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Political Science


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MyPoliSciLab
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Classroom Response Systems

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  MyPoliSciLab

MyPoliSciLab

MyPoliSciLab is a state-of-the-art, interactive and instructive online solution for introduction to American government and International Relations. Designed to be used as a supplement to a traditional lecture course, or completely administer an online course, MyPoliSciLab combines multimedia, tutorials, simulations, tests and quizzes to make teaching and learning fun! Learn more about MyPoliSciLab at http://www.mypoliscilab.com.

First Day of Class Handouts:  MyPoliSciLab (Word doc)
MyPoliSciLab Pegasus (Word doc)
MyPoliSciLab CourseCompass (Word doc)
MyPoliSciLab Blackboard (Word doc)
MyPoliSciLab WebCT (Word doc)
  MyPoliSciKit

MyPoliSciKit

MyPoliSciKit helps students with book-specific learning objectives, online flashcards, video clips, activities, and practice tests that may be used for independent study or assigned for credit.  Register or log in at http://www.mypoliscikit.com.

First Day of Class Handout:  Word document
  LongmanParticipate.com

LongmanParticipate.com

LongmanParticipate.com lets students experience what they only read about in their texts. The most interactive and comprehensive web site for American government and politics contains more than 100 activities -- including simulations, visual literacy exercises, interactive timelines, participation activities, and comparative exercises -- as well as Video Roundtable Discussions and Debates, Student Polls, PoliSci News, and more. Learn more about LongmanParticipate.com at http://www.longmanparticipate.com.

Features:
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First Day of Class Handouts:  Word document

  CourseCompass

CourseCompass, powered by Blackboard, provides flexible tools and rich content resources that enable easily and efficiently customized online course materials. Now instructors can track and analyze student performance on an array of internet activities. CourseCompass and its support documentation can be found at http://www.coursecompass.com.

CourseCompass Registration:  Word document
Flash movie (for students) | Flash movie (for instructors)

  Classroom Response Systems

Participate during lecture with a Classroom Response System ("clickers"). Each student uses a personal remote or "clicker" to send immediate communication to the instructor. The system will gather the individual responses and show the compiled feedback for the class as a whole. Based on these results, instructors can then tailor the pace of each lecture, further explain difficult concepts if needed, and conduct in-class surveys, polls, and quizzes. Pearson offers exclusive, money-saving rebates with two leading companies, iclicker and Interwrite PRS.

First Day of Class Handouts:       iClicker: Word document
      PPT presentation
       
    Interwrite:  
    PRS RF:  Word document | Clicker overview
    PRS Cricket:   Word document
  PRS IR:  Word document