1. iClicker Easy to use Easy to learn Easy to hold Who invented? 3 physicists and 1electrician from University of Illinois http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW9dQ2njC30&feature=related

2. Advantages Disadvantages Anonymously response Instant response Instant result Simple selection 3 status lights Wireless technology Accessibility – fully 508 compliant Sell it back to the bookstore Cost from $25-$30 on top of the textbook Students need to register online Students may carry for their friends If lost, student has to repurchase Profit base not educational purpose per Chronicles of Higher Ed.

3. iClicker Features Radio Frequency Mac & PC Accessibility No Software installation require Batteries: 3 AAA - last 200 hours Easy to use for teachers and students Durable No need any training except for the instructors

4. Accessible to disable students ** Color blind and low vision students further benefit from the LED patterns—a steady green light indicates the vote was received while a blinking red light indicates the vote was not received. ** Visually impaired individuals find that the buttons are easy to navigate, especially when using the raised battery compartment as a tactile reference point. If further assistance is required, we supply free Braille stickers to be placed alongside the buttons. And finally, NEW vibrating clickers give blind students evidence of vote confirmation through vibration they can feel. Contact sales@iclicker.com to request Braille stickers or to order a vibrating remote.sales@iclicker.com www.iclicker.com

5. How it works? Connect USB Port Receiver to instructor’s Laptop Built in software program Integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint, and other program Instructors can set up multiple choice or true/false questions on the slides

6. Who uses iClicker at SSU? Department/Professors  Biology - Karina Nielsen  Math - Ben Ford Why? Easy to assess students with 100 or more in the classroom Collect students responses instantaneously Both students and teachers see the result and discuss Fast and no set up time No training require for the students

7. Other clickers used at SSU Business/Economic Turning Technology - Duane Dove - T.K. Clark Science and Technology OptionFinder - John Collins - Ruth Burk

8. Using clickers in libraries Dickinson College  “The seven deadly sins of plagiarism” Fun to use Helped them stay focused on the lesson Furman University  Student workers who working at the research reference desk  They are asked to select best option using clickers  Clickers are not appropriate for every status Clickers should not over use to drag down the presentation

9. Using clickers in libraries Texas A&M University  Three different experiences Faculty & staff training instruction Instruction during academic integrity seminars Instruction for English composition Clickers are ice breaker Brigham Young University  First year – writing course  Students attend two library instruction sessions “weighted toward demonstration and hands-on practice Clickers increase attention through active participation and provide valuable feed back

10. 7 things you should know about clickers What is it? Who is doing it? What makes it unique? Why do we think it’s significant? What are the downsizes of the clickers? Where is it going? Implications for teaching and learning.

11. 7 things you should know about clickers - answers Personal response systems (PRS) enable students to use a remote control or “clicker” to answer questions posed by their professors. Most of universities, k-12, libraries, and business institutes The i-Clicker system offers a simple clicker with five, large, multiple-choice buttons, an on-off button, and lights that confirm responses have been received. The software is flexible, cross-platform, and open source. A typical PRS comprises hand-held transmitters, or “clickers,” for students to submit answers, receivers that collect the answers, and software that creates the question slides and displays the statistics of the student answers in real time. Students have to purchase on top of textbooks and tuitions and more likely the publishers/vendors’ profits not for the education purpose. With today’s technology, more professors are using the PRS due to the large classroom size and some students monopolize the classroom discussion. The iClicker is the most easy, simple, and light to use. Students will more participate and interact in the classroom using the clickers. Therefore, this technology will enhance both teachers and students teaching and learning.

12. Product Instructor’s Remote Receiver

13. iClicker Top part of the iClicker remote Handheld iClicker (Remote) Back of the Handheld iClicker (Remote)

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15. References: http://www.against-the-grain.com http://www.iclicker.com http://images.google.com Twetten, Jim., Smith, M. K.. Julius, Jim., and Murphy-Boyer, Linda. Successful Clicker Standardization:Standardizing on a single clicker system enhances pedagogical support while reducing logistical support issues and student costs., EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 30, Number 4, 2007, http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/JimJulius/54574http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/JimJulius/54574

16. Presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G0Wzf itDBA – Western Washington University http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G0Wzf itDBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW9dQ 2njC30 - UC Berkely http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW9dQ 2njC30 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQRH zB-Qwc - Faculty and students’ interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQRH zB-Qwc