Clickers: A Summary Based on Use in C1403 2008 by Ged Parkin and Nicholas Turro

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Additional Resources Peer Instruction: A User's Manual (Educational Innovation- Physics) (Paperback) by Eric Mazur (Author) Price: $36.36 on Amazon.com or email Nick Turro (njt3@columbia.edu) or Jeffrey Lancaster (jrl2132@columbia.edu) to borrow. A Private Universe - DVD-R 1 20-minute program on 1 disc plus guide Price: $39.95 on Learner.org or email Nick Turro (njt3@columbia.edu) or Jeffrey Lancaster (jrl2132@columbia.edu) to borrow. Minds of Our Own - DVD-R 3 one-hour programs on 2 discs, 1 guide Price for Entire Series and Guide: $109.00 on Learner.org or email Nick Turro (njt3@columbia.edu) or Jeffrey Lancaster (jrl2132@columbia.edu) to borrow. "Optimizing the Use of Personal Response Devices (Clickers) in Large-Enrollment Introductory Courses" Woelk, K. J. Chem. Ed. 2008, 85(10), 1400. Download as .pdf "iPhone and Android Apps 101" Woyke, E. Forbes.com 2008 (November 11) Forbes.com Turning Technologies, Audience Response Systems turningtechnologies.com - Student Response Systems for Higher Education - Higher Education Case Studies "Turning Tech Brings Classroom Response System to iPhone & iPod Touch" Nagel, D. T. H. E. Journal 2009 (January): article "Learning With 'Clickers' Gets Better After Peer Discussions" Hammond, R. The Chronicle of Higher Education 2009 (January 7): article Refers to: "Why Peer Discussion Improves Student Performance on In-Class Concept Questions" Smith, M.K. et al. Science 2009, 323, 122-124: abstract, full text Stanford University: iPhone Application Programming on iTunesU Back to top

Other Institutions Standardized Universities on CPS Download as .pdf Andrews University Angelo State University Baylor University Bellarmine University Blinn College Cal Poly State University - Orfalea College of Business Carleton College Centennial College Central Virginia Community College Claremont Graduate University College of St. Mary College of St. Scholastica College of William and Mary Colorado State University-Pueblo CSU Stanislaus - College of Human and Health Sciences Cuesta College Physical Sciences Division Cumberland School of Law Dalhousie University Dominican University of California Emporia State University Fanshawe College Ferris State University Florida Coastal School of Law Franklin & Marshall College Franklin Pierce Law Center Fresno Pacific University Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Hofstra University Hunter College Indiana University Indiana University East Indiana University Kokomo Indiana University Northwest Indiana University Purdue University Columbus Indiana University South Bend Indiana University Southeast IUPUI James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Keiser University - Kendall Campus Le Cegep de Trois Rivieres Loyola Law School LSUHSC School of Nursing (Louisiana State) Lyman Briggs School at MSU Maranatha Baptist Bible College Michigan State University Mississippi State University Missouri State University Missouri Western State University Montgomery County Community College Mount Royal College New Mexico State University North Hennepin Community College Northern Arizona University Northern Illinois University Northwest Missouri State University Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Oral Roberts University Pacific Union College Patrick Henry Community College Purdue Calumet Purdue North Central Purdue West Lafayette Ross University Ryerson University Samford University-McWhorter School of Pharmacy San Diego State University South Texas College St. Cloud State University St. Mary's University-Nova Scotia Stony Brook University SUNY- Stony Brook school of Medicine Tarleton State University Tennessee Tech University Texas A&M University Texas State University New York University College of Dentistry Universite Laval University of Akron University of Arkansas Little Rock Bowen School of Law University of Calgary University of Central Florida University of Central Oklahoma University of Connecticut University of Houston University of Kansas University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Department of Biology University of Missouri Columbia University of Missouri Kansas City University of Missouri St. Louis University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Nebraska Medical Center University of Nebraska Omaha University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Florida University of Northern Colorado University of Ottawa University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy University of South Florida - Lakeland University of Southern Indiana University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Texas - Arlington University of Texas Medical Branch University of Winnipeg University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Wisconsin Superior University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh University of Wyoming Valencia Community College- Criminal Justice Institute Valencia Community College- Downtown Center Valencia Community College- East Campus Valencia Community College- Osceola Campus Valencia Community College- Sand Lake Center Valencia Community College- West Camps Valencia Community College- Winter Park Campus Virginia Commonwealth University Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Wayne State University West Hills Community College District Wilfred Laurier University Worcester Polytechnic Institute PRS Standardized Universities Download as .pdf Bellevue Community College Boise State University - Academic Technologies California State University - San Marcos California State University - Sacramento Columbia College Creighton University Dallas County Community College District Drake University Eastfield College Emory University - Roberto C. Goizueta Business School Florida State University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Hillsborough Community College Ithaca College Juniata College Kirkwood Community College Kutztown University Millersville University Moorpark College Mountain View College Nebraska Wesleyan University North Dakota State University Old Dominion University Olivet Nazarene Orange Community College - SUNY Orange Pacific University Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Pennsylvania State University - Behrend College Pennsylvania State University - Berks Pennsylvania State University - Delaware County Pennsylvania State University - Erie Pennsylvania State University - Fayette Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Pennsylvania State University - Lehigh Point Loma Nazarene University Providence College Saint Louis University South Dakota State University University of British Columbia University of California - Davis University of California - Los Angeles University of California - San Diego University of Delaware University of Massachusetts - Amherst University of Massachusetts - Lowell University of Memphis University of Nebraska, Lincoln University of Nevada, Reno University of New Brunswick University of North Carolina - Charlotte University of Redlands University of South Alabama University of Western Ontario Washburn University West Virginia University Western Washington Back to top

