1. 1 Classroom Performance System (CPS) A Dynamic Tool

2. 2 CPS a dynamic tool Much more versatile than we realized Presently used for post and pre tests Other possibilities – Review during class – Interfaces with PowerPoint Today’s demonstration – PowerPoint – An integrated question

3. 3 Advantages of CPS Immediate feedback from the students Highlights most important points Reduces student inhibition Adds variety to class Keeps students’ attention Easily interfaces with WebCT Response data logged automatically

4. 4 Using CPS with PowerPoint CPS is running in the background Now open the PowerPoint File When the question slide appears – Choose MC A-D (for a 4 choice MC question) – The question grid appears automatically – Student can start responding A histograph shows students’ responses

5. 5 100 mg/dl = ____ a.0.1 mg/mL b.1 mg/mL c.10 mg/mL d.10 mg/L Example

6. 6 Integrating Questions within CPS Choose the question to display Opens the question with the answer choices Click start to let students start responding – Can set a timer to automatically close the question – Must manually display the histograph Good for short string of questions Example

7. 7 Reports in CPS Question Report – Individual student responses for each question Response Report – Response rate for the whole class WebCT Export – Format compatible with WebCT Question Grid Export – Displays how each student responded

8. 8 Example

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10. 10 Other uses of CPS in Pharmacy Pharmacy Management Pretests - Dr. Jackson End of class review – Dr. Kissack Calculations review – Drs. Hixson-Wallace and Strom Preparedness for P4 Survey – IPA Committee