Student Response System in Classroom

STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMS : 

STUDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMS by Diane Blozis and Matt Mederios

What are “clickers?” : 

What are “clickers?” Teacher Remote HostReceiver Student Remote SRS Software

Types of SRS : 

Types of SRS ResponseWare iRespond-UltraLite Got It! ActiVote Beyond Question CPSPulse Q6 Remote (Qwizdom) iCue Pro

Advantages : 

Advantages Increases student involvement Creates stimulating learning environment Provides immediate feedback Assesses & activates prior knowledge Promotes inquiry & engagement Allows for differentiated instruction Increases attendance

Disadvantages : 

Disadvantages RF transmitters interfere with each other Infrared devices limited by opaque walls & fluorescent lights Require substantial professional development Comprehensive training required for full adoption Level of questioning is limited Expense

Recommendations : 

Recommendations Use clickers throughout lesson Have students discuss questions & work in groups Combine clicker questions with visuals Use clickers to collect data Incorporate graphics Infuse in PowerPoint

Classroom Examples : 

Classroom Examples Warm-up activities New unit pre-test Content review Check for understanding Discussion surveys Review games Formative assessments Summative assessments

Clickers in Action : 

Clickers in Action Used for faculty in-service training Helped determine background knowledge for Cornell Notes Ranked how instructional strategy may be used in classroom Surveyed faculty on effectiveness of training Polled staff on future topics for professional development

Elementary Uses for SRS : 

Elementary Uses for SRS Reviewing for test Voting in class Academic games Math Staff voting PTO/SAC

Qwizdom Testimonial : 

Qwizdom Testimonial

References : 

References Caldwell, J. E. (2007). Clickers in the large classroom: Current research and best-practice tips. CBE Life Sciences Education, 6(1), 9-20. Doe, C. (2010, July/August). A look at student response systems. MultiMedia Internet, 17(4), 32-35. Kenwright, K. (2009). Clickers in the classroom. TechTrends, 53(1), 74-77. Ribbens, E. (2007). Why I like clicker personal response systems. Journal of College Science Teaching, 37(2), 60-62.