1. HEDC TEACHING DAY 2/7/02 USING A PRS Caroline Elliott Department of Economics

2. WHAT IS A PRS? Personal Response System Varitronix plc Wireless transmission of multiple choice answers Connected to computer and LCD display Lancaster University TQEF grant(s)

3. QUICK TEST Question 1 Which team knocked England out of the 2002 World Cup? 1. Argentina3. Denmark 2. Brazil4. South Korea

4. Question 2 Who scored the only goal in Englands match against Argentina in the 2002 World Cup? 1. Paul Scholes3. Michael Owen 2. Teddy Sheringham4. David Beckham

5. Final Quick Fire Round What are the ingredients of a Tequila Sunrise? 1. tequila, cream, pineapple 2. tequila, orange, pineapple 3. tequila, orange, grenadine 4. tequila, orange, champagne

6. USES OF THE PRS TO DATE ECON 201Microeconomic Principles ECON PG Refresher Course ECON quantitative courses AC/FIN GEOGRAPHY COMPUTING

7. PRS USES Check understanding of material covered By lecturer / tutor Self-assessment Review material previously taught Introduce new material Maintain interest / Settle students

8. PRS DETAILS Settings Number of choices Time allowed Attempts allowed Presentation of results Anonymous/named mode Degree of confidence Check on individual responses 130 handsets

9. PRS ADVANTAGES Attentive students Awareness of understanding levels Attendance record Easy to use (set up and dismantled by AVS) Other uses Testing Meetings

10. PRS DISADVANTAGES Computer / LCD display unreliability Cover less material Not relevant for all courses?

11. ECON 201FEEDBACK 1. The PRS is easy to use Mean = 4.96Median = 5 2. Using a PRS has increased my enjoyment of lectures Mean = 4.3Median = 4 3. Using a PRS has encouraged me to attend lectures Mean = 3.6Median = 4 4. Using a PRS has helped my concentration levels in lectures Mean = 4.3Median = 4 5. Using a PRS has increased my confidence on this course Mean = 3.8Median = 4