An interactive eBook integrates the text, a rich assortment of media-powered learning opportunities, and a variety of customization features for students and instructors. Worth’s acclaimed eBook platform was developed by a cognitive psychologist (Ph.D., Yale University) who taught undergraduate psychology at the University of Massachusetts.
Featured within the eBook:
• Concepts in Action. Embedded throughout the eBook, Concepts in Action help students solidify their understanding of key concepts as they encounter them in the text. These Flash-based activities, created by award-winning multimedia author Tom Ludwig of Hope College, incorporate interactivity, video, and demonstrations, plus dynamic animations by Terry Bazzett (SUNY College at Geneseo). The PsychPortal gradebook records whether or not a student has completed assigned activities, making them an easily reviewable assessment option.
• Easy Customization. Students can customize their eBook with highlighting, bookmarking, and adding their own notes just as they would with a printed textbook. Instructors can assign and annotate any chapters, sections, or pages they choose, and assess each student’s understanding through access to online quizzing.