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Academic Resources
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Important information and sample paragraphs that can be used for course outlines.
D. Bruff (2008). Classroom Response System ("Clickers") Bibliography, Vanderbilt Center for Teaching.
Student Response System (Clickers)
The student response system (SRS or clickers) is a technology-supported questioning strategy that allows instructors to ask questions and collect and display student responses in real time, enabling interaction and feedback even in large class environments. This project aims to enhance student engagement on campuses by focusing on two major goals.
Impact to Date
Data are being collected as part of an underlying research project to examine the impact of the project on student engagement and to assess the effectiveness of the implementation on quality of the learning experience.
Five types of data are being collected:
Workshops & Consultations
Workshops
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) in conjunction with Content and Collaboration Solutions, Educational Technologies (CCS) offer workshops on how to enhance student engagement using the student response system (clickers).
Courses using Clickers
To view the list of courses using clickers, please consult the McGill IT KnowledgeBase.
Background
In 2006, the Deputy Provost (Student Life & Learning) of McGill University launched a (Re)Design Initiative with the goal of transforming the student learning experience by channeling major university resources to a single project. This initiative funds projects that encourage faculty to explore creative and effective ways of engaging students in the classroom.