William S. Altman, Ph.D.
Publication and Presentations List, 2015-2016
Scholarly Articles:
Pena-Shaff, J. B. & Altman, W. S. (2015). Student interaction and knowledge construction in
case-based learning in educational psychology using online discussions: The role of
structure. Journal of Interactive Learning Research 26(3), 307-329.
Pena-Shaff, J. B. & Altman, W. S. (2009). Case-based instruction using asynchronous online
discussions: A synthesis. The Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 20(3), 97-121.
Altman, W. S., Ericksen, K. A. & Pena-Shaff, J. (2006). A simple, inclusive process for the
selection of a departmental textbook for general psychology. Teaching of Psychology.
33(4), 228-230.
Pena-Shaff, J., Altman, W., & Stephenson, H. (2005). Asynchronous online discussions as a tool
for learning: Students’ attitudes, expectations, and perceptions. Journal of Interactive
Learning Research, 16, 409-430.
Motyka, T. M., Altman, B., Lapoff, D. V., & Schulman, E. A. (1987). Implementing real-time
multiprocessing systems on VMEbus. Proceedings of BUSCON East, Boston, MA.
Books:
Altman, W. S., Stein, L. & Stowell, J. R. (2014). Essays from E-xcellence in Teaching (Vol. 13).
Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology Web site:
http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/eit2013/index.php
Altman, W. S., Stein, L. & Stowell, J. R. (2015). Essays from E-xcellence in Teaching (Vol. 14).
Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology Web site:
http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/eit2014/index.php
College Textbooks (Consulting Editor):
Bernstein, D. A. (2014). Essentials of psychology (6th Edition). Belmont, CA: Cengage
Wadsworth Learning.
Bernstein, D. A., Penner, L. A., Clarke-Stewart, A., & Roy, E. J. (2012). Psychology (9th
Edition). Belmont, CA: Cengage Wadsworth Learning.
Bernstein, D. A. (2011). Essentials of psychology (5th Edition). Belmont, CA: Cengage
Wadsworth Learning.
Scholarly Presentations:
Altman, W. S. (2016). Concept mapping and “V” mapping: Tools to promote students’
understanding. Pre-conference workshop conducted at the National Institute on the
Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2015, October). Designing rubrics as teaching tools. Workshop conducted at the
Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology, Fitchburg, MA.
Altman, W. S. (2015, January). Create your own cult: An exercise in social psychology. In S. G.
Lucas & B. Morling, (Chairs), Demo demo. Symposium conducted at the National
Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S., & Greenberg, K. P. (2015, January). Designing rubrics to improve students’
writing, make grading easier, and improve student perceptions. Pre-conference workshop
conducted at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach,
FL.
Altman, W. S. (2014, August). A Scaffolded Approach to Hands-On Laboratory Experience for
Community College Students. In Peterson, J. J., Altman, W. S., Henry, K. B., &
Leighton, D. C. Laboratory experiences for Introductory Psychology students: What
works? Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Washington, DC.
Altman, W. S. (2013, January). Creating exciting, pain-free PowerPoint presentations. In Altman,
W. S., Berg, D. S., & Miller, D. B. Mastering technology for the teaching of psychology.
Pre-conference morning workshop and evening symposium conducted at the National
Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2013, January). CMS? We don't need no stinking CMS! Building your own
course management system-free and easy. In Altman, W. S., Berg, D. S., & Miller, D. B.
Teaching technology fair: Advanced workshops on teaching with technology. Preconference morning workshop and evening symposium conducted at the National
Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.
Frantz, S., & Altman, B. (2012, February). Teaching using wikis. Workshop presented at the
Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Kennesaw, GA.
Altman, W. S. (2012, January). Create engaging PowerPoint presentations that facilitate great
teaching–Really! Pre-conference workshop presented at the National Institute on the
Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Musselman, R., Altman, W. S., Leighton, D., & Musselman, R. (2011, May). Get them
involved! Easy ways to integrate hands-on experiments in your classes. In M. M. Apaio
(Chair), Psi Beta Workshop. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for
Psychological Science, Washington, DC.
Altman, W. S. (2011, January). Teaching research methods and reporting through scaffolded
hands-on student research in introductory psychology. Poster session presented at the
National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2010, May). Scaffolding hands-on student research in introductory psychology.
In S. Hollenbach (Chair), Integrating research methods in the undergraduate curriculum.
Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Psychological Science,
Boston, MA.
