Using technology to teach introductory psychology Event
- Time:
- 09:30 - 16:00
- Date:
- 10 May 2017
- Venue:
- Mathematics and Science Learning Centre Building 29, Level 3, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ
For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 02380 598810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .
Event details
There is tremendous potential in the use of ICT to improve the quality of the student experience and to familiarise learners going on to study psychology at undergraduate level with some typical ways of working in HE. Moreover there are now inspectable Ofqual requirements to use ICT in the teaching and learning of psychology at A-level. The aim of the day is to introduce some ways in which ICT can be used to enhance the experience of psychology students and teachers. The emphasis is on the use of free and very low cost technology. The technology explored is suitable for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Mobile platforms are supported, however the range of suitable applications is smaller, in particular for iPads. This 1 day course is suitable for all teachers of psychology in schools & colleges.
Learning outcomes
All participants will:
- Understand a range of ways in which psychology students’ experience can be enhanced by the use of technology
- See the use of educational technology in the context of principles of effective learning
- Understand Ofqual requirements for the use of ICT in the teaching of psychology and how these may be inspected
- Be familiar with a range of subject-appropriate applications including software and online solutions
- Be able to conduct desired technology-based strategies at zero or very low cost
- Have the opportunity to install applications on to own devices with support
- Receive a copy of Matt Jarvis’ Brilliant ideas for using ICT in the classroom
Indicative content
- The principles for the effective use of technology in the teaching and learning of psychology
- Psychology-specific search tools including on-line databases and search engines
- Apps to conduct studies and demos including experimental simulations and survey tools
- Zoocams suitable for observational research
- Software and websites for visualising descriptive statistics and carrying out inferential analysis
- Populating a psychology VLE in order to extend as well as support classroom learning
Course cost £130 per person. To book please email mslc@soton.ac.uk