All these people were stranded on Gilligan's Island EXCEPT:

A. GilliganB. ProfessorC. MaryannD. Jack Sparrow

Audience Response Systems

Vanessa RodgersSarah MyhreSudha Rajouria

Audience Response Systems

• What they are• History• Uses• Question types• Advantages• What to consider before purchasing• Types/Vendors• How to construct good questions

What is an ARS System?

• Polling Software

• Response Keypads

• Response Receiver / Internet Connection

Have you ever used an ARS?

A. YesB. No

History

• Audience Response Systemo Around since 1950so Adopted from militaryo Color-coded cards used to get responseso In 1966 used to evaluate a theater audienceo In 1976 it became fully digital with yes and no buttonso Stanford in 1966 for educational purposes

ARS's were adopted by Abraham Lincoln.

A. TrueB. False

Uses

• Customize presentation• Result reporting• Material and formative assessments• Attendance tracking

What type of question do you prefer to answer on tests?

A. Multiple choice

B. True / False

C. Essay

D.Short answer

Question Types

• True/False

• Polling (Yes/No)

• Multiple Choice Questions

• Short answer

• Surveys

Advantages for Teachers

• Small in size• Simple to use• Compatible with presentation software• Integrate with course

management software• Facilitate class discussions• Help teachers figure out what

areas need to be reviewed

Advantages for Students

• Engage, motivate, & empowero Help students to prepare for class o Answers are anonymous to other studentso Students can see how they compare to other

studentso Shy students have opportunity

to answer

Advantages for Students

Advantages for Students

What to Consider

• Cost• Compatibility• Capabilities• Students• Teachers

 

Constructing Good Questions

• Functions of constructing good questions too Help learner

o Develop effective interactive questions

o Evaluate different stages of learning

Constructing Good Questions

• Question types include:o Knowledge-based o Comprehensiono Applicationo Analysiso Synthesiso Evaluation

Poorly Written Question Example

Which journals can be used for educational purposes?A. YouTube TodayB. History Channel RecorderC. Weird Science D. Journal of Marine Systems 

Example of a Well-written Question

Which title is an example of a peer reviewed scholarly journal?A. YouTube TodayB. History Channel RecorderC. Weird ScienceD. Journal of Marine Systems

Summary

• If used properly an ARS can be a good tool in a classroom or seminar setting.

• Multiple methods of testing available.• Do research prior to selecting the system.• Specific systems are more cost effective than

others.

Lessons Learned

• Worked well together

• There are many ARS systems available than we originally thought

• Cost can be a drawback

Would you use an ARS in the future?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Maybe

Do you feel you were engaged throughout this presentation?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Maybe

Any Questions?

Mahalo!

References

• Barber, Maryfan and David Njus (2007). "Evolution: Seeking Intelligent Design." CBE Life Scieces Education, 6 (1), 1-20. 

• Gauci, Sally A., et al (2009). "Promoting Student-Centered Active Learning in Lectures with a Personal Response System." Advances in Physiological Education, 33, 60-71. 

• Jefferson, W., & Spiegel, D. (2009). "Implementation of a University Standard for Personal Response Systems." AACE Journal, 17 (1), 1-9.

• Sullivan, R. (2008-2009). "Principles for Constructing Good Clicker Questions." J. Educational Technology Systems, Vol. 37(3), 335-347.

• Audience Response System (n.d.).  "Wireless Technology for Audience Response, Interactive Voting, and Audience Polling Keypad Systems."Retrieved from  http://www.audience-voting-keypads.com/