Using Student Response Systems in the College Classroom Team 3: Eric Folks Eddie Mathews Jessica Pettyjohn Marni Saenz Team 3 Presentation (EDTC 6320 / Fall 2010)

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class – sitting near the back of a large room

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class – sitting near the back of a large room Imagine that you are the instructor in that class

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class – sitting near the back of a large room Imagine that you are the instructor in that class – trying to hold the students’ attention

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class – sitting near the back of a large room Imagine that you are the instructor in that class – trying to hold the students’ attention It doesn’t take much imagination to consider the challenges of such a setting

A Problem to be Addressed Imagine a college class with over 100 students meeting together – for up to 70 minutes Imagine that you are a student in that class – sitting near the back of a large room Imagine that you are the instructor in that class – trying to hold the students’ attention It doesn’t take much imagination to consider the challenges of such a setting – for both the students and the instructor

From Problem to Solution PROBLEM IDENTIFIED: The lack of student engagement in college classes result in poor attention and overall learning Low participation is particularly true in large settings of over 100 students

From Problem to Solution PROBLEM IDENTIFIED: The lack of student engagement in college classes result in poor attention and overall learning Low participation is particularly true in large settings of over 100 students SOLUTION RECOMMENED: The use of “clickers” in the college classroom Student Response Systems are making a difference at many colleges

Are You Ready to Be One of Those Colleges With a Solution?

College Faculty Use of Clickers Source: Faculty Survey of Student Engagement 2009

A College Example University of Wisconsin System Study of Clickers

Analyzing Student Response Systems by Jessica Pettyjohn

Audience Analysis Characteristics of Current College Students

First Characteristic Students want immediate feedback from their instructors

Second Characteristic Students want immediate feedback from their instructors Students want easy access to their instructors

Third Characteristic Students want immediate feedback from their instructors Students want easy access to their instructors Students expect instructors to be technologically proficient as it pertains to their field

Fourth Characteristic Students want immediate feedback from their instructors Students want easy access to their instructors Students expect instructors to be technologically proficient as it pertains to their field Students desire access to technology more than ever before

Fifth Characteristic Students want immediate feedback from their instructors Students want easy access to their instructors Students expect instructors to be technologically proficient as it pertains to their field Students desire access to technology more than ever before Students learn better through technologically- based collaborative projects

Clickers Work! Immediate feedback

Clickers Work! Immediate feedback Immediate access

Clickers Work! Immediate feedback Immediate access Technology proficiency

Clickers Work! Immediate feedback Immediate access Technology proficiency Access to new forms of technology

Clickers Work! Immediate feedback Immediate access Technology proficiency Access to new forms of technology Technologically based collaborative projects

Analyzing Teacher & Student Benefits by Marni Saenz

Increased Attendance Teacher Benefits

Track each individual students progress Teacher Benefits

Encourages all students to answer Teacher Benefits

Ability to revamp lesson to meet the student’s needs Teacher Benefits

Immediate feedback on answers given Student Benefits

Creates anonymity for students, that promotesinvolvement Student Benefits

Creates an active learning environment with group discussion Student Benefits

The Design and Use of Student Response Systems by Eddie Mathews

Design & Use of Clickers ObjectiveContentTraining

Design & Use of Clickers ObjectiveContentTraining Answer question: “What Are Clickers?” Definition of “clickers” List of various names for clickers Discuss the overall concept Provide written documentation

Design & Use of Clickers ObjectiveContentTraining Answer question: “What Are Clickers?” Definition of “clickers” List of various names for clickers Discuss the overall concept Provide written documentation Answer question: “Who Makes the Clickers?” Explanation of different types List of popular clicker devices Discuss the different types Provide list of companies

Design & Use of Clickers ObjectiveContentTraining Answer question: “What Are Clickers?” Definition of “clickers” List of various names for clickers Discuss the overall concept Provide written documentation Answer question: “Who Makes the Clickers?” Explanation of different types List of popular clicker devices Discuss the different types Provide list of companies Answer question: “How Do We Use Clickers? Explanation of basic components Step-by-step instructions Demonstration of setting up a SRS Demonstration of using a SRS

What Are Clickers?

Clickers are remote- sized electronic devices used to respond to an instructor’s questions Most SRS devices allow for A, B, C, D, E, or number responses

Audience Response System Electronic Voting System Personal Response System CLICKERS! Classroom Response System Classroom Communication System

Who Makes Clicker Devices?

eInstructioneInstruction Web Site: CPS (Classroom Performance System)

Who Makes Clicker Devices? eInstructioneInstruction i>Clickeri>Clicker Web Site:

Who Makes Clicker Devices? eInstructioneInstruction iClickeriClicker TurningPointTurningPoint Web Site: ResponseCard

Who Makes Clicker Devices? eInstructioneInstruction iClickeriClicker TurningPointTurningPoint H-ITTH-ITT Web Site: iEnable iCueiBright

Who Makes Clicker Devices? eInstructioneInstruction iClickeriClicker TurningPointTurningPoint H-ITTH-ITT OptionTechnologiesOptionTechnologies Web Site:

What’s Involved in Set Up?

