Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Project 10


After viewing this slide show, I am interested to learn more about the Turning Point Student Response System. It is essentially like the clickers we use here at South. It enables teachers to use it in conjunction with other forms of technology like smartboards and such. Questions can be inserted at the end of a presentation or lecture.
The students answers are displayed in graph form so the teacher can monitor the students understanding. Once all answers are received the correct answer is displayed on screen. Kids say they like it because everyone gets to answer and they don't have to be afraid of getting it wrong because only they and the teacher know which answeer they chose.
This is a great tool because it allows the teacher to see the progress or lack there of, of each student and the class as a whole. Students who are shy may be more inclined to participate in the lesson using this tool. As long as the do not have a problem with dexterity it seems like this tool would be fairly easy for most any student. I hope I have an opportunity to use this tool.

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