IR clickers (individual electronic feedback system).

(cost small: ~$2 K, this room + $29 per student)

Impacts:

1. Students engaged.

2. Feedback to instructor.

3. Feedback to students--

Much higher retention of ideas & information.

Ways in which we use: many types of questions.

1. Start of class quizzes on reading.

2. Quick surveys on backgrounds, course issues, …

3. Students predict results for all demonstrations.

4. Check understanding of material covered.

5. Reveal prevailing misconception to confront/get attention

leading into coverage of material.

assigned seats and consensus groups

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