Chuck Robertson, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Generalist, Cognitive psychology, and Developmental psychology/Gerontology
Overview
Dr. Robertson enjoys working with students on undergraduate research projects, especially when they are in his favorite areas of memory, human computer interaction, or the science of teaching and learning. He has also been know to collaborate with Biologist, Neuroscientists, and Computer Scientists.
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology
- Skills and Careers in Psychology
- Human Growth & Development
- Quantitative Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology Lab
- Psychology of Aging
Education
- Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, Minor in Statistics, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004
- M.S., Experimental Psychology, Mississippi State University, 1998
- B.S., Psychology, Philosophy Minor, University of Tennessee, Martin, 1995
Research/Special Interests
- Natural changes in memory due to development
- The Science of Teaching and Learning
- Computer Mediated Communication:
- Using social networks to facilitate classroom discussion and thought
- Using animated algorithms to teach undergraduate statistic
- Collaborative learning
- Gerotechnology:
- Older adults and website usability, technology usability
- Training older adults to use the Internet and Internet of Things device