Why do we use clickers?
Much educational research shows
clickers produce:
Better learning
 More active, engaged learning
 More spirited class discussion
 Allows anonymous input
 More focus on topics you feel you need
help with
 Students like them
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How will clickers help you?
Credit for participating in class
 Credit for being prepared for class
 More fun with interactive learning
 Better understanding of the material
 More in-depth discussions
• More student-Instructor & studentstudent interaction
 Better grades
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More this
Not this
How do clickers fit into grades?
200 pts. = 4 Exams 50pts. @
 50 pts. = My Virtual Life
 50 pts. = Clickers
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What this class time is not…
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Listening to lectures
◦ This is done before the class
What class time is …
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Finding what you need help with
◦ After you have listened to the online video
Discussing what you need help with
What class time is …
Applying the concepts:
What class time is …
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Some critical thinking questions
What class time is …
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Discussing “My Virtual Life”
◦ Critical thinking
Preparation for each class
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Listen to the video for today’s chapter
before attending class.
◦ If you don’t you will not know what you need
help with.
◦ Make a list of the 1 or 2 topics you do not
understand
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Make decisions on “My Virtual Life” up to
that day
Bring your clickers to class each day
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We need them to:
◦ See what you need help with
◦ Participation points
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No working clicker = no points
◦ The Syllabus quiz = 10 extra credit points
 Makes up for missed clickers, unable to attend etc.
This class is for you if …
You want active learning in class
 You want a say in what is covered in class
 You want a class based on
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Student-student discussion
Student-instructor discussion
Critical thinking questions
Credit for participating
Credit for answering questions based on
videos
This course is not for you if …
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You just want to come to class
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Be passive
Be lectured to
Not bother with clicker participation
Not bother discussing
Real student quote: “I expected you to teach me, I
didn’t expect to have to learn!”
Welcome to the class!!
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We will have fun!!