The Hardware contents of a 32-pad IR System (24 and 40 pad systems are also available) Example of eInstruction’s CPS Kit?

A projector can also be Table-mounted (Optional) What Other Equipment is Needed?

How Do We Use Clickers?

“Who has read the assigned material?” The results may help you to decide how to begin the class lecture

Collect Student Opinions to Begin a Discussion

Show Results Immediately ABC

“Are You With Me?” Check attentiveness and understanding Get immediate feedback  Good responses → Move on  Poor responses → Discuss more

Real-Time Tracking Some programs constantly track and display cumulative answer changes

“Click when finished with a task”

Implementing & Evaluating Student Response Systems by Eric Folks

By now, many advantages to Student Response Systems (SRS) have been identified and discussed Advantages to Clickers

By now, many advantages to Student Response Systems (SRS) have been identified and discussed greater levels of engagement greater levels of engagement instantaneous feedback instantaneous feedback monitor objective mastery monitor objective mastery improved grades improved grades Advantages to Clickers

Cost: clickers often approach $2000 Disadvantages to Clickers

Cost: clickers often approach $2000 Considerations: Educational institutions today face reductions in state and federal funding, and, if applicable diminishing local tax revenues Educational institutions today face reductions in state and federal funding, and, if applicable diminishing local tax revenues College students are often required to buy their own clickers for class College students are often required to buy their own clickers for class Disadvantages to Clickers

Many Web 2.0 tools offer students and instructors the opportunity to realize many, but not all of the same gains offered by clickers Other Technology-Based Solutions

Google Moderator

web-based participant generated questions, ideas or comments displayed online vote on & rank display limited Google Moderator

Zoho Polls

web-based polling tool web-based polling tool general polling or ranking of items general polling or ranking of items quick and easy to use quick and easy to use doesn’t allow for open-ended responses doesn’t allow for open-ended responses few options for viewing results few options for viewing results entirely free, regardless of number of respondents entirely free, regardless of number of respondents Zoho Polls

Polldaddy

live web polling live web polling can be embedded in web pages and blogs can be embedded in web pages and blogs offers surveys and quizzes, where multiple questions can be associated with each offers surveys and quizzes, where multiple questions can be associated with each respondents contribute exclusively via and not with cell phones or smart phones respondents contribute exclusively via and not with cell phones or smart phonesPolldaddy

twtpoll

polling tool launches from your twitter account polling tool launches from your twitter account many different types of polls, with many, many different formats for responses many different types of polls, with many, many different formats for responses text cells are usually limited to Twitter’s 140 character maximum text cells are usually limited to Twitter’s 140 character maximum works with web-enabled devices only works with web-enabled devices only polls are free, but to use surveys beyond the trial, there is a $49 one-time fee, or the monthly plan, which includes exported results to Excel, is $15 / month polls are free, but to use surveys beyond the trial, there is a $49 one-time fee, or the monthly plan, which includes exported results to Excel, is $15 / monthtwtpoll

Poll Everywhere

live audience polling live audience polling can be used with cell phones, smart phones and the web can be used with cell phones, smart phones and the web limited to associating one question per poll at a time, & viewing results one poll at a time, though multiple polls may run concurrently limited to associating one question per poll at a time, & viewing results one poll at a time, though multiple polls may run concurrently Poll results may be embedded into Power Point or Keynote presentations and blogs, and linked to Twitter accounts Poll results may be embedded into Power Point or Keynote presentations and blogs, and linked to Twitter accounts access to reports feature, and to associate responses with individual participants requires an upgrade that costs $15 / month access to reports feature, and to associate responses with individual participants requires an upgrade that costs $15 / month Poll Everywhere

Offer many of the same benefits as clicker systems: high levels of engagement high levels of engagement ability to get feedback on student engagement ability to get feedback on student engagement whole group objective mastery whole group objective mastery Reflection on Web-Based Solutions as Alternatives to Clickers

free versions fail to deliver detailed record keeping and analysis in terms of tracking responses free versions fail to deliver detailed record keeping and analysis in terms of tracking responses consequently, assigning remediation groups or documenting student objective mastery, especially in the form of summative assessments, is difficult consequently, assigning remediation groups or documenting student objective mastery, especially in the form of summative assessments, is difficult Limitations of Web-Based Solutions as Alternatives to Clickers

Suggestions Before Buying Think about your primary classroom challenges Visualize how you will use a student response system Talk to instructors who use clicker technology often in their classroom Visit the Web sites of your top choices to make sure you understand design concepts Consider the cost of kits, individual student cost, etc.

References & Credits This presentation is a condensed version of our tutorials Watch our tutorials on our team wiki: /Fall-2010-Team-3-Home-Page /Fall-2010-Team-3-Home-Page Credits and References are listed on each individual tutorial Thanks for watching!