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Welcome from Larry Links to an external site.

1. Watch the three videos

Watch the video above and the two below to get an introduction to the topic, a tour of where to find things in this course, and a little background on psychology. 

Welcome from Mike Links to an external site.

Canvas Tour Links to an external site.

2. Student Survey

We would like to learn more about the students in this class. In particular, I'd like to know more about your goals in taking this course. Take the Student Survey Here.

3. Learn about the Introduction to Psychology Course

Prerequisites: You need to be comfortable using a web browser and the Internet. You may access portions of this course through a mobile device (tablet/smartphone), however the course is designed to be accessed from a web ­browser (desktop/laptop). 

College Credit vs. Badge: You have two options for credit in this course.  You may either enroll for 4 hours of undergraduate credit through Keene State College or receive a certificate of completion from the instrutor.  Both credit and certificate students who achieve a 75% or better are eligible to earn a Course Badge issued through the Mozilla Openbadges.org. For more information about the credit options, an "audit option" and how your grade is calculated see Course Credit Options. 

Costs: 

Badge seeking students: All the course materials are open resources which can be accessed through this Canvas site.  Optionally, you may choose to purchase. You will need reliable Internet access and a computer. 

Undergraduate Credit Students: Keene State College students and ANYONE is welcome to enroll through the Keene State College Continuing Education Office to receive 4 credits upon satisfactory completion of this course.  See the Course Credit Options page for more information and costs. 

Time Expectation: This course is designed as a undergraduate level, full semester, introductory psychology course.  This online course will be offered in an accelerated six week format.  To complete all the readings, videos, and activities in this course will take approximately 10 - 15 hours a week.  To learn more about how your grade is computed see Notes on Points and Grades. 

Questions? If you have questions about the course content, using one of the social media platforms, or using Canvas, please post your questions in the appropriate discussion area.

  • Questions about using Canvas or about this Course? - Go here.
  • Do you want me to start a specific Discussion Topic? - Go here.
  • Do you have an interesting article, video, or resource to share about the current topic area? GREAT!  Go to the Inbox and let me know with a conversation message.

Support: Need technical support with Canvas? Click on the word "Help" in the upper right-hand corner of your Canvas screen. From there, you will be able to search the Canvas Guides, ask a question, or suggest a feature.  There is also a collection of "How to" guides found at How to use Canvas Network.

Instructor Responsibilities: Consider us your tour guide for Intro to Psychology. There are a large number of students in this course, and it will help everyone if you post questions in the Discussions area whenever possible. If you send one of us a private message, we will attempt to respond to messages within 48 hours on weekdays. Kat will monitor posts and comment in the Discussions.  Larry and Mike will skim Discussions, and comment when there there is something interesting to add.  Every week we will provide guidance about the week's topics through the Announcements area.  You will get regular feedback on your individual ideas and activities from your classmates.

Student Responsibilities: Announcements will be very important for keeping you on track - make sure that you have opted to receive announcements immediately or daily in the Notification Preferences. Each week, you should plan to do the following:

    1. Complete the readings and videos assigned for the topic area.
    2. Complete assigned activities (discussions, quizzes, and assignments).

Code of Conduct: Canvas Network has a Code of Conduct that you agreed to when you signed up for the course. We will discuss some sensitive topics in this course. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and all participants in this course must be civil in all course communications. 

KSC Student Handbook: Credit seeking students are additionally subject to the policies of the Keene State College Student Handbook Links to an external site.. NOTE: Please do not create a Facebook Group for this course. I have created a FB Group.

4. Learn to Use Canvas

If you did not watch the Tour of Intro Psych Course video. Watch it NOW.