Using LectureTools - A Web-based Student Response and Learning Management System

1. Student’s View Instructor’s View “LectureTools is built on the hypothesis that students learn better when they have opportunities to 1) assess their understanding as material is being presented; 2) pose questions and get feedback during lecture, and 3) reflect on their learning outside of class.” Using LectureTools - A Web-based Student Response and Learning Management System To use LectureTools, students must have Internet access in the classroom. The college requires every student to have a laptop for coursework. Peng LiDepartment of Technology Systems http://www.lecturetools.org (From LectureTools.org) LectureTools is a web-based student response system developed by Professor Perry Samson at University of Michigan. It was originally designed as an alternative to the clicker-based audience response system. LectureTools allows students to respond to questions in the classroom, take notes synchronized to lecture slides, and send questions to the instructor anonymously during and after the class. More features on learning management have been gradually added. LectureTools was used successfully in teaching three ICTN courses at ECU in spring and fall 2010. The goal is to leverage the Internet-enabled devices owned by students to improve classroom interaction and enhance student learning. The student feedback has been generally positive. Students can view the slides, type notes synchronized with the lecture slides and draw on the slides. Besides presenting slides, the instructor can conduct activities, show activity responses, check attendance, moderate questions and perform assessments using LectureTools. Students can respond to instructor’s questions, send questions to the instructor anonymously and view answers. Students can print lecture slides and their own notes for off-line view. Student responses for a multiple choice exercise