Why do we use clickers?

Much educational research shows clickers produce:Better learningMore active, engaged learningMore spirited class discussionAllows anonymous inputMore focus on topics you feel you

need help withStudents like them

How will clickers help you?Credit for participating in classCredit for being prepared for classMore fun with interactive learningBetter understanding of the

materialMore in-depth discussions• More student-Instructor & student-

student interactionBetter grades

More this Not this

How do clickers fit into grades?200 pts. = 4

Exams - 50pts. @

50 pts. = My Virtual Life

50 pts. = Clickers

What this class time is not…Listening to lectures

◦This is done before the class

What class time is …Finding what you need help with

◦After you have listened to the online video

Discussing what you need help with

What class time is …

Applying the concepts:

What class time is …Some critical thinking questions

What class time is …Discussing “My Virtual Life”

◦Critical thinking

Preparation for each classListen to the video for today’s

chapter before attending class.◦If you don’t you will not know what

you need help with.◦Make a list of the 1 or 2 topics you

do not understandMake decisions on “My Virtual

Life” up to that day

Bring your clickers to class each dayWe need them to:

◦See what you need help with◦Participation points

No working clicker = no points◦The Syllabus quiz = 10 extra credit

points Makes up for missed clickers, unable to

attend etc.

This class is for you if …You want active learning in classYou want a say in what is covered

in classYou want a class based on

◦Student-student discussion◦Student-instructor discussion◦Critical thinking questions◦Credit for participating◦Credit for answering questions based

on videos

This course is not for you if …You just want to come to class

◦Be passive◦Be lectured to◦Not bother with clicker participation◦Not bother discussing

Real student quote: “I expected you to teach me, I didn’t expect to have to learn!”

Welcome to the class!!We will have fun!!