Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: This research attempts to learn students perceptions about the value that Audience Response Systems add to the classroom.The technology that is the subject of this research consists of eight-button "response pads" that transmit student responses to a receiver connected to the computer in the classroom.The system allows the instructor to ask a variety of different question types and record and graphically-display the students' responses in real time.Our research reveals that while initially leery of the technology and the modest cost it adds to the course, students are generally positive about its use, and prefer courses that use the technology over those that do not.Analysis reveals that student participation approaches 100% in class sessions where PRS are used due in part to anonymity, ease of use, and the ability to see how many others answered in the same way.
Authors: Rand W. Guthrie, Anna Carlin
Institution: California State Polytechnic University
Language: English
Topic: Innovative Teaching Methods
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2136496908