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“Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System”

“Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System”. Dr. Gene Wong and Dr. Allan Smits, Department of Biological Sciences April 10, 2008. Interactive Remotes: Selection Criteria. Qwizdom, eInstruction, SmartRoom, etc. User-friendly software/hardware?

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“Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System”

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  1. “Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System” Dr. Gene Wong and Dr. Allan Smits, Department of Biological Sciences April 10, 2008

  2. Interactive Remotes:Selection Criteria • Qwizdom, eInstruction, SmartRoom, etc. • User-friendly software/hardware? • Cross-platform (PC and Mac)? • Reliable, with company support/upgrades • Radio Frequency (RF) vs Infrared (IR) • Sophisticated software for grading, generating reports, interactive capacity • Didn’t require students to enroll online • Easily transferable to multiple courses • Affordability

  3. Qwizdom: The Basics • Separate student and instructor remotes (RF) • Syncs with computer through USB receiver • Two software packages • Interact (stand-alone program) • Actionpoint (plug-in within MS Powerpoint) • Allows for the following activities: • Attendance • Surveys and Quizzes (with up to 8 question types) • Exams (with multiple and simultaneous versions) • Embedded PPT activities/questions/surveys (with on-screen results) • “On the fly” questions (with on-screen results) • Learning Games (Jeopardy, Millionaire, Baseball)

  4. Qwizdom: The Cost • Instructor’s Kit ($500) includes: • 1 Q5 and 2 Q4 remotes (w/ charger) • USB RF receiver • Electric screwdriver • Two software programs • *** Free if your department orders 100+ • Student Remotes ($60) • Expensive, yes, but can be used in multiple courses through multiple years • Set up a student-student notification system for exchange, rather than sell back to Bookstore • Package of Instructor and Student Remotes may be purchased by department and “loaned” to students

  5. Student Remote • The durable Q4 has a large LCD screen which displays information such as answer choices, answer confirmation, battery life, and even instant right/wrong feedback. The remote supports 8 different question types.

  6. Instructor Remote • Navigate between presentation slides, pause and play media, and pose a new question on-the-fly, all with Qwizdom’s Q5RF Teacher Remote. For ongoing discussions, simply press the "pick" button and randomly select a student to verbally join the debate.

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