Using Clickers in the Classroom
I have not had the opportunity to use clickers in my classroom, although I have been to several trainings on the use of them in the classroom. We need to make sure that we are not over using a technology tool so that students become bored with the tool. Also, using clickers, according to this article, did not improve student achievement but that doesn't mean we should stop using them. I believe they are a great way to get all students to participate in class, you are able to get an idea of what the students know, and one person is not dominating the discussion.
This is a short article that discussions the use of clickers and informs readers of the importance of using such tools in the classroom effectively. I hope to have the opportunity to use these in my classroom next year as I know the students enjoy using them, and a lot of information can be obtained quickly. This information can be used to plan and modify instruction.
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I've not used clickers in the classroom yet, but I know many teachers who have used them absolutely love it! One math teacher typically used clickers for her pre-assessments as a quick way to see where her students are in their learning. I also like that this gives everyone an opportunity to participate anonymously. Many students may feel timid to speak up in class, so clickers are a very great tool to use to let everyone get their voice heard.
ReplyDeleteI too have not used them in the classroom but I agree that they allow all students to participate. That is a strength even though it may not improve results. I have heard about clickers but through the article I understand how they can be used effectively.
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