1. Clicker Technology Dr. John Weinstein Dr. Paul Nolan Biology Department

2. 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

3. Engage the Class  Involve everybody, embarrass nobody  Capture attention  Focus the learner on specific objectives  Bridge the generation gap

4. 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

5. Advantages/Disadvantages

6. Options  Purchase System (CPS) $3000 for 24 response pad/infrared system System is completely portable

7. 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

8. 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)