Clicker Technology Dr. John Weinstein Dr. Paul Nolan Biology Department
Basics Hardware Consists of receiver unit (infrared or radio frequency) and individual response pads Based on technology used in popular game shows Software Classroom Performance System database
Engage the Class Involve everybody, embarrass nobody Capture attention Focus the learner on specific objectives Bridge the generation gap
Assess the Class Provides feedback instantly, allowing students to understand why they missed questions Practice retrieval and application of information to answer questions Provide opportunities for repetition within the learning process Track student comprehension Administer quizzes and exams (grades instantly!) Take attendance
Advantages/Disadvantages
Options Purchase System (CPS) $3000 for 24 response pad/infrared system System is completely portable
Pricing-- for complete radio-frequency packages einstruction.com, 24 units--$2245 qwizdom.com, 24 units--$2377 h-itt.com, 32 units--$1453 interwritelearning.com, 32 units--$1334 turningtechnologies.com 24 units--$1351 32 units--$1735
Options Student Purchase Publisher/CPS loans receiver unit and software to Instructor Discount registration coupon packaged with textbook Students register with eInstruction online (~$35 per semester) Students purchase response pads at Bookstore (~$4)