http://icube.uconn.edu Weekly discussions hosted by Dr. David B. Miller, Professor of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT U.S.A. A small number of students enrolled in Professor Miller's General Psychology course meet to discuss lecture material covered each week in this large-enrollment (315 students) course. Feeder 2.0.7(1195) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us (c) 2007 David B. Miller David.B.Miller@uconn.edu David.B.Miller@uconn.edu (David B. Miller) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:56 -0500 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:56 -0500 Education http://icube.uconn.edu/iCubeLogo144.jpg http://icube.uconn.edu 144 144 David B. Miller Student discussions of course material in General Psychology at The University of Connecticut. Weekly discussions hosted by Dr. David B. Miller, Professor of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT U.S.A. A small number of students enrolled in Professor Miller's General Psychology course meet to discuss lecture material covered each week in this large-enrollment (315 students) course. no David B. Miller David.B.Miller@uconn.edu no Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:41 -0500 precast-21-endocrineexocrine-4-sensation-1 ENHANCED podcast on the complex transaction of hormones and behavior, imbalances associated with PMS, and the next major topic--Sensation, including thresholds and sensory systems. ENHANCED podcast on the complex transaction of hormones and behavior, imbalances associated with PMS, and the next major topic--Sensation, including thresholds and sensory systems. no 10:04 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:15:35 -0500 precast-20-endocrineexocrine-3 ENHANCED podcast hormone-behavior relations and hormone imbalances, the complexity of gender, and steroid abuse. ENHANCED podcast hormone-behavior relations and hormone imbalances, the complexity of gender, and steroid abuse. no 5:09 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:14:39 -0500 icube-discussion-for-november-5-2009 Discussion of pheromones and hormones. Discussion of pheromones and hormones. no 47:12 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:59 -0500 postcast-3-advice-from-fall-2009-students-who-ea Brief interview with student who earned A's on the first and second mid-term, who offer study tips to help other students. Brief interview with student who earned A's on the first and second mid-term, who offer study tips to help other students. no 4:48 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:22:13 -0400 precast-19-endocrineexocrine-2 ENHANCED podcast on the exocrine system and endocrine system, including the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. ENHANCED podcast on the exocrine system and endocrine system, including the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. no 4:40 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:31:49 -0400 icube-discussion-for-october-29-2009 Discussion of the nervous system, including laterality, brain damage, plasticity, and the next major topic--pheromones. Discussion of the nervous system, including laterality, brain damage, plasticity, and the next major topic--pheromones. no 47:29 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:18:02 -0400 postcast-2-review-session-for-second-midterm-ex Review session for 2nd mid-term exam with students from the INTD 1998 Learning in the Discipline course. Review session for 2nd mid-term exam with students from the INTD 1998 Learning in the Discipline course. no 47:40 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:19:45 -0400 precast-18-nervous-system-8-endocrineexocrine ENHANCED podcast on brain laterality, brain damage, and the exocrine system. ENHANCED podcast on brain laterality, brain damage, and the exocrine system. no 4:12 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:17:57 -0400 precast-17-nervous-system-7 ENHANCED podcast on parts of the brain. ENHANCED podcast on parts of the brain. no 5:33 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:40:48 -0400 icube-discussion-for-october-22-2009 Discussion about modern procedures for studying the brain, and parts of the brain. Discussion about modern procedures for studying the brain, and parts of the brain. no 49:47 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:44:07 -0400 precast-16-nervous-system-6 ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain, neuromarketing, and brain areas, including the hindbrain, midbrain, and a few forebrain structures in relation to behavior. ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain, neuromarketing, and brain areas, including the hindbrain, midbrain, and a few forebrain structures in relation to behavior. no 6:35 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:42:08 -0400 precast-15-nervous-system-5 ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain. ENHANCED podcast on techniques for studying the brain. no 8:07 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:15:39 -0400 icube-discussion-for-october-15-2009 Discussion on the nervous system, including neurotransmitters, drugs, depression, and related topics. Discussion on the nervous system, including neurotransmitters, drugs, depression, and related topics. no 46:00 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:12:16 -0400 precast-14-nervous-system-4 ENHANCED podcast on neuropeptides, functional groups of neurons, the peripheral nervous system, and early methods for studying the brain. ENHANCED podcast on neuropeptides, functional groups of neurons, the peripheral nervous system, and early methods for studying the brain. no 8:22 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:10:48 -0400 precast-13-nervous-system-3 ENHANCED podcast on neurotransmitters, endogenous and exogenous substances. ENHANCED podcast on neurotransmitters, endogenous and exogenous substances. no 8:37 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:15:30 -0400 icube-discussion-for-october-8-2009 Special edition featuring a discussion of this year's metanoia theme at The University of Connecticut, "Preventing Violence Against