Student+Responders

=**Personal Response System**= "Classroom clicker technology is used in many K-12 and university settings. The use of clickers is often seen as a way of engaging students with technology “native” to their generation. Handheld electronic gadgets are clearly popular with students. While clickers may not have the “wow factor” of the latest mobile phone or MP3 player, students generally seem to find clicker technology appealing(Jefferson, Hartman, and Brancato)."

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a) Is the tool computer-based or Web-based? The ActiVote system is a computer-based system. Earlier systems were originally designed for face-to-face courses; more recently some of the brands are adaptable to online courses as well, using WebCt, Blackboard, and other online groups.

b) What does the tool cost? A set of Activotes (32) at $1799 and a set of Activexpressions (32) at $2699.

c) What data does the tool produce? The ActiVote (clicker) is used for formative and summative assessments. Once the student puts his or her answer all the results get sent to the instructors computers. Educators can use this information to see what students need more support with or what objectives are understood. Educators are able to export the results of assessments into an Excel spreadsheet that reports on which answers were correct or incorrect and the grade/percentage correct. This allows teachers to have documentation for their records or parent conferences as needed.

d) How can this data be used to drive instruction and to differentiate? Educators can use this data to find out who needs to be retaught and who can move on. If an educator uses the responders as an ad hoc assessment during the lesson, they are able to receive instant feedback on the students' comprehension of the concepts being taught.