Christopher, A., Altman, W. S., Marek, P. (2010, January). Enhancing the scholarship of
teaching and learning as a journal reviewer. Pre-conference workshop presented at the
National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2009, January). Tips and tricks for community college teachers. Participant Idea
Exchange presented at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete
Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S., Shultz, J., Bordens, K., & Farberman, R. (2008, January). Taking it to the streets:
How to give psychology away and become a local media hero. Pre-conference workshop
presented at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2007, January). Instructor-prepared concept maps as teaching tools in general
psychology. Participant Idea Exchange presented at the National Institute on the Teaching
of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2007, January). In-class writing as a teaching tool: An evaluation. Poster session
presented at the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Altman, W. S. (2006, January). Advance organizers and diagnostics using in-class writing
techniques. Participant Idea Exchange presented at the National Institute on the Teaching
of Psychology, St. Pete Beach, FL.
Pena-Shaff, J. & Altman, W. S. (2005, March). Asynchronous online discussions of cases in
educational psychology classes. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the
International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.
Altman, W. S., Ericksen, K. A. & Pena-Shaff, J. (2005, January). The selection of a departmental
textbook for general psychology: An objective process. Poster session presented at the
annual meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Pete Beach,
FL.
Pena-Shaff, J., Altman, W. S., & Stephenson, H. (2004, July). Asynchronous online discussions
as a tool for learning: Students’ attitudes, expectations, and perceptions. Poster session
presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu,
HI.
Pena-Shaff, J., Altman, W. S., & Stephenson, H. (2004, May). Learning via asynchronous online
discussions: Students’ attitudes, expectations, and perceptions. Paper session presented at
the Conference on Faculty-Student Partnerships in Teaching & Learning, Geneseo, NY.
Altman, W. S. & Daetsch, W. T. (1997, March). If the computers are obsolete before we buy
them, why buy them? Symposium presented at Educational Technology Day, Ithaca, NY.
Altman, W. S., Frederick, C., & Gasteiger, D. (1989, June). If a machine can do your child's
homework, is there something wrong with machines, or with the homework? Symposium
presented at the National Educational Computer Conference, Boston, MA.
Altman, W. S. (1987, July). Correlative thinking vs. compartmentalization. Paper session
presented at the Second International Congress on Misconceptions in Science Teaching,
Ithaca, NY.
Altman, W. S. (1986, February). The interrelationship of creativity and personality type: An
attempt at integration. Paper session presented at the Eastern Educational Research
Association, Boston, MA.
Altman, W. S. & Jenkins, J. E. (1985, November). Teaching creativity as a strategy for survival
in a world of rapidly expanding knowledge. Paper session presented at the 25th Annual
Conference of the Association for General and Liberal Studies, Atlanta, GA.
Reviews:
Altman, W. S. (2006). Establishing & sustaining learning-centered community colleges.
[Review of the book Establishing & sustaining learning-centered community colleges by
C. J. McPhail]. NACADA Journal, 27(1). Retrieved from
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Journal/bkrev_803.htm.
Altman, W. S. (2005). The cobbler’s children go barefoot: Fresh approaches to the evaluation of
teaching. [Review of the book Fresh approaches to the evaluation of teaching by C.
Knapper & P. Christopher (Eds.)]. NACADA Journal, 25(1), 88-89.
Altman, W. S. (2004). The psychology of problem solving. [Review of the book The psychology
of problem solving by J. E. Davidson & R. J. Sternberg (Eds.)]. Teachers College Record,
106(5), 944-948.
Altman, W. S. (2003). Foundations of student affairs practice: How philosophy, theory, and
research strengthen educational outcomes. [Review of the book Foundations of student
affairs practice: How philosophy, theory, and research strengthen educational outcomes
by F. A. Hamrick, J. H. Schuh, & N. J. Evans (Eds.)]. Teachers College Record, 105(7),
1270-1273.
Popular Press Educational Publications:
Altman, W. S. (2006, June/July). In class writing: A technique to promote learning and diagnose
student misconceptions. The Teaching Professor, 20(6), 7-8.
Altman, W. S. (2006). In class writing: A technique to promote learning and diagnose student
misconceptions. In The Teaching Professor, Audio Edition [CD]. Madison, WI: Magna
Publications.
Altman, W. S. (2006). What is a learning-centered environment, anyway? Broome Community
College Focus, 16(21), 3.
Professional Development:
Altman, W. S. (2011, November). Engaging PowerPoint presentations. Workshop presented for
the BCC Teaching Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2011, January). New techniques and apparatus for the teaching of psychology.
Workshop presented for the Psychology & Human Services Department, Broome
Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2010, December). Are you looking for some interesting ways to incorporate
hands-on student learning into our classes? Workshop presented for the BCC Teaching
Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, April). “V” mapping for writing student and scholarly papers. Workshop
presented for the BCC Teaching Resources Center, Broome Community College,
Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, March). Incorporating visual methods in teaching. Workshop presented for
the BCC Teaching Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, February 26). Understanding APA style. Workshop presented for
Professional Development Days, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, February). Debunking common educational myths. Workshop presented for
the BCC Teaching Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, February). Picking a textbook. Workshop presented for the BCC Teaching
Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2008, January). Designing rubrics. Workshop presented for the BCC Teaching
Resources Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W., Brand, E., Donahue, C. Loveland, F., O’Heron, P., Schuldt, C., & Williams, S.
