The Classroom Response System by Educators for EducatorsThe Classroom Response System by Educators for Educators
Presented by:
Nicole RomeTechnology [email protected](785) 312-1997www.iclicker.com
Clickers in the ClassroomClickers in the Classroom
Clickers are a tool to: – Transform the lecture– Enable two-way communication – Engage students– Formatively assess students
But it has to be simple and it has to work!
The technology can’t distract from the pedagogy.
Clickers are a tool to: – Transform the lecture– Enable two-way communication – Engage students– Formatively assess students
But it has to be simple and it has to work!
The technology can’t distract from the pedagogy.
Built for Educators, By EducatorsBuilt for Educators, By Educators
Tim Stelzer
Mats Selen
1997 2005-2006 Today
Early i>clicker development— by educators for educators.
Acquired by Macmillan. First i>clicker sold in July 2006.
Used by two million students at over 900 schools …and counting!
What makes i>clicker differentWhat makes i>clicker different
i>clicker2i>clicker2• Maintains clear, one-click multiple-
choice entry mode• Full numeric and alphanumeric
capabilities• LCD screen for vote confirmation
and entry• Remote ID display on startup• Frequency display on startup• Battery life displayed• 2 AAA batteries-250 hrs of battery
life• $36.99 NET
• Maintains clear, one-click multiple-choice entry mode
• Full numeric and alphanumeric capabilities
• LCD screen for vote confirmation and entry
• Remote ID display on startup• Frequency display on startup• Battery life displayed• 2 AAA batteries-250 hrs of battery
life• $36.99 NET
What types of questions can I ask with i>clicker2?
What types of questions can I ask with i>clicker2?
• Multiple choice
• Alpha character response
• Numeric characters response
• Point values, exponents, and symbols
• Yes/No
• True/False
• Likert scale
• Ranking
• Fill in the blank
Numeric/Alphanumeric Available Characters *accepts up to 16 characters
Numeric/Alphanumeric Available Characters *accepts up to 16 characters
Numeric• - (first character of answer string only)• . (decimal)• ^ ("to the power of")• E (sigma, or "to the n power of ten"/scientific notation)
Alphanumeric• E (same as above)• ^ (same as above)• _ (underscore)• = (equals)• - (in any location in answer string)• + (plus)
Numeric• - (first character of answer string only)• . (decimal)• ^ ("to the power of")• E (sigma, or "to the n power of ten"/scientific notation)
Alphanumeric• E (same as above)• ^ (same as above)• _ (underscore)• = (equals)• - (in any location in answer string)• + (plus)
i>clicker softwarei>clicker software
• Toolbar “floats” above any application– PPT/Keynote/Prezi– Office Applications– PDFs – Websites
• Customizable Setting and Preferences
• Easily create classes course– Roster file resides in
each course folder
• Toolbar “floats” above any application– PPT/Keynote/Prezi– Office Applications– PDFs – Websites
• Customizable Setting and Preferences
• Easily create classes course– Roster file resides in
each course folder
How could i>clicker work for you?How could i>clicker work for you?
• Misconception Questions• Outcome Prediction Questions• Confidence Level Questions • Monitoring Questions • Classroom Experiments• Peer Assessment
• Misconception Questions• Outcome Prediction Questions• Confidence Level Questions • Monitoring Questions • Classroom Experiments• Peer Assessment
Your sister-in-law calls to tell you she is having twins. Which of the following is more likely?
Your sister-in-law calls to tell you she is having twins. Which of the following is more likely?
A. Twin boys
B. Twin girls
C. One of each
D. All are equally likely
E. None of the above
A. Twin boys
B. Twin girls
C. One of each
D. All are equally likely
E. None of the above
Your sister-in-law calls to tell you she is having twins. Which of the following is more likely?
Your sister-in-law calls to tell you she is having twins. Which of the following is more likely?
Answer:C.
Four Outcomes: 2 result in one of each• Baby A: Girl; Baby B: Girl• Baby A: Girl; Baby B: Boy• Baby A: Boy; Baby B: Girl• Baby A: Boy; Baby B: Boy
*Example of a peer instruction question
Answer:C.
Four Outcomes: 2 result in one of each• Baby A: Girl; Baby B: Girl• Baby A: Girl; Baby B: Boy• Baby A: Boy; Baby B: Girl• Baby A: Boy; Baby B: Boy
*Example of a peer instruction question
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Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question
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Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question
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Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question
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16
Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question
What is the square root of 11.6?What is the square root of 11.6?
123
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18
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123
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Answer a Numeric Response question
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19
123
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Answer a Numeric Response question
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123
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Answer a Numeric Response question
________ is a monosaccharide with formula C6H12O6 or H-(C=O)-
(CHOH)5-H
________ is a monosaccharide with formula C6H12O6 or H-(C=O)-
(CHOH)5-H
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abc123
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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question
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abc123
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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question
SEND >< DELETE
24
abc123
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SEND >< DELETE
25
abc123
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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question
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abc123
Answer an Alphanumeric Response question
Data FilteringData Filtering
• Capture and examine differences among demographics
• Promote discussions and debates in class
• Use in any presentation software—not just PowerPoint
• Available on both Mac and PC
• Capture and examine differences among demographics
• Promote discussions and debates in class
• Use in any presentation software—not just PowerPoint
• Available on both Mac and PC
How do you prefer to get your news?How do you prefer to get your news?
A. Television
B. Newspapers
C. Radio
D. The Internet
E. Other
A. Television
B. Newspapers
C. Radio
D. The Internet
E. Other
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violations
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