Event Title
Use of automated response systems in the small sized class
Location
DSB, Room 111
Start Date
30-5-2013 1:00 PM
End Date
30-5-2013 2:15 PM
Session Type
Interactive Session
Description
An interactive demonstration of various teaching methods using Remote Response Systems (Automated Response Systems, Personal Response Systems, "Clickers") as they were applied to the small sized class (< 20 students). Most of the research with clickers has been in large classes. The methods used (peer instruction, group discussion, and simple polling with contingency teaching) will be demonstrated and results of the initial study with a class of 14 students will be presented. Internet access for all participants (local computers, laptops, or phones) will be necessary for this activity.
Topic Designation
Teaching & Learning, Technology
Presenter Bio(s)
Dr. Kirby has been at QU for 17 years. He completed his BS at Trinity (Hartford), MEd at UMass-Amherst and PhD at Georgetown and has taught Introductory, General, and Inorganic Chemistry since.
Jeremy Anderson is in Academic Technology at Quinnipiac University. Prior to coming to QU in 2010 he taught high school history and social science for 5 years. He completed a Master of Science in Educational Technology at ECSU in 2012.
Christina Wilson is in Academic Technology at Quinnipiac University.
Use of automated response systems in the small sized class
DSB, Room 111
An interactive demonstration of various teaching methods using Remote Response Systems (Automated Response Systems, Personal Response Systems, "Clickers") as they were applied to the small sized class (< 20 students). Most of the research with clickers has been in large classes. The methods used (peer instruction, group discussion, and simple polling with contingency teaching) will be demonstrated and results of the initial study with a class of 14 students will be presented. Internet access for all participants (local computers, laptops, or phones) will be necessary for this activity.