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Teaching Biological Psychology
Society for the Teaching of Psychology Online e-Workshop

Co-sponsored by Ball State University and the
Georgia Southern University Psychology Department
Open to all interested teachers!

Friday, January 29, 2010
12:45 – 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

REGISTRATION CLOSED FRIDAY JANUARY 22, 2010

The Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s (STP) LIVE online e-Workshop will focus on teaching biological psychology. Keynote speakers are Jim Kalat and Kelly Lambert. The e-Workshop will also include a session of additional topics related to teaching biological psychology and assessing learning in interesting and engaging ways. The registration fee will include password access to the online e-Workshop, where participants can send in questions and comments during the live presentations. In addition, those who register will receive access to an archive of the workshop as well as any materials shared by presenters.

Only Internet access is required to watch (and hear) the presenters; you will be able to test your connection before the conference. Registered participants will receive access instructions and passwords approximately one week prior to the broadcast. For additional information, contact STP Program Director Janie Wilson at jhwilson@georgiasouthern.edu.

e-Workshop Program (all listed times are Eastern Standard Time)

12:00-12:45 pm: Logon to recheck your internet connection at your convenience
12:45-1:00 pm: Opening remarks: Welcome and Introductions
1:00-2:00 pm: Recent Developments in Biological Psychology, James W. Kalat, North Carolina State University
2:00-3:00 pm: The Essential Role of Biological Psychology in Mental Health Education: Incorporating Relevant Clinical Neuroscience Material Across Various Aspects of the Psychology Curriculum, Kelly G. Lambert, Randolph-Macon College
3:00-4:00 pm: They'll remember: The Importance of Undergraduate Biological Psychology and Sensory Systems, Pamela Scott-Johnson & Amber Hodges, Morgan State University
Integrating Neuroanatomy into a Traditional Undergraduate Biological Psychology Course: A Structure/Function Approach, Steven A. Lloyd & Chuck L. Robertson, North Georgia College and State University
The Development of a Core Content Test for Biological Psychology, James E. Arruda, Spencer Fix, & Jameson Beach, University of West Florida

Thank you to Ball State University for producing and broadcasting the e-Workshop.

If you have technology-related questions, please contact Janie Wilson (above) or Larry Cannon, at 765-285-2981 or lcannon@bsu.edu.

Below are the system requirements for viewing the conference with a PC or MAC. If you have technology-related questions, please contact Janie Wilson (above) or Larry Cannon, at 765-285-2981 or lcannon@bsu.edu.

Mediasite System Requirements

• PC:
  • Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 or Windows Vista
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later or Firefox® 2.0 or Later
  • Windows Media® Player 9.0 or later
  • Display resolution of 800x600 pixels or more
  • Broadband Internet connection (300Kbps or more)
• MACs
  • Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later
  • Safari™ 2.0.4 or later or Firefox 2.0 or later
  • Microsoft Silverlight
  • Display resolution of 800x600 pixels or more
  • Broadband Internet connection (300Kbps or more)
  • The first time you access a Mediasite presentation on a Mac you may be asked to download a Microsoft® Silverlight plug-in. Please follow all of the instructions for installing this plug-in on your Mac. If you are not automatically directed to download the plug-in on your Mac, you can download the plug-in from the link below: Click here to download Microsoft® Silverlight

Registration and Payment

Online Registration

Online registration has closed.

Payment Options

Fees

• Individual Registration: $30
• Institutional Registration: $90 (unlimited access for all faculty at the institution)

Please use one of the following options to make your payment.

• Pay online securely with a credit card. Note: GSU processes credit card payments in batches. You may not see the credit card transaction appear on your bank statement for up to 4-6 weeks.
• Mail a check or purchase order payable to Georgia Southern Unviersity, with a note specifying who the payment is for, to:
  • Janie H. Wilson, Ph.D.
    Professor of Psychology
    P.O. Box 8041
    Psychology Department
    Georgia Southern University
    Statesboro, GA 30415
    jhwilson@georgiasouthern.edu
    Office: 912-478-5580
    FAX: 912-478-0751

If you have any problems or questions about registration, please contact: Janie Wilson (912-478-5580 or jhwilson@georgiasouthern.edu).