the quiz online again, to improve your score. I will take the best score on record for your grade.
This week, I did not create a Proprofs quiz for you to practice with (and I cannot find an old version of the quiz). I apologize for this. Please try to study Spleen 1 through 9, and be prepared to take the quiz on it tomorrow, to the best of your ability. Again, you will have a few days afterwards to retake the quiz and improve your score.
Thanks,
Randy
I just posted the video for Spleen 1 through 10 (below). (We did not cover Spleen 10 yet.)
We are experimenting with this new format of online quizzes. I will give the quiz online tomorrow in class (via Socrative). After about 15 minutes, I will examine the results, and go over any questions which seem to have been problematic for many students.
After class, you will have the option of taking the quiz online again, to improve your score. I will take the best score on record for your grade.
This week, I did not create a Proprofs quiz for you to practice with (and I cannot find an old version of the quiz). I apologize for this. Please try to study Spleen 1 through 9, and be prepared to take the quiz on it tomorrow, to the best of your ability. Again, you will have a few days afterwards to retake the quiz and improve your score.
Thanks,
Randy
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Announcement
Hi everyone,
There will be NO GRADED QUIZ for today's class.
I will first go over Stomach 13 through 45, addressing any questions you might have.
Then, I will be administering an ONLINE QUIZ (using a website called Socrative), but it will be used for formative purposes (that is, it is for me to know what I need to teach or reteach). To take this quiz, you will need a computer with online connection. I assume that the long distance learners have this (in order to see our classes). If you are coming to ICAOM and you do NOT have a computer, then we can probably accommodate you by using one of the library laptops.
After this, I will address any problems that I see from the results of the online quiz by reteaching.
If we do NOT get to the Spleen channel, then that will be fine. I actually intended to spend a fair amount of time on the Stomach channel, especially since it is such a long channel.
Again, thanks for your patience. I want to make sure you all have a firm grasp of this channel before proceeding.
Thanks,
Randy
There will be NO GRADED QUIZ for today's class.
I will first go over Stomach 13 through 45, addressing any questions you might have.
Then, I will be administering an ONLINE QUIZ (using a website called Socrative), but it will be used for formative purposes (that is, it is for me to know what I need to teach or reteach). To take this quiz, you will need a computer with online connection. I assume that the long distance learners have this (in order to see our classes). If you are coming to ICAOM and you do NOT have a computer, then we can probably accommodate you by using one of the library laptops.
After this, I will address any problems that I see from the results of the online quiz by reteaching.
If we do NOT get to the Spleen channel, then that will be fine. I actually intended to spend a fair amount of time on the Stomach channel, especially since it is such a long channel.
Again, thanks for your patience. I want to make sure you all have a firm grasp of this channel before proceeding.
Thanks,
Randy
Quiz on Stomach
I have consolidated questions from other questions so you can take this one quiz to prepare for this week.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Apologies, Updates
Hello everyone,
I'm sorry if there was a mix-up regarding last class.
I understand that the class finished the entire Stomach channel (a huge feat!). Despite assurances that you were ready for that quiz, I am going to forego administering a quiz, and instead do a review of the entire Stomach channel at the next class. I will then try to administer an ONLINE quiz of the Stomach channel in class, so I can see if there are any topics we need to re-cover.
After that, we can proceed on with the Spleen.
-Randy
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Announcement
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the later than usual posting.
Please remember that you are only responsible for what we cover in class. At last week's class, we went over Stomach 1-12.
I will not be able to teach class this Wednesday. Wai has made arrangements for someone to teach in my place.
Thank you,
Randy
Sorry for the later than usual posting.
Please remember that you are only responsible for what we cover in class. At last week's class, we went over Stomach 1-12.
I will not be able to teach class this Wednesday. Wai has made arrangements for someone to teach in my place.
Thank you,
Randy
Video for St 1-30
Please remember that you are only responsible for St 1-12, even though these postings go further.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Quiz on remaining points of LI
This quiz contains point location questions for: LI 6-LI 10, LI 12-LI 14, LI 16, LI 17, LI 19, and LI 20. It also contains point name questions for: LI 6, LI 7, LI 15, LI 18, LI 20.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Clarification
Hi,
Just to be clear, we only studied up until LI 15. Although the resources I am posting go further than LI 18, you are only responsible for what we covered in class.
Thus, next week's quiz will be on:
LI 1-7, LI 11, and LI 15.
