c lickers in the c lassroom einstruction classroom performance systems (cps)
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ObjectivesObjectives Why use clickers? CPS Capabilities Demonstration Instructions for using clickers Implementation of clicker questions/slides Recommendations for getting started Positive/Negative feedback Conclusions
Why use clickers?Why use clickers? Increase student participation and
interaction Continuous assessment of student
comprehension Reinforce student preparation for class
Readings Homework assignments
Track attendance and participation
Why use clickers?Why use clickers? Allow for semi-anonymous student
responses You track the student responses Students don’t know how other classmates
responded Allow for truly anonymous student
responses You don’t know how each student responded,
only that they responded to the question
Why use clickers? We ask what we think they should know If they don’t do well, whose fault is it?
A few – lazy, absent, unprepared, or low-skill Several – misconceptions or confusion? A lot – That’s our problem!
We want to fix misconceptions immediately
Don’t end a class unit with outstanding issues
CPS Capabilities
Take attendance Classroom participation &
engagement Poll students anonymously Administer quizzes and exams Ask impromptu questions in
class Export data directly to excel
spreadsheets Call on students at random in
class
Demonstration
Press the “Power/Join” button Watch the display screen:
Serial Number (appears first) Pad Number (upper left hand corner) Battery Strength icon (right-center)
Brief overview of CPS Brief overview of CPS Instruction.Instruction.How does it work? The instructor poses a question
The students respond via their response cards
The data is captured by a receiver
The data is stored on the computer
Brief overview of CPS Brief overview of CPS Instruction.Instruction.The students respond… Students are encouraged to stay focused
on the lecture
This can be used as a springboard for collaborative learning
Instant feedback lets the students and the instructor know if concepts have been learned.
Instructions for Answering Questions
Make sure the clicker is powered on. Press the corresponding letter and press
send. Your Pad Number should highlight on the
screen indicating that you answered the question. To change your answer, press the corresponding
letter and press send. Your Pad Number will flash: Green: Answer changed Yellow: Same answer submitted Red w/ X: Invalid answer choice
I have used some type of clicker in my classroom.
A. Strongly Agree B. AgreeC. DisagreeD. Strongly Disagree
Our Vision is for us to become a model for ___________ in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
A. greatnessB. excellenceC. teachingD. craziness
PLC stands for __________________.
A. Professional Learning Community. B. Professionals Learning to
Collaborate. C. Please Leave Class. D. Professional learning Class.
The teacher evaluation system that replaced PEPE is called _____________. A. Atkins Action Plan for Alabama
B. Robin’s Master PlanC. Educate AlabamaD. Educate the World
Using the slides
You get idea of how well each Q went You see what wrong ideas were there Students self-assess against their
peer’s abilities You can give immediate feedback Optional: Include slides with worked
solutions … but might be better to do on board as
needed
How do I implement clickers into my class?
1. Install einstruction software on your computer.
Classroom performance systems CPS for PowerPoint.
2. Write your questions in cps for PowerPoint.3. Assign each student a clicker.4. Pass out the clickers to the class.5. Open your presentation in CPS for
PowerPoint. 6. Students’ responses are sent to the
receiver (USB port).7. Display the results.
Recommendations for getting started
In-depth clicker training (Other than this session)
Observe a class that uses clickers Download cps software from
eInstruction Practice, practice, practice
Positive Feedback Promotes active learning Encourages ALL students to participate Adapt instruction based on feedback
Explain a concept more thoroughly Promote discussion Move on to the next topic
Student feedback: anonymous or indentified
Create individual reports for students.
Negative feedback
1. Takes up a lot of class time.2. Cost. ( Only one set for the entire
school) 3. Learning how to use them.4. Potential technology issues.
Students freak out if their clicker stops working!