Language Learning with Netflix
Learn a language by watching movies!
Effects of COVID-19 on the Well-being of American Women Reported in the Print Media
Challenges women faced during the pandemic.
Diversity and Representation on Preschool Television Shows
Diversity in television for young children – is there progress?
The Mandela Effect & Scientific Denialism
Alexis S. Torres, BA, Graduate Student astorre6@asu.edu Gene A. Brewer, PhD gene.brewer@asu.edu Arizona State University Many of us have experienced vivid memories of an event from our personal past only to have the veracity of that memory challenged by coworkers, friends, or family. Cognitive psychologists interested in memory have made tremendous progress over the past…
The Neurotechnology of Media Psychology Explained
Bernard Luskin, EdD, MFT Wright Graduate University BernieLuskin@gmail.com In June 2020, I published an article on psychologytoday.com about learning and media psychology. In response to the article, I received many questions about the Neurotechnology of Media Psychology. In answering the questions online and to students in a Goddard College Master class in education, I explained…
The Black Lives Matter Movement and Children’s Television
Sara Brown, Undergraduate Student Arkansas State University sara.brown2@smail.astate.edu Children’s television has a responsibility to educate and keep its child viewers informed of the ever-evolving times in today’s society (Children’s Television Act of 1990). More households than ever before have access to TV, technology, and programs; consequently, children’s television has expanded its reach around the world…
Supporting Writing Faculty through Digital Transition: An Ecological Model
Michelle Blake mblake@wcupa.edu Shannon Mrkich smrkich@wcupa.edu & Thomas Pantazes tpantazes@wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania Writing instruction at the collegiate level is not the sole domain of English or writing programs because each academic department has a responsibility to teach students to write well using the conventions of their discipline. No matter the discipline, writing…
Anti-Racist and Social Justice-Oriented Apps: Clickology for the Greater Good
Stephanie Joseph, M.A., M.Ed. Temple University stephanie.joseph0001@temple.edu Stephanie Miodus, M.A., M.Ed. Temple University stephanie.miodus@temple.edu Frank Farley, Ph.D. Temple University frank.farley@temple.edu “What we say about race, what we do about race, in each moment, determines what—not who—we are” (Kendi, 2019). These inspiring words written by Ibram X. Kendi, a National Book Award Winner and best-selling author…
Viral Teaching: Pandemic Psychology and Madness via Media, Some Tips
Stephanie Miodus, MA (stephanie.miodus@temple.edu); Stephanie Joseph, MA (tuj57388@temple.edu); Frank Farley, PhD (frank.farley@temple.edu); Ishwar Bridgelal, MA (tuj61248@temple.edu); & Catherine Duffield, MA (tuc00223@temple.edu) Temple University As the professor and graduate teaching assistants (TAs) for a large undergraduate course on the Meaning of Madness, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought widespread changes and uncertainty to teaching and instruction. The…
From Brick and Mortar to Online Classrooms: Using Participatory Action Research to Build Community and Foster Intentional Use of Technology
Mary Buckelew, PhD West Chester University of Pennsylvania mbuckelew@wcupa.edu “That year I made the most important discovery I have ever made about teaching: community in itself is more important to learning than any method or technique. When community exists, learning is strengthened—everyone is smarter, more ambitious, and productive. Well-formed ideas and intentions amount to little…
Human Connections in the Classroom: Before and During 2020 Health Crisis
Anne Walsh, M.A. West Chester University of Pennsylvania awalsh@wcupa.edu As an educator in the Information Age, I find myself reflecting on technology and the realization that I am part of the world population who, once, had very little technology, but grew to become technologically savvy as our careers dictated. As an educator in communication with…
COVID-19 News Coverage
Chrysalis Wright, PhD University of Central Florida Chrysalis.Wright@ucf.edu In the past several months, our society has been shifted and our usual way of life has been disrupted as a result of COVID-19 in the United States. The first confirmed case was in January of this year, with an increase in reported cases each day since.…
Self-Care Clickology in Stressful Times
Stephanie Joseph, MA stephanie.joseph0001@temple.edu & Frank Farley, PhD Temple University, Philadelphia frank.farley@temple.edu We are in a crisis! During these times, it is difficult to find our footing. We are struggling to be productive, to be present. Normally, during crises, we come together with our loved ones to push through the difficult times. However, with this…
Interdisciplinary Research on Cyber Security and Privacy
Robert W. Proctor and Isis Chong Purdue University rproctor@purdue.edu; ichongde@purdue.edu Aiping Xiong Pennsylvania State University axx29@psu.edu Cyber security and privacy are areas of concern not only to organizations but to individual end users. Computer scientists can devise algorithms and security measures that help protect organizations and systems from attack, but the success of these measures…
Media’s Role in Public Health: Suicide and Mass Shootings
Jared Boot PsyD Student, Michigan School of Psychology jboot@msp.edu The recent twin weekend shootings in El Paso and Dayton and the high-profile suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, have raised concerns over media depictions of mental illness and suicide. Mass media has an immense potential to positively or negatively impact health-related behavior and perception of individuals with…
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