1. Using Online Interactive Tutorials in Teaching Psychology and Neuroscience at a Distance Trevor H. Gilbert, Ph.D. Chair & Associate Professor Centre for Psychology Athabasca University

2. An Overview distance and online education –flexibility –educational materials >> learner engagement the challenge –classroom vs. distance –psychology and neuroscience unique learning environment –interactive –framework

3. Biological Tutorials BioTutorials –image-mapped tutorial –matching self-test –multiple choice self-test NeuroAnimations –interactive animated learning objects –Flash technology

4. To our website…

5. web snapshots…

7. Part I: Imaged Mapped Tutorial

9. Part II: Matching Self-Test

11. Part III: Multiple Choice Self-Test

13. Another Example: Cerebral Cortex

17. Animated Tutorials…

18. NeuroAnimations

19. Sensation & Perception Tutorials

20. Summary enhance student understanding of essential neuroscientific principles develop mastery of key physiological mechanisms an indispensable tool application

21. Questions? Trevor Gilbert Centre for Psychology Athabasca University Athabasca, Alberta, Canada web: www.athabascau.ca email: trevorg@athabascau.ca Mahalo