1. Why do we use clickers?

2. Much educational research shows clickers produce: Better learning More active, engaged learning More spirited class discussion Allows anonymous input More focus on topics you feel you need help with Students like them

3. How will clickers help you? Credit for participating in class Credit for being prepared for class More fun with interactive learning Better understanding of the material More in-depth discussions More student-Instructor & student- student interaction Better grades

5. More thisNot this

6. How do clickers fit into grades? 200 pts. = 4 Exams - 50pts. @ 50 pts. = Course folder 50 pts. = Clickers

7. What this class time is not… Listening to lectures ◦ This is done before the class

8. What class time is … Finding what you need help with ◦ After you have listened to the online video Discussing what you need help with (Clickers are used to select choices)

9. What class time is … Applying the concepts: (Clickers are used to select choices)

10. What class time is … Some critical thinking questions

11. What class time is … Discussing Course folders ◦ What is most helpful or interesting ◦ Critical thinking

12. Preparation for class Listen to the video for today’s chapter before attending class. ◦ If you don’t you will not know what you need help with. ◦ Make a list of the 1 or 2 topics you do not understand Complete the course folder for Fridays ◦ Bring your text each Friday for discussion

13. Bring your clickers to class each day We need them to: ◦ See what you need help with ◦ Participation points No working clicker = no points ◦ The Syllabus quiz = 10 extra credit points  Makes up for missed clickers, unable to attend etc.

14. This class is for you if … You want active learning in class You want a say in what is covered in class You want a class based on ◦ Student-student discussion ◦ Student-instructor discussion ◦ Critical thinking questions ◦ Credit for participating

15. This course is not for you if … You just want to come to class ◦ Be passive ◦ Be lectured to ◦ Not bother with clicker participation ◦ Not bother discussing

16. Welcome to the class!! We will have fun!!