clickers in the classroom
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Clickers in the Classroom. Ever had one of those days?. Not able to connect with your students? Trouble motivating your students? Did they understand a single word of your lecture?. If I could only read their minds…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Clickers in the
Classroom
Ever had one of those days?• Not able to connect
with your students?
• Trouble motivating your students?
• Did they understand a single word of your lecture?
If I could only read their minds…
What are clickers?
Clickers are remote type devices used by students to provide information and feedback during class sessions.
Benefits of using clickers• Actively engages
students• Immediate access to
student responses• Allows students to
respond anonymously
• Provides instructor with valuable student data
How can clickers be used?• Check attendance• Monitor student
comprehension• Administer quizzes• Review for tests• Collect homework
assignments• Allow students to
collaborate
What do I need to get started?Instructor Starter Kit
• Includes the PRS software and USB receiver
Student clicker options
Virtual Clicker
PRS RF Clicker
Cricket Clicker
What do other educators think?
Articles discussing clicker technology http://lifescied.org/cgi/content/full/6/1/29
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2005/07/68086
http://www.news.wisc.edu/11142
http://connect.educause.edu/library/abstract/ClickersintheClassro/40032
How can I learn more?• Contact the Advanced Learning
Center at [email protected]
• Visit the Interwrite Learning website at www.interwritelearning.com
ReferencesImages obtained from:www.google.images.comwww.interwritelearning.comhttp://learningforlife.fsu.edu/ctl/explore/
bestPractices/prs.cfm
Sound effect obtained from:www.partnersinrhyme.com
Video clip obtained from:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQRHzB-Qwc