Student response systems, or clickers, are a wireless handheld device used by students to provide responses to a variety of different assessments as a part of classroom instruction (Caldwell, 2007). Researchers have not yet agreed on a standard term for student response systems. For the sake of this paper, student response systems will be the all encompassing term for this technology. There are different types and brands of student response systems, but the concept is the same for all, which is to provide feedback to the instructor in an interactive way during instruction. The use of clickers is not necessarily face to face. When used correctly, student response systems are a tool of engagement (Berry, 2009). Students are engaged in active …show more content…
The first way is through formative assessment. Formative assessments can be completed during lecture/presentation through the use of question and answer. The question format can be multiple choice, true or false, yes or no, or short answer number. The instructor asks the class if he or she may move on to the next topic and the students send their response to the computer software. If the majority or all of the class answers yes to that question, the instructor knows he or she can move on. This could also be done at the end of a lesson to gauge where, in terms of learning, the class is at. Answers can be collected anonymously, or students can create a username for responses to be collected under their username. Another use of clickers for formative assessment is for the instructor to place questions throughout the lecture/presentation. The questions are a check for understanding for the instructor. Based on the results of the question and answer, the instructor can instantly see if he/she needs to address certain concepts again. Student response systems not only gauge where the class is at, but also save time for the instructor (Demski, 2010). Formative assessment is essential to gauge student learning, but summative assessment is to summarize what was learned …show more content…
Through this study, educators recognized the instructional potential of student response systems in the classroom and recommended ways to implement the technology. This type of technology is changing rapidly with the emergence of the cellular telephones, iPods, and tablet computers. With more students carrying personal electronic devices, student response system technology will become more affordable for public schools. Educators will benefit from understanding the potential instructional value of this technology and the appropriate means to implement it in their classrooms to achieve their desired learning
Engagement in classroom discussions influences positive engagement in the workplace by allowing the individual to be more social and attentive when put in the environment, and to also makes the environment a great place to work. The first thing everyone learns is listening and acknowledging what you have learned which is used in any setting. Classroom engagement can help develop someone’s communication skills, time management and self awareness. Being in the classroom teaches you how to communicate with people, and speak to people positively. This type of
It is obvious that education, whether classroom instruction or practical drill, advice or entreaty, must ensure that students are positively involved, that they at least listen and pay attention to the words, actions, and the thoughts of their educators, instead of drifting off or doing something else, or simply leaving to try to learn what they need on their own (Prange 74).
Students become more engaged in lessons when he/ she is interested. Using the previous example about my small teachers excitement to use the chromebook showed his level of motivation. Also during this lesson, he was very interested in watching the videos their teacher allowed them to watch.
...speaker and the listener. The student can store often used responses, and prepare anticipated answers prior to situations where he will be meeting with those less familiar with his speech capabilities. By implementing this type of device, the student has become more confident and can communicate appropriately for a student his age. In this instance, the integration of technology into the learning environment may make a difference as to whether the student is employable or overlooked due to the inability to communicate well on the job.
... challenges the relationship between students and teachers, because technology enables learners to gain control of their own learning. The new technology provides access to information that was once under the control of teachers.
Assessing student progress in the classroom is a vital part in being a good teacher. When teachers assess student progress it allows teachers to not only see how well the students are comprehending the material being taught, but also how well the teacher is instructing his/her class. Without teachers assessing students both through formative and summative assessments teachers have very little way of knowing how well their students are learning and how well they are doing their jobs. There are a ton of ways technology can be used to help teachers assess their students. This essay will cover the different types of technology that can help teachers assess their students and the pros and cons to using technology to do so.
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Image a school with laptops available to each student to complete their class notes, teachers who are able to help their students through the screens of their computer, children who are excited to learn about numbers with the help of cute, animated characters. With the endless advancement of today’s technology, schools across the world have begun integrating various technology into their curriculum. These devices have the potential to greatly impact students in their learning. When a school opts to use technology in a school setting, the most important factors they should take into consideration are the benefits of using technological devices, the effectiveness of technology used
Representation is giving learners different ways to acquire information and knowledge. Action and expression is giving the learner different ways to demonstrate what they know. Engagement is tapping in to different learning interests and challenging them appropriately while motivating them to learn. All three components work together to make learning possible for all students. “Ideally, a curriculum should be able to be modified or customized to meet the needs of both teacher and student.”
As teachers, however, teachers know it when they see and teachers also know when it is missing (Newmann, 1986). Student engagement is referred as the quality of effort a student puts into a task (McMahon & Zyngier 2009; Kuh 2009). Students need the encouragement from teachers to engage in class and teachers can help by making the classroom a place for active learning. This leads to students feeling as if their teacher has a special interest in them and their needs (Celikoz, 2010; Daniels, 2010; Adkins-Coleman, 2010). Even if a student is engaged in school; it does not guarantee academic achievement (Nakkuls, Toshalish, 2012). The focusing processes play a very important role in engagement because no matter how enjoyable a task can be, there comes a time for everyone when they struggle with staying focused. Some students have trouble staying engaged even if they really want to and are interested. So, the core of student engagement is for the student to be able to engage deeply with their own thinking (Nakkuls, Toshalish, 2012). Engaging students is a complex task that teachers face daily and it requires more than just motivating the student. There are many factors teachers must take into account in order to be successfully in engaging students (Saeed, Zyngler,
Students are more attentive when actively involved in the learning process. By the lesson being centered on the student, they feel their role in the activity is important. Active learning is especially important in educating young children because it not only keeps student interested in the lesson, but also helps students to retain more information. “Research shows that when people are engaged in doing something rather than just listening and watching they actually learn better.” (Peterson, 1996) Being that students are learning fundamental lessons in their early childhood, it is important that they retain the information that they learn. Active learning also has the benefit of promoting attributes that employers will val...
students prefer technology because they believe that it makes learning more interesting and fun. They especially like laptops and tablets. Subjects that students deem challenging or boring can become more interesting with virtual lessons, through a video, or when using a tablet. Technology occupies an important place within students’ lives. When they are not in school, just about everything that they do is connected in some way to technology. By integrating technology into the classroom, teachers are changing the way they used to teach (lectures six hours a day) and providing students with the tools that will take them into the 21st century. One of the characteristics of the modern classroom is collaboration and technology helps to empower it. With classroom technology students can collaborate with other students and their teachers in and outside of the classroom quickly and easily.
Technology properly used in the classroom has many advantages to a student’s learning. Technology can help students become more involved in their own learning process, which is not seen in the traditional classroom. It allows them to master basic skills at their own rate rather than being left behind. Teachers and students alike can connect to real life situations by using technology in the classroom; this can also help to prepare students for real world situations. Technology can be used to motivate students as well as to offer more challenging opportunities. It can also be used as a visualization tool to keep students interested in the subject that is being taught. When technology is used effectively, students have the opportunity to develop skills that they may not get without the use of technology (Cleaver, 2011). Assessing and monitoring students is easier on the teacher because of the ability to use technology in the classroom. When technology is used correctly it offers limitless resources to a classroom atmosphere.
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