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Undergraduate labs and computers: the case for PsychExps
J E Williams1, K O McGraw, M D Tew
1Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, University 38677, USA. jewilli2@olemiss.edu
Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc
|September 25, 1999
Summary
PsychExps offers an interactive online psychology laboratory for teaching and research. A survey indicated student interest in this cost-effective, Internet-based approach over traditional labs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional computer-based psychology laboratories have limitations.
- The internet and web technologies offer new possibilities for educational tools.
- Existing online psychology resources are often limited to pedagogy and demonstrations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the utility of PsychExps, an interactive online psychology laboratory.
- To evaluate the potential of internet-based laboratories for psychology education and research.
- To gather user feedback on a novel approach to psychology laboratory classes.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted as part of the PsychExps development process.
- The survey assessed the perceived utility of an internet-based laboratory compared to traditional methods.
- Data was collected to understand student interest and needs for online resources.
Main Results:
- Responses indicated significant interest in online psychology laboratory resources.
- A need for cost-effective educational tools was identified.
- PsychExps was perceived to offer advantages over existing online psychology sites.
Conclusions:
- Internet-based laboratories like PsychExps are a viable and desirable supplement to traditional psychology education.
- Online platforms can provide cost-effective and advantageous alternatives for psychology teaching and research.
- Further development of PsychExps is warranted based on positive user feedback.