At the Christa McAuliffe Tech Conference, I had the opportunity to demo a Smart Student Response System (SRS). I've been considering a purchase of such a system for our Underhill Library, and it was great to have the chance to play around with one.
Many of us are using BrainPop Jr. more than ever, and the built-in quizzes that are tied to state standards make it easy to assess student comprehension. Although our students love to go up to the SmartBoard to chose an answer from the multiple choices, think about how much fun it would be if each student had a response clicker! More than just the fun factor, using a Student Response System would:
~ eliminate that "getting up and sitting down" transition time
~ enable every student to participate at the same time
~ give the teacher an overview of each student's answer; it is clear at a glance who "gets it" and who doesn't
~ require participation by all, especially those quiet students who rarely raise their hands
~ stimulate class discussion based upon the immediate results
~ encourage students to reflect on their own answers by giving immediate feedback
~ also allow teachers to create their own quizzes, or share from the Smart Community
Videos to learn how Smart Response works
Website with Links to Articles on SRS
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. I would have to say that the most powerful SRS could be a classroom full of iPod touches. No only could they act as a student response system, but they can do any number of other tasks in the classroom, too. It just takes some desire and imagination. Enjoy your New Year's Eve!
Drew
That's an interesting thought...
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteThe use of technology, regardless of which type, is always a positive addition to any classroom. Interactive White Board technology offers many advanced features to deliver multi-sensory and highly interactive curriculum. In my opinion, the key is to transform the teaching methods into instructional practices that exploits the benefits of the digital learning classroom.
The student response system seems like a great way to keep students engaged during a lesson. This system also allows teachers to get feedback to gauge students' understanding of the skill/concept that is being presented. I like the fact that the buttons are color coded so no reading is necessary. As I become more comfortable and confident using the smart board, I think I'd find the student response system to be a useful tool.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Karen...you get a free book!
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