This is another article from USA TODAY on the use of clickers. It focuses on high schools in Fargo, North Dakota and their use of clickers or remotes. Using their Personal Response System (as with similar systems), students punch in a number that corresponds to a multiple-choice answer projected on a screen. All of the answers are collected and results are summarized on bar graphs.
One physics professor is using it in his class and stated, "I use it to see if they understand a concept. It's like a game show, only nobody gets put on the spot." The system is also being used in large lecture halls at colleges and universities such as North Dakota State University. This college requires students to purchase the device for dozens of classes.
Students stated that they also liked the technology. One student stated, "If there's something I'm not understanding, someone else in the group will get it. It encourages us to talk to each other." Another student noted "We can see results (to questions) right away, so we can discuss the answers if we don't get it". Another good article on the use of clickers in the classroom.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2003-11-24-quiz-show_x.htm
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Some way or another I'm going to get clickers for the next school year, especially seeing as how my max class size is usually 21. In your research or in a future post, could you recommend the one or two types/brands of clickers you feel best could best impact student achievement?
Again, it is great to see that these are catching on in the classroom. I wonder about how much they run for a set, because I would like to pick up a set for my class. Do you know? When I went to the technology conference last year I remember seeing them and saying, cool but too much money.
Kevin,
I have found the i-clicker system to be the simplest, easiest system to use. Their website is http://www.iclicker.com. Check it out!
Ken
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