Women." Special edition featuring a discussion of this year's metanoia theme at The University of Connecticut, "Preventing Violence Against Women." no 45:00 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:17:09 -0400 precast-12-nervous-system-2 ENHANCED podcast on axonal transmission, synaptic transmission, and some neurotransmitters. ENHANCED podcast on axonal transmission, synaptic transmission, and some neurotransmitters. no 15:54 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:16:06 -0400 precast-11-nervous-system-1 ENHANCED podcast on glial cells and neurons. ENHANCED podcast on glial cells and neurons. no 8:11 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:53:17 -0400 icube-discussion-for-october-1-2009 Discussion about behavior genetics and the nervous system. Discussion about behavior genetics and the nervous system. no 52:33 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:17:55 -0400 precast-10-behavior-genetics-2 ENHANCED podcast on the nature-nurture controversy and the effects of domestication on behavior. ENHANCED podcast on the nature-nurture controversy and the effects of domestication on behavior. no 7:14 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:16:38 -0400 precast-09-behavior-genetics-1 ENHANCED podcast on basic genetic principles, laws of inheritance, and chromosomal abnormalities. ENHANCED podcast on basic genetic principles, laws of inheritance, and chromosomal abnormalities. no 8:12 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:16:25 -0400 icube-discussion-for-september-24-2009 Discussion with students about the aftermath of today's first mid-term exam, plus behavior genetics. Discussion with students about the aftermath of today's first mid-term exam, plus behavior genetics. no 24:05 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:17:53 -0400 postcast-1-review-session-for-first-midterm-exa Questions and answers with students enrolled in the INTD 1998: LEARNING IN THE DISCIPLINE course for students in my General Psychology course. Questions and answers with students enrolled in the INTD 1998: LEARNING IN THE DISCIPLINE course for students in my General Psychology course. no 51:41 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:35:37 -0400 precast-08-how-to-take-exam ENHANCED podcast describing important procedures for students to follow for taking the exam. ENHANCED podcast describing important procedures for students to follow for taking the exam. no 13:32 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:34:11 -0400 precast07-research-methods-4-behavior-genetics ENHANCED podcast on yoked controls, ethics, statistics, and basic genetic principles. ENHANCED podcast on yoked controls, ethics, statistics, and basic genetic principles. no 14:24 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:42:58 -0400 icube-discussion-for-september-17-2009 Discussion about research methodology and related topics in preparation for the first mid-term exam. Discussion about research methodology and related topics in preparation for the first mid-term exam. no 50:09 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:40:25 -0400 precast-06-research-methods-3 ENHANCED podcast on experimentation, including pilot studies, variables, and control groups. ENHANCED podcast on experimentation, including pilot studies, variables, and control groups. no 6:29 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:38:57 -0400 precast-05-research-methods-2 ENHANCED podcast on naturalistic observation, other aspects of field research, and correlational research. ENHANCED podcast on naturalistic observation, other aspects of field research, and correlational research. no 11:58 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:48:34 -0400 icube-discussion-for-september-10-2009 Discussion about a wide variety of topics including nature-nurture, continuity, evolution, and neuroscience. Discussion about a wide variety of topics including nature-nurture, continuity, evolution, and neuroscience. no 48:49 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:02:07 -0400 precast-04-history-2-research-methods-1 ENHANCED podcast on historical figures who have contributed to the emergence of psychological science, and research methods, focusing on naturalistic observation. ENHANCED podcast on historical figures who have contributed to the emergence of psychological science, and research methods, focusing on naturalistic observation. no 11:50 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:03:08 -0400 precast-03-overview-of-psychology-2-history-1 ENHANCED podcast on goals of psychological science and various subdisciplines, and early historical figures that influenced the emergence of psychological science. ENHANCED podcast on goals of psychological science and various subdisciplines, and early historical figures that influenced the emergence of psychological science. no 10:19 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:06:17 -0400 icube-discussion-for-september-3-2009 First podcast for Fall 2009 covering facts in science, falsifiability of theories, critical periods, and other topics related to an overview of psychology. First podcast for Fall 2009 covering facts in science, falsifiability of theories, critical periods, and other topics related to an overview of psychology. no 37:23 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:52:54 -0400 precast-02-overview-of-psychology-1 ENHANCED podcast on the course goals, problems with so-called "facts" in science, the definition of psychology, and related issues. ENHANCED podcast on the course goals, problems with so-called "facts" in science, the definition of psychology, and related issues. no 8:08 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:54:44 -0400 precast-01-course-policies ENHANCED podcast describing important course policies, plus a sneak preview of course content. ENHANCED podcast describing important course policies, plus a sneak preview of course content. no 51:36 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:53:12 -0400 intd-1998-learning-in-the-discipline-1 Interview with Cathy Healy, instructor of this special learning skills