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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

  1. What are clickers?
  2. How do I get started?
  3. How do I respond to technical problems that arise during class?
  4. Can student use these clickers in other courses?
  5. How do my students register their clickers?

Answers

  1. What are clickers?

    Clickers, also called Personal Response Systems, (PRS) consist of:

    • A set of remote control units ("clickers") that students use to respond to questions posed by the instructor.
    • A receiver plugged into the classroom computer (or instructor's laptop) that picks up the students' answers.
    • Software that is used to create multiple choice questions, and tabulate and display student responses.
  2. How do I get started?

    See details in Instructor Resources.

  3. How do I respond to technical problems that arise during class?

    Reassure your students that technical problems in no way impact any grading scheme you have implemented. Then pose the question anyway and have discussions as originally planned. And ask for the show-of-hands approach to answering. Results can be tallied (even if roughly) on paper, the blackboard, or an overhead projector. It is always good to have a back-up plan in case there are any technical problems.

  4. Can student use these clickers in other courses?

    Yes, a clicker can be used for multiple classes.

  5. How do my students register their clickers?

    Students can register their clickers online. Detailed instructions are available to walk them through the process.