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Things are Clicking in MessageGrid. Roy P. Pargas Computer Science Teaching with Technology Symposium May 9, 2006. Overview. MessageGrid : Web-based software tool to help promote interactivity in the classroom. Overview. MessageGrid :
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Things are Clicking in MessageGrid Roy P. Pargas Computer Science Teaching with Technology Symposium May 9, 2006
Overview • MessageGrid: • Web-based software tool to help promote interactivity in the classroom Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Overview • MessageGrid: • Web-based software tool to help promote interactivity in the classroom • Recent additions: Clickers and Ink • Acknowledgements Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Software Clickers • Eric Mazur • Harvard University • Physics for non-majors • Hardware clickers • How to Become a Millionaire • Lifeline question to audience Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Algorithm Analysis Question Analyze algorithms below and select among: (1) A is O(n log n) and B is O(n), (2) A is O(log n) and B is O(n2), (3) A is O(n log n) and B is O(n2), (4) A is O(n) and B is O(log n), (5) A is O(log log n) and B is O(n2), (6) None of the above. Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Algorithm Analysis Results Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Algorithm Analysis Question Revisited after Peer-discussion Correct answer: 3 Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Towers of Hanoi (Question) • Brief applet demonstration of the solution to the problem for sizes n=3 and n=4 • Question: How many moves does it take to solve the general n-disk problem? • Options: (1) 2n−1, (2) 2n−1−1, (3) 2n−1+1, (4) 2n+1, (5) 2n+1−1, (6) 2n+1+1, (7) 2n, (8) 2n−1, (9) 2n+1, (10) None of the above. Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Towers of Hanoi (Didn’t show these results until after 2nd question asked) Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Towers of Hanoi (Revisited) Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Mystery Recursion Question • What does the following recursive algorithm do? public static int Mystery(TreeNode t) { if (t == null) return 0; if ((t.left != null) || (t.right != null)) { return Mystery(t.left) + Mystery(t.right); else return 1; } // Mystery Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Mystery Recursion Options • Options: • Counts total number of nodes in the tree, • Counts number of interior nodes, • Counts number of nodes with one child, • Adds the values of all nodes, • Adds the values of all interior nodes, • Adds the values of all leaves, • None of the above. Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Mystery Recursion Algorithm Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Mystery Recursion (Revisited) • Sensed palpable unease among students • When asked “Who would like to change their answer? And from what to what?” • Six raised their hands • Of whom • Four from #1 to #7 • Two from #2 to #7 Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Mystery Algorithm Revisited - 4 = 24 - 2 = 1 + 6 = 17 Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Clicker Setup Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Clicker Setup Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Clicker Setup Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
SIGCSE 2006, My Hotel RoomMarch 2, 2006 ~7:48 am CST Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
SIGCSE 2006, My Hotel RoomMarch 2, 2006 ~7:48 am CST Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
SIGCSE 2006, My Hotel RoomMarch 2, 2006 ~7:48 am CST Students Absent Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
MessageGrid Ink • Students with Tablet PCs can submit Ink answers to questions Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
MessageGrid Ink Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
MessageGrid Ink Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
MessageGrid Ink Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Student Evaluation Agree Disagree N/A Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Future Work • (Spring 2006) Alternative views of grid content • Tree-structured content, reflecting discussion threads • (Summer 2006) Standard Likert scales as answer options for clickers • (Summer 2006) Access by non-Clemson faculty • (Spring/Summer 2006) Interconnectivity with handheld devices Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Acknowledgments 2003-2005 faculty fellowship from Clemson University ETS-OTEI Laptop Faculty Development Program 2003 Microsoft Content and Curriculum Development Grant (Tom Healy, Mgr.) 2005 Microsoft Research Tablet PC and Computing Curriculum Grant (Jane Prey, Mgr.) Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University
Thank you for your kind attention. Teaching with Technology Symposium May 4, 2006 Clemson University