Student Response System (Clickers)
The Student Response System ("clickers") are wireless systems that can be used to collect answers from students in real time. They allow instant feedback, encourage students to interact, and let the lecturer ask more complex questions than can be answered by a simple show of hands. When used well, they can enhance both teaching and learning.
This site covers many aspects of using clickers, from the technical side of physically setting them up to guides to the more concept-oriented questions and learner-centred class dynamics that they encourage. T-PULSE also offers personalized assistance in using clickers. Look through the pages below and feel free to clickers [dot] t-pulse [at] mcgill [dot] ca (email us) if you have any questions.
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Videos |
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Articles covering different aspects of pedagogy using clickers A conversation about clickers with Dr. Ken Ragan |
Watch videos of clickers being used in the classroom as well as different types of clicker questions that can be used (each video will open in a new page).In-class use videosClicker use in a medium-sized mathematics class.Clicker use in a large physics class. Instructional videosPart 1: IntroductionPart 2: The Paired Engagement Question Part 3: The Persuasion-Engagement Element Part 4: The First Minute Question |
Question Bank |
Quick Reference Guide |
Sample questions that can be used with clickers, split into field-specific sections (the links below will open on a new page):
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A series of one-page references to some of the most common and useful clicker techniques. The entire set of quick references:Quick reference guide Individual references: |
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| Click here for links to other sites concerning clickers and references to papers about clicker use. |