Just to be clear, we only studied up until LI 15. Although the resources I am posting go further than LI 18, you are only responsible for what we covered in class.
Thus, next week's quiz will be on:
LI 1-7, LI 11, and LI 15.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Class Notes 1 Pictures
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| This was the first picture I drew, depicting the relationship between the PRIMARY CHANNELS, the LUO COLLATERALS, and the EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS. |
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| This is the second picture I drew, depicting a way to imagine one of the functions of the Lungs. The Lungs descend and disperse qi and water throughout the body, sort of like an umbrella. |
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Syllabus
Syllabus
Course Title/No: Acupoints 1/A101
Credits/Hours: 3/45
Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Randy K. Otaka
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00
Required Texts:
“A Manual of Acupuncture” by Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji with Kevin Baker
Recommended Texts:
“The Practical Applications of Meridian Style Acupuncture” by John E. Pirog
“Grasping the Wind” by Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, and Ken Boss
Purpose: This course introduces students to fundamental aspects of the acupoints of the first six channels (Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Small Intestine) and two extraordinary vessel channels (Ren and Du). Emphasis is placed upon point location, although related issues such as point names and point classes will also be discussed.
Objectives: Introduce students to the practice of point location. This in turn involves:
- acquaintance with anatomical structures and anatomical directions.
- acquaintance with common cun measurements.
The Course Blog:
I have placed this course online, on a blog. This provides an accessible, consistent source of all documentation for the course. If a student happens to miss a course, s/he can access a version of class notes online.
A second reason for utilizing a blog is that it conveniently allows access to different teaching media. In this class, I will be utilizing video to help students, particularly with practical tasks such as point location. These video files will be accessible on the blog. I will also post online quizzes on the blog. These quizzes can serve as practice for the actual (graded) quizzes.
A third reason is that the blog provides a (possible) medium of communication and exchange of information.
The address of the blog is:
icaomacupoints1fall2016.blogspot.com
Presently, all materials of the blog are open and accessible to anyone. If students wish to close access to the blog, then everyone who wishes to use the blog must create and submit a valid gmail account.
NOTE: All content in the blog should be respectful and encouraging.
ON HOMEWORK:
Reading Homework is posted. However, other assignments may not be. It is the discretion of the instructor to "create assignments" as the course proceeds.
Course Outline:
1) Wednesday, September 7.
Introduction to Meridian System.
Lung Channel.
Reading Homework: (OPTIONAL: Deadman, 11-55) Deadman, 73-91
2) Wednesday, September 14.
Quiz 1: On General Concepts, Lung Channel.
Large Intestine Channel, Part 1.
Reading Homework: Deadman 95-121
3) Wednesday, September 21.
Quiz 2: On Large Intestine Channel.
Large Intestine Channel, Part 2.
Reading Homework: Same as previous.
4) Wednesday, September 28.
Quiz 3: On Large Intestine Channel.
Stomach Channel, Part 1.
Reading Homework: Deadman 125-174
5) Wednesday, October 5.
Quiz 4: On Stomach Channel.
Stomach Channel, Part 2.
Reading Homework: Same as previous.
6) Wednesday, October 12.
Quiz 5: On Stomach Channel.
Spleen Channel, Part 1.
Review for Midterm.
Reading Homework: Deadman 177-205
7) Wednesday, October 19.
Spleen Channel, Part 2.
Reading Homework: Same as previous.
8) Wednesday, October 26.
Quiz 6: On Spleen Channel.
Heart Channel.
Reading Homework: Deadman, 209-223
9) Wednesday, November 2.
Quiz 7: On Heart Channel.
Small Intestine Channel, Part 1.
Reading Homework: Deadman, 227-248
10) Wednesday, November 9.
Quiz 8: On Small Intestine Channel.
Small Intestine Channel, Part 2.
Reading Homework: Same as previous.
11) Wednesday, November 16.
Quiz 9: On Small Intestine Channel.
Ren, Part 1.
Reading Homework: Deadman, 495-525
12) Wednesday, November 23.
Quiz 10: On Ren.
Ren, Part 2.
Reading Homework: Same as previous.
13) Wednesday, November 30.
Quiz 11: On Ren.
Du, Part 1.
Reading Homework: Deadman, 529-562
14) Wednesday, December 7.
REVIEW
15) Wednesday, December 14.
FINAL
Grades are determined by the following criteria:
50% Quizzes, 25% Final, 25% Homework (Attendance)
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