psyc&100 - general psychology. what we will look at today course website & syllabus items...
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What we will look at today
• Course website & syllabus• Items you will need for the course• Why we use clickers• How to register your i>Clicker+• How to prepare for each class• What class time is
Much educational research shows clickers produce:
• Better learning• More active, engaged learning• More spirited class discussion• Allows anonymous input• More focus on topics you feel you need help
with• Students like them
How will clickers help you?
• Credit for participating in class• Credit for being prepared for class• More fun with interactive learning• Better understanding of the material• More in-depth discussions• More student-Instructor & student-student
interaction• Better grades
Bring your clickers to class each day
• We need them for:– Choosing answers to application questions– Participation points
• No working clicker = no points– The Syllabus quiz = 5 extra credit points• Makes up for missed clickers, unable to attend etc.
What class time is …and is notThe “Guide by the side”
Not “The sage on the stage”
Helping you understand the material
Not just giving you the material
Preparation for class
• Listen to the video for today’s chapter before attending class.– If you don’t you will not know what you need help
with.• Complete the folder activity– Get a stamp– Basis for discussion
• Bring your clicker– Participation credit
What class time is …
• Discussing Psychological topics, current research, and critical thinking questions from folder activities
Exam review class:• Finding what you need help with– After you have listened to the online video
Discussing what you need help with(Clickers are used to select choices)
Taking exams• Exams (all multiple choice) are taken online• You may use all the study items during the exam
Grades
• 200 pts. = 4 Exams - 50pts. @• 50 pts. = Psyc. Launchpad• 50 pts. = Participation• (Clickers & folder) 50 Pts.
This class is for you if …
• You want active learning in class• You want a say in what is covered in class• You want a class based on – Student-student discussion– Student-instructor discussion– Critical thinking questions– Credit for participating