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Jonathan E. Westfall; Evan M. Hill – Teaching of Psychology, 2024
Introduction: Recruiting undergraduate students to participate in research has long been an established practice within psychology. Although this data source has weaknesses, this involvement in the research process has considerable pedagogical value in teaching students research methodology. Statement of the Problem: Most common software packages…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Researchers, Recruitment, Research Administration
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Shaffer, Dennis M.; Collura, Michael J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2009
We evaluated the effectiveness of the use of an electronic personal response system (or "clickers") during an introductory psychology lecture on perceptual constancy. We graphed and projected student responses to questions during the lecture onto a large-screen display in Microsoft PowerPoint. The distributions of answers corresponded…
Descriptors: Psychology, Lecture Method, Introductory Courses, Student Reaction
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Solomon, Paul R.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
A series of computer simulations of the neuronal resting and action potentials are described. Discusses the use of simulations to overcome the difficulties of traditional instruction, such as blackboard illustration, which can only illustrate these events at one point in time. Describes systems requirements necessary to run the simulations.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Higher Education, Neurology
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Pemberton, Joy R.; Borrego, Joaquin, Jr.; Cohen, Lee M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2006
We assessed the effects of using LearnStar[TM], an interactive, computer-based teaching tool, as an in-class exam review method. Students with higher LearnStar review scores had higher grades. Furthermore, students' satisfaction ratings indicated that LearnStar reviews were more enjoyable and conducive to participation than traditional reviews.…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grades (Scholastic), Student Attitudes