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i>clickers (and web>clickers). More than just polling tools. David M. Antonacci, TLT Liz Tassell, i>clicker University of Kansas Medical Center September 14, 2009. Instructional Uses. Conduct Formative Assessment Assess and Activate Prerequisite Knowledge Promote Peer Learning
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i>clickers (and web>clickers) More than just polling tools David M. Antonacci, TLT Liz Tassell, i>clicker University of Kansas Medical Center September 14, 2009
Instructional Uses • Conduct Formative Assessment • Assess and Activate Prerequisite Knowledge • Promote Peer Learning • Determine Audience Opinions and Preferences • Guide Review Sessions • Take Attendance • Deliver Summative Assessments
Best Practices • Use questions for key points/objectives. • Include questions at higher cognitive levels. • Ask questions throughout presentation. • Allow sufficient time for students to answer. • Emphasize the correct answer. • Include time for discussing question/answers. • Grade participation.
Additional Resources • i>clicker Website • www.iclicker.com • 7 Things You Should Know about Clickers • www.educause.edu/node/156805 • Principles for Constructing Good Clicker Questions: Going Beyond Rote Learning… • http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?id=c88868gq53687455
Contact Information • Liz Tassel • 317-410-6310 • ltassel@iclicker.com • Dave Antonacci • 913-588-7144 • dantonacci@kumc.edu