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Want to Keep Your Job? Get More Education

November 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Education and online learning

A version of this  article ran on PsychologyToday.com in my blog "Positively Media." A recent survey by the Career College Association reported that 9 out of 10 Americans think college is important for career opportunities and 67% believe that education is the key to competitiveness in the global economy. Turns out education can also be the key to keeping your job in an economic downturn. Recent employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that not only do people with more education earn more, but in tough times like these, education provides a buffer against unemployment. The unemployment rate for people with a bachelor's degree or higher as of October 2009 was 4.6%. However, compare that to the percent of people out of work with less than a high school diploma-- 14%. When it comes to unemployment, 10% is a lot. The desire for more employment options is also fueling a spike in enrollment of adults returning to school. The good news is that technology can … [Read more...]

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What Courses Should I Take to Study Media Psychology?

November 4, 2009 By 1 Comment

Wondering what courses make up a media psychology curriculum is common particularly among people thinking about the next steps in their education.   Recently a young woman from Athlone High School for Girls in South Africa posed this  question, so I am sharing my response here.  It is exciting to hear that people all around the world are becoming aware of the importance of psychology in addressing media and technology in our daily lives. Media psychology, while based in psychology, is transdisciplinary.  You will want a working understanding of several areas of psychology, sociology, and (surprise!) design.  You will also want good communication skills and actual (not theoretical) experience with media applications.  Each person develops their own interests that will involve more targeted learning. Start with a broad view of psychology, including developmental, cognitive, and social. When you are thinking about how people use, develop or are … [Read more...]

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Pursuing a Career in Psychology, Education, and Interactive Media

October 25, 2009 By 2 Comments

I always enjoy getting questions from people interested in integrating media applications into their field of study or in pursuing a career in media psychology. The questions come from around the world and are always full of enthusiasm for learning, the potential of media technologies, and making a positive contribution to society. It is always a chance for me to remember not only how much I love the field of media psychology, but why I think it is so very important. Media psychology is a broad field. Recently I received a question from a new graduate in the Middle East about how to follow a path that integrates psychology and education using interactive technologies, particularly for special needs populations. I am posting my response since many people may have similar questions and this is a good way to get a conversation going. -- You can learn how to actually build the interactive programs by studying gaming and software development or how to implement them by studying … [Read more...]

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The Psychology of Website Design – PowerPoint Overview

October 17, 2009 By 1 Comment

This slide show was originally created for a presentation in 2006 but was updated for a group of student web site developers at NYU a few months ago. Web technologies continue to rocket along and the tools have become more flexible, innovative and sophisticated. The fundamental psychological issues of effective design, however, haven't changed, because now, more than ever, information must be delivered with a client or user-centric perspective. Social media and extensive ability to interact and paricipate in new media has made us less tolerant of any medium, website or otherwise, that does not address our needs. Psychology of Website Design View more presentations from pamelarutledge. … [Read more...]

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