Student Feedback Post-Exam 1 Survey   Post-Exam 2 Survey Representative Student Comments - "Sometimes I'll try to punch in an answer only to find that I've been disconnected, so I have to reconnect and answer until it works, and often I run out of time before I can get my answer in because of it." - "Clickers force student to take an active role in the class" - "The clicker was just one more component that allowed students to engage more actively in the class. It was quite helpful." - "I do like the clicker because it allows us to see how we're doing in comparison to the class, but the questions so far have been pretty basic, and aside from one or two, have drawn the same conclusions from much of the class, so no comparisons can be drawn." - "The clicker was a fun way to participate in class and see where you stand among your peers, as well as meet those sitting around you that you might not have known previously" - "Often the clicker will not register my answer, which is frustrating." - "Clickers are a great idea, however there are technical issues at times. " - "I like them. Gives me a chance to think on my own in class." - "I love the clickers. It's a great check to make sure I'm getting a decent grasp of the material and it's allowed me to make a couple acquaintances in lecture." - "I honestly came into the class thinking I would hate the clickers but I came to enjoy them (I still don't think the $35 spent was justified though). It really helps everyone apply what they've learned in the lecture and also promotes friendly competition. I have fun trying to be the first uni in the list and often compete with my friends to get that spot. It makes the lecture much more lively." - "I bring my clicker to class everyday and I think it is a wonderful tool. I look forward to the clicker questions because it is a fun way to test what you have just learned and interact with fellow classmates." - "Love them! I can see whether a problem was just difficult for me or for many students in the class." - "I don't get how pushing a button makes you more actively involved in class then you would be just working out the problem in class w/o it. " - "It keeps me feeling involved in the class." - "I like them, because they show us examples of questions that are similar to the homework, quizzes, and exams. It allows us to get direct feedback and explanations, which is extremely helpful. Like I said before, examples are how I learn." - "Sometimes my clicker randomly won't work. This has happened to a few of my classmates, too. Sometimes it won't register a response even if it had been registering the response for the questions right before." - "I like them a lot. It helps me understand how to apply the lecture and it helps me understand one topic before we move onto another one." - "I love the clickers, but on the technology itself, I think that there should be a clearer way to see if you are connected. " - "The clicker questions have progressively gotten more helpful in understanding the material. They are the only part of the lecture that even comes close to applying the theories that we are learning about. Ultimately, however, it has taken half the semester to get the clicker process up and running and I absolutely regret spending the $35 for a measly 4 points. Keep the questions and go back to the old-fashioned "raise your hands" method." - "I really like this system! It's definitely a good check to see whether I've understood what Prof Turro has just gone over." - "A bit too much money for their purpose but other than that using them is ok, hasn't done too much for my learning" Download Full Student Feedback as .pdf here. Back to top

Video A clip (0:27) of student responses registering in the InterWrite software A clip (7:36) of Prof. Turro asking a "clicker question" in class - You may need to turn your computer volume all the way up to hear 0:00-0:27 Prof. Turro asks a multiple choice question. 0:27-02:44 Students discuss their answers to the question. 0:45-01:10 Prof. Turro edits the question in real time. 01:27 The question is also displayed on a side projector. 01:43 Students ask for and are given additional time to discuss. 02:47 TA switches main projector over to clicker software screen. 02:52-03:22 Students enter their responses - UNIs indicate when they have registered their answer. 03:23 A bar graph appears charting the class responses. 03:43-06:35 Discussion based on the clicker responses ensues. 06:35-07:36 The correct answer is given and explained using models. Back to top