PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE Michael Britt: The Psych Files Demonic Possession Interactive (August 18, 2016) URL https://my.visme.co/projects/n0673dm4-demonic-possession-interactive DESCRIPTION From the website: Last week I posted about an infographic I created to help students think critically about the topic of demonic possession. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to make the presentation… Read more »
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Psychology Website of the Week — ideas42
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE ideas42 URL ideas42.org DESCRIPTION “Our mission is a simple one: to use the power of behavioral science to design scalable solutions to some of society’s most difficult problems.” This organization is fascinating. Tour the site to learn that the group specifically develops interventions of behavioral solutions to social issues. … Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week — Mindful: Taking Time For What Matters
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Mindful: Taking Time For What Matters URL http://www.mindful.org/meditation/ DESCRIPTION This website offers a number of resources for those interesting in understanding the positive effects of meditation. More importantly, it offers a number of meditation exercises that are free for those who want to begin to explore the phenomenon. On… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — The Teratology Society
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK The Teratology Society URL http://www.teratology.org/generalpublic.asp DESCRIPTION This is an excellent website resource offering accurate information regarding the topic. It can be used in conjunction with the developmental chapters of the textbook and used as part of the nature-nurture discussion. The information is up to date, and considering the current… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week —
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK LookMind URL http://lookmind.com/ DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating fun site. It features “brain games,” galleries full of various optical illusions, and 3D stereograms. It would make a great resource for teaching Sensation & Perception.
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Aipoly Vision
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Aipoly Vision URL http://aipoly.com/ DESCRIPTION This website describes a new free app, Aipoly Vision, which can “tell” a visually impaired individual what objects are being encountered. The app can identify objects, colors, scenes, logos and words. This app can be used for teaching purposes in a lesson in the… Read more »
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — Technology For Academics
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK Technology For Academics URL http://suefrantz.com/ DESCRIPTION Sue Frantz is well know among Psychologists and academics for her excellent reporting on the uses of technology as applied to both the classroom and professional life. Her site is amazing for how well up to date she reports on new developments, apps, web sites,… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #2 — 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #2 — 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps NAME 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps URL http://www.parenting.com/gallery/autism-apps DESCRIPTION This site provides a compilation of resource apps for parents of children with the Autism Spectrum Disorder. It could be used as a part a critical thinking exercise for your class to determine what… Read more »
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #1 — Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK #1 — Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Apps for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders URL https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/pedagogy_wheel.pdf DESCRIPTION This site provides a compilation of resource apps for students. It could be used as a part a critical thinking exercise for your class to determine what would be an effective… Read more »
Psychology Website of the Week —
PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS Dyslexia Information Page URL http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/dyslexia/dyslexia.htm DESCRIPTION NINDS Dyslexia Information Page This is an official page of information regarding the learning disability of dyslexia. The site can be used in conjunction with a discussion of neuroscience of learning, sensation & perception, child… Read more »