ClickersClickers

Kristin TaylorTechnology Showcase

October 21, 2008

Turning Presentation into Participation

Session OutlineSession Outline• Overview• Hardware and software• Implementation• Demonstration• Impact• Best practices• Steps for Success

Student Response SystemStudent Response System• Student Response System (SRS) - aka - “Clickers”

• Purposes:– Engage audience through interactivity– Check for understanding– Collect evaluation information– Provide instant feedback

Hardware and SoftwareHardware and Software• Hardware

– Laptop– Clicker kit

• 30 ResponseCards• USB receiver• TurningPoint 2008 software CD; QuickStart guide

• Software– Windows XP or higher operating system– PowerPoint 2003 or 2007– TurningPoint 2008

HowHow does it work? does it work?

PowerPoint Presentation

Response Card Real Time Assessment

1. Press and release the "GO" button.2. While the light is flashing red and

green, enter 41.3. After the second digit is entered, you

will see an amber light.4. IMMEDIATELY click and HOLD the

“GO” button again.5. The light will change to a solid green

for a few seconds. Your clicker is working correctly!

GO—41—GO

What type of vehicle did you drive What type of vehicle did you drive or ride in to get here today?or ride in to get here today?

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Car Van Truck SUV Watercraft

1. Car2. Van3. Truck4. SUV5. Watercraft

What make of vehicle do you drive? What make of vehicle do you drive?

Chevy Fo

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Dodge

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Toyota

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1. Chevy2. Ford3. Dodge4. Honda 5. Toyota6. What is left in the garage7. Other

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Which do you prefer?Which do you prefer?

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PowerPoint : Excel :: PowerPoint : Excel :: presentation : presentation :

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DemonstrationDemonstration

Create interactive slidesHardware setup

Sessions and ReportsSessions and Reports• Sessions

– Created each time you run an interactive presentation

– Made up of data from participant responses– “Reset” session each new use

• Reports– Display participants responses from saved session– Many report types available– Data exported to Excel

Report ExamplesReport Examples

Teenagers do not need Teenagers do not need parental involvementparental involvement

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Introduce a Topic

I am physically active for 30 minutesI am physically active for 30 minutesat least 3 times per weekat least 3 times per week

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1. Yes2. No

Assessing Audience

Which do you most prefer?Which do you most prefer?

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1. White chocolate

2. Dark chocolate

3. Milk chocolate

4. None of the above

What is the What is the singlesingle most important thing a most important thing a woman woman

can do to reduce her risk of heart attack?can do to reduce her risk of heart attack?

Test Knowledge

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Reduce stress Start jogging Reduce salt intake Quit smoking

1. Reduce stress

2. Start jogging

3. Reduce salt intake

4. Quit smoking

Assess Future Needs

Feedback from staff…Feedback from staff…

“Before Clickers, people would not share or ask questions because they felt they were the only one with the financial problem. When the class sees results of some of the ice breaker questions about financial situations, they ask lots of questions knowing that everyone in the class has huge credit card debt.”

-- Madelyn Ridgeway

ImpactImpact• Increased attentiveness, discussion and

… learning!

• Higher rate of interest and participation

• Instructor reinforcement and feedback tool

Best PracticesBest Practices• Label each clicker and receiver

• Break the Ice– Introduce the Student Response System– Use an “ice breaker” slide at the beginning– Have students practice using clickers to become comfortable with technology

• Prompt– Differentiate between content slides and interactive slides with visual cue– Use a “Correct Answer” object to visually identify appropriate answer

• Mix it Up– Break up the content delivery by inserting interactive slides among

content slides to keep audience engaged and check understanding– Use a variety of interactive slides– Use comparison slides to track pre/post changes

• Do not keep participant lists with personal or demographic information

• Do not tie SRS devices to individuals

Avoid Human Subjects compliance issues…

Restricted UsesRestricted Uses

Steps for SuccessSteps for Success1) Plan early, be patient, and practice2) Test your presentation3) Reset the session before starting4) Teach participants how to use clickers5) Save session data

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Resources and SupportResources and Support

Extension Information Technology (EIT)eit@iastate.edu (515) 294-1725

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) www.celt.iastate.edu/TurningPoint/

Questions ?Questions ?