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Enhancing learning via the use of “clickers” Ronald Arendse

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Enhancing learning via the use of “clickers”

Ronald Arendse

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Lecturer risks:

• Lack of expertise –fear of the unknown

• Fear of not being in control with new technology

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Student risks:

•Students may lose focusof the intended outcomes•Poor lecturer expertisemay impact on degree ofengagement

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ADAPTING TEACHING METHODS

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ILS = “clicker”

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Rationale for the study

• Foundation students sense of inadequacy

- special entrance

- require extra academic support

- English additional language

- Culture shock (social, emotional & academic expectation)

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Rationale of the study (cont…)

• Non-participation in lectures and tutorials

- lecturers assume lack of ability

- lecturers rely on active participants

• Non-participation ≠ no potential

- difficult to diagnose causes of non-participation

• Logistical limitations on individual support

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Victor Edmonds, UCLA

“Putting up your hand in class is a pretty complex thing, kind of dangerous, socially and academically. But everyone is willing to give anonymous answers. Everyone is equally involved and the answers are honest. And fast.”

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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

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Challenges in Using ILS

• Technical issues

• Familiarity with system takes time

• Writing effective multiple choice questions

• Using ILS is time consuming

• The bases for student errors is not obvious

• Spontaneous adaptation may be necessary

• Class-wide discussion difficult to manage

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Contact Details

Ronald Arendse

[email protected]