The Classroom Response System by Educators for EducatorsThe Classroom Response System by Educators for Educators

Presented by:

Nicole RomeTechnology SpecialistNicole.Rome@macmillan.com(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

SEND >< DELETE

13

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Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question

SEND >< DELETE

14

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Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question

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15

Answer a Multiple Choice (A-E) question

SEND >< DELETE

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

SEND >< DELETE

18

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123

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Answer a Numeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

19

123

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Answer a Numeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

20

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

SEND >< DELETE

22

abc123

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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

23

abc123

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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

24

abc123

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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

25

abc123

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Answer an Alphanumeric Response question

SEND >< DELETE

26

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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