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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/