(2007, October 19). Writing: Your class, your students. Voices from across the
disciplines. Workshop presented for the Writing Initiatives Network Committee, Broome
Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2006, March and April). Concept mapping and “V” mapping: A workshop for
tutors at the BCC tutoring center. Workshops presented for the BCC Teaching Resources
Center, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (1996, December). Practical applications of creativity in the workplace. Inservice workshop for Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, Ithaca, NY.
Special Materials, Presentations, and Reports:
Altman, B. (2010). Understanding and creating cults. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD].
Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Inducing false memories. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD].
Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Students revise their exam errors. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD].
Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Stream ideas in psychology. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD].
Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). In-class writing assignments. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD].
Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). The importance of creating a clear syllabus. In Wadsworth Guest Lecture
Series [DVD]. Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Perception: Thinking of yourself in a critical way. In Wadsworth Guest
Lecture Series [DVD]. Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Showing students how scripts control our behavior. In Wadsworth Guest
Lecture Series [DVD]. Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Social psychology: Why do people do what they do? In Wadsworth Guest
Lecture Series [DVD]. Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). The need for passion and curiosity in good students. In Wadsworth Guest
Lecture Series [DVD]. Available from http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, B. (2010). Psychologists in the media: Their role as a source of information. In
Wadsworth Guest Lecture Series [DVD]. Available from
http://www.cengage.com/wadsworth/.
Altman, W. S., Shultz, J., Bordens, K., & Farberman, R. (2009). Taking it to the streets: How to
give psychology away and become a local media hero. Davidson, NC: Office of Teaching
Resources in Psychology: http://teachpsych.org/otrp/resources/altman09.pdf
Altman, W. S., Shultz, J., Bordens, K., & Farberman, R. (2009). Taking it to the streets: How to
give psychology away and become a local media hero [Website].
http://sunybroome.edu/custom/altmanw/about/special-projects/be-a-media-hero/
Altman, W. S. & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Instructor critical thinking booklet: Essentials of
psychology. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Altman, W. S. & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Critical thinking booklet: Essentials of psychology.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Altman, W. S. & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Instructor critical thinking booklet: Psychology.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Altman, W. S. & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Critical thinking booklet: Psychology. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin.
Lucas, S. G., Altman, W. S., & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Instructor active learning booklet:
Psychology. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Lucas, S. G., Altman, W. S., & Bernstein, D. A. (2008). Active learning booklet: Psychology.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Altman, W. S. (2004). General education evaluation for general psychology (Psychology 110).
Report presented to the Broome Community College Division of Liberal Arts,
Binghamton, NY.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (2004). Test bank for state
licensing examination for nuisance wildlife control operators [Computerized Test Bank].
Albany, NY: NYS DEC.
Altman, W. S. (1999). Creativity and academic success. Dissertation Abstracts International,
59(10A)731.
Altman, B. & Harper, J. (1988). The joy of education. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Education
Department.
Altman, W. S. (1982). Interactive computer simulation: An exploration of a new medium for
training (Unpublished master’s thesis). Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Altman, W. S. (1982). Organizational communication: A computer training simulation.
[Computer Software]. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
Communication Arts Research Team. (1981). Communication in the community: An evaluation
of the communication strategies of the Ithaca Board of Education. Unpublished
manuscript, Department of Communication Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Altman, W. S. (1981). Developing nations: A training module for communicators. [Computer
Software]. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
Popular Presentations
Altman, W. S. (2014, September 18). Mythbusting: Lies Your Teachers Told You. Lecture
presented at Broome Community College Common Hour, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2011, December 8). How to create your own cult. Lecture presented at Broome
Community College Common Hour, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2011, November 10). Sleep. Lecture presented at Broome Community College
Common Hour, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S., & Warren, W. (2011, October 13). Lie detection. Lecture presented at Broome
Community College Common Hour, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2011, September 15). Educational psychology’s secrets of college success.
Lecture presented at Broome Community College Common Hour, Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S., & Firsching, L. (2009, March 17). Ordinary men: Understanding torture and
genocide. Workshop presented for Convocation Day, Broome Community College,
Binghamton, NY.
Altman, W. S. (2007, September 25). Building community and creating and practicing
sustainability. Workshop presented for Convocation Day, Broome Community College,
Binghamton, NY.
Other Publications
Altman, B. (1999). Year 2000 readiness disclosure statement. Maine in Print, XIV(8), 12.
Altman, B. (1977, October 21). The view from inside the convoy. The Daily Pennsylvanian, p. 4.