EDUCAUSE | Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Classroom Response Systems

Clicker Pickers: Four Universities' Perspectives on Standardizing on a Classroom Response System

drupal — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:42:35 -0500

Many instructors are adopting clicker technology as a way to engage students during lecture. Usually, students are responsible for the purchase of their clickers. Hear how four universities standardized on a single clicker type, thereby saving students the cost of purchasing multiple products for classes that use clickers.

"Clickers" in the Classroom: Analyses from the University of Wisconsin System Project

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:56:50 -0500

The University of Wisconsin System sponsored a major project to evaluate the interactive classroom technology known as student response systems or "clickers." This session will report on the data collected, including faculty and student evaluations, from more than 28 courses enrolling 3,500 students at four UW campuses.

Managing the Adoption of Clickers: Experiences of Several Universities

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:56:43 -0500

A popular, interactive classroom technology, called "clickers" or student response systems, is posing significant challenges for successful introduction on campuses. Representatives from several institutions will present "lessons learned" from their experiences evaluating, selecting, and implementing clickers into the classroom and supporting teachers and students.

Challenge, Potential, and Success: A University-Wide Approach to Classroom Response Systems

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:34 -0600

Engaging and assessing students in large lecture situations has always been challenging--until now. Purdue University's installation of an effective, supportable, and scalable classroom response system in all classrooms answers the challenge. Students are more involved; faculty have more real-time feedback; and the institution has a sustainable model for classroom response.

Initial Assessment of a Classroom Personal Response System at Old Dominion University

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:28 -0600

Old Dominion University implemented a wireless, infrared personal response system (PRS) in several courses during the 2004-2005 academic year. This presentation will describe the system selection process, faculty training, and the results of a faculty/student survey regarding the initial use of the system. The PRS system will also be demonstrated.

Virtual Canvas: Enhancing Classroom Interaction

drupal — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 14:56:56 -0500

Virtual Canvas is a pilot project integrating tablet PCs, Office 2003 systems, and wireless projectors (and other pen-applets) to bring interaction, both in and outside class, to a new level. This presentation will share our experiences, lessons learned, and how we intend to push it further.