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Clicking Our Way to Active LearningAmr Batan
Donna GaeckleElizabeth Simeral
Integrating & Implementing Technology
Spring 2009 | 5100:610/640/801
• Around 1966, Audience Studies Institute developed an Audience Response System
• Used by movie, television, and advertising industries to evaluate the market appeal of unreleased movies, TV shows, and commercials.
• Consisted of handsets with a dial that the audience used to indicate their level of interest – Right for Great and Left for Dull.
• Repsonses were tranmitted to a receiver that tabulated the results.
What are Clickers?
Source: Wikipedia, 2009
What are Clickers?
Infrared ReceiverInfrared Clicker
Source: Wikipedia, 2009
What are Clickers?
Audience Response Systems
Personal Response Systems
Student Response Systems
Classroom Performance System
What are Clickers?
Wireless Radio Frequency Clicker USB Audience Response System Receiver
Source: Wikipedia, 2009
Who’s Using Them?
• Higher Education – Many colleges are beginning to require clickers as part of the student’s toolkit
• K-12 schools are seeing the value in using them, several of the schools using them re right here in Ohio
• Specialized learning programs such as ACT preparation classes can benefit from using them, especially with larger classes
Why Are They Important?Based on the eInstruction video, clickers are important for which of the following reasons?
a. Students find them fun to use
b. Motivates students to engage in the learning process through active participation
c. Saves the school money
d. Students learn to use clickers quickly and easily
ANSWER: a, b, d
Why Are They Important?Which of the following describes the features of the eInstruction student response system?
a. Integrates with state standards
b. Doesn’t require a receiver
c. Only works with pre-designed questions
d. Uses one-way infrared clickers
Why Are They Important?Research shows that actively engaging students in the learning process results in:
a. Students becoming skilled game show contestants
b. Students having to do less homework
c. Students demonstrating improved performance
d. Students overcoming fear of not knowing the right answer
ANSWER: c, d
Why Are They Important?One benefit of using clickers in the classroom is the instructor’s ability to take attendance.
True or False
ANSWER: True
Which one of the following benefits is most important to you regarding the use of clickers in the classroom?
a. Integrates with grade book
b. Easy to learn and use
c. Provides a non-threatening learning environment
d. Addresses standards and accountability issues
ANS: No right answer – opinion poll
Why Are They Important?
Are There Disadvantages?
• Cost to schools and students• Ongoing maintenance and support• Adds time to the lesson• Poor implementation can lead to resistance and
frustration• Question types are limited• If students lose their clicker, how do they
participate in class until they receive a replacement?
• Not all clicker systems are compatible
Implications for Teaching and Learning
One Application:
ACT Preparation Courses
Implications for Teaching and Learning
Implications for Teaching and Learning
Implications for Teaching and Learning
Implications for Teaching and Learning
Implications for Teaching and Learning
Resources• Grants for funding
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID=4&TopicRelationID=81
• List of Vendors
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=student+response+systems&aq=f&oq=
• Schools using student response systems
The Ohio State University
Kent State University
Berkshire Local School District