class reserved for students in my General Psychology course. The course is 1-credit and graded S/U. Interview with Cathy Healy, instructor of this special learning skills class reserved for students in my General Psychology course. The course is 1-credit and graded S/U. no 16:54 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:50:48 -0400 icube-discussion-for-april-16-2009 Students discuss perception, illusions, and submliminal perception. NEW WEEKLY PODCASTS WILL COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. Students discuss perception, illusions, and submliminal perception. NEW WEEKLY PODCASTS WILL COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 3, 2009. no 52:15 http://icube.uconn.edu Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:05:26 -0400 about-icube-podcasts David B. Miller Description of the iCube podcast discussions, enhanced Precasts, and Postcasts. Description of the iCube podcast discussions, enhanced Precasts, and Postcasts. no 10:23 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:05:55 -0400 icube-trailer-and-student-comments Video trailer recorded and edited by award-winning videographer Benjamin Gruenbaum. Student comments and reactions to having participated in the creation of iCube. Video trailer recorded and edited by award-winning videographer Benjamin Gruenbaum. Student comments and reactions to having participated in the creation of iCube. no 2:27 http://icube.uconn.edu Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:38:24 -0400 psychobabbledissected David B. Miller The Making of PsychoBabble. A deconstruction and reconstruction of the iCube podcast theme song, "PsychoBabble," which was written and recorded by David Miller using Apple GarageBand software. no 12:24 http://icube.uconn.edu Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:07:46 -0400 supplemental-instruction David B. Miller Description of the optional Supplemental Instruction (SI) tutorial sessions. Supplemental Instruction (SI) student leader, Benjamin Gruenbaum, joins David Miller for a discussion about the optional SI tutorial sessions for this course. no 11:12 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:27:45 -0400 special-edition-advice-from-a-students Successful study tips from a group of students who earned an "A" on each of the two mid-term exams during the Fall 2008 semester. Successful study tips from a group of students who earned an "A" on each of the two mid-term exams during the Fall 2008 semester. no 9:26 http://icube.uconn.edu David.B.Miller@uconn.edu Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:10:38 -0400 Education http://icube.uconn.edu RSS_BUDDY_241959-121 David B. Miller David Miller is joined by former iCube student participants who discuss how iCube podcasts enhance the course. David Miller is joined by former iCube student participants who discuss how iCube podcasts enhance the course. psychology no 24:17 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:28:52 -0500 icube-special-edition Roundtable discussion hosted by David Miller on "Podcasting Psychology: Ideas and Considerations," at the 31st Annual Meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, January 5, 2009, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Roundtable discussion hosted by David Miller on "Podcasting Psychology: Ideas and Considerations," at the 31st Annual Meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, January 5, 2009, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. no 46:07 http://icube.uconn.edu Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:57:42 -0400 radio-interview-on-podcasting David B. Miller WILI-AM radio (Willimantic, CT) talk-show host, Wayne Norman, interviews David Miller on podcasting. no 46:00 http://icube.uconn.edu Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:26:22 -0400 special-study-abroad-interview David B. Miller An interview with former General Psychology student, Joseph Synnott, who used podcasting technology to document a year of study abroad in Paris, France. A "must-listen" for students interested in study abroad. An interview with former General Psychology student, Joseph Synnott, who used podcasting technology to document a year of study abroad in Paris, France. A "must-listen" for students interested in study abroad. no 36:00 http://icube.uconn.edu Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:13:46 -0500 special-edition-uconna-1stsemester-freshmans David B. Miller Interview with 1st-semester freshman, Robert Kahn, discussing academic adjustments & challenges, social life, and other items of interest to current and potential university students. Interview with 1st-semester freshman, Robert Kahn, discussing academic adjustments & challenges, social life, and other items of interest to current and potential university students. no 40:34 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:55:53 -0400 scholarship-opportunities Interview with Dr. Jill Deans, Director of UConn's Office of National Scholarships (http://ons.uconn.edu). Interview with Dr. Jill Deans, Director of UConn's Office of National Scholarships (http://ons.uconn.edu). Information about prestigious scholarship opportunities, such as Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and others. no 43:32 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:18:10 -0400 campus-technology-podcasting-presentation David Miller's invited address at Campus Technology Summer 2008 Conference, Boston, MA, July 29, 2008. Title of Presentation: Forget Coursecasting: Podcasting as Educational Inspiration at UConn. David Miller's invited address at Campus Technology Summer 2008 Conference, Boston, MA, July 29, 2008. Title of Presentation: Forget Coursecasting: Podcasting as Educational Inspiration at UConn. no 1:02:00 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:47:56 -0400 writing-center Interview with Dr. Tom Deans, Director of UConn's Writing Center. Learn about how the Writing Center can help you develop better writing skills. Interview with Dr. Tom Deans, Director of UConn's Writing Center. Learn about how the Writing Center can help you develop better writing skills. no 31:42