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eInstruction Classroom

Performance Systems (CPS)

ObjectivesObjectives Why use clickers? CPS Capabilities Demonstration Instructions for using clickers Implementation of clicker questions/slides Recommendations for getting started Positive/Negative feedback Conclusions

Why use clickers?Why use clickers? Increase student participation and

interaction Continuous assessment of student

comprehension Reinforce student preparation for class

Readings Homework assignments

Track attendance and participation

Why use clickers?Why use clickers? Allow for semi-anonymous student

responses You track the student responses Students don’t know how other classmates

responded Allow for truly anonymous student

responses You don’t know how each student responded,

only that they responded to the question

Why use clickers? We ask what we think they should know If they don’t do well, whose fault is it?

A few – lazy, absent, unprepared, or low-skill Several – misconceptions or confusion? A lot – That’s our problem!

We want to fix misconceptions immediately

Don’t end a class unit with outstanding issues

CPS Capabilities

Take attendance Classroom participation &

engagement Poll students anonymously Administer quizzes and exams Ask impromptu questions in

class Export data directly to excel

spreadsheets Call on students at random in

class

Demonstration

Press the “Power/Join” button Watch the display screen:

Serial Number (appears first) Pad Number (upper left hand corner) Battery Strength icon (right-center)

Brief overview of CPS Brief overview of CPS Instruction.Instruction.How does it work? The instructor poses a question

The students respond via their response cards

The data is captured by a receiver

The data is stored on the computer

Brief overview of CPS Brief overview of CPS Instruction.Instruction.The students respond… Students are encouraged to stay focused

on the lecture

This can be used as a springboard for collaborative learning

Instant feedback lets the students and the instructor know if concepts have been learned.

Instructions for Answering Questions

Make sure the clicker is powered on. Press the corresponding letter and press

send. Your Pad Number should highlight on the

screen indicating that you answered the question. To change your answer, press the corresponding

letter and press send. Your Pad Number will flash: Green: Answer changed Yellow: Same answer submitted Red w/ X: Invalid answer choice

I have used some type of clicker in my classroom.

A. Strongly Agree B. AgreeC. DisagreeD. Strongly Disagree

Our Vision is for us to become a model for ___________ in education on the local, state, national, and international levels

A. greatnessB. excellenceC. teachingD. craziness

Everyone can learn.

A. TrueB. False

PLC stands for __________________.

A. Professional Learning Community. B. Professionals Learning to

Collaborate. C. Please Leave Class. D. Professional learning Class.

The teacher evaluation system that replaced PEPE is called _____________. A. Atkins Action Plan for Alabama

B. Robin’s Master PlanC. Educate AlabamaD. Educate the World

DNA: Protein just as Words:

A. GarbageB. LanguageC. LettersD. Sentences

I would like to attend a more in-depth training on how to use clickers in my classroom.

A. YesB. No

Using the slides

You get idea of how well each Q went You see what wrong ideas were there Students self-assess against their

peer’s abilities You can give immediate feedback Optional: Include slides with worked

solutions … but might be better to do on board as

needed

How do I implement clickers into my class?

1. Install einstruction software on your computer.

Classroom performance systems CPS for PowerPoint.

2. Write your questions in cps for PowerPoint.3. Assign each student a clicker.4. Pass out the clickers to the class.5. Open your presentation in CPS for

PowerPoint. 6. Students’ responses are sent to the

receiver (USB port).7. Display the results.

Recommendations for getting started

In-depth clicker training (Other than this session)

Observe a class that uses clickers Download cps software from

eInstruction Practice, practice, practice

Positive Feedback Promotes active learning Encourages ALL students to participate Adapt instruction based on feedback

Explain a concept more thoroughly Promote discussion Move on to the next topic

Student feedback: anonymous or indentified

Create individual reports for students.

Negative feedback

1. Takes up a lot of class time.2. Cost. ( Only one set for the entire

school) 3. Learning how to use them.4. Potential technology issues.

Students freak out if their clicker stops working!

ConclusionsConclusions Clickers require time and dedication for

effective use in the classroom Plan to use them well in advance. Prepare your slides to incorporate clicker

questions Follow a consistent process when using

clicker slides Inform students that clickers will be part

of your lesson.