I think most of us have heard or came across this thing called Audience Response System. It might not be used here in IIUM, but as future educators I think it's crucial for us to know what this system can do to help create an interactive learning atmosphere.
Here it goes:
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| Figure 1 |
By using this system, teacher can set up questions or quiz and projected these questions using LCD projector or smartboard. Students can pick their answers individually by choosing the A, B,C or D using the wireless keypad device as shown in Figure 1. Teacher then can get prompt responses from the students. Teacher can also receive the results afterwards and decide whether the class is ready for next lesson or not. An audience response software needs to be installed in the teacher's computer in order for this system to be working.
This system is also used in other fields as well, especially during meetings or conference. This system contributes to a timely-efficient interaction as well as effective communication especially for evaluation purposes for teachers. This will enhance the participation and engagement of students in a classroom.
However, this system is costly. The price per one keypad device is USD179, which means in MYR, it is around MYR545. And of course in order to cater the needs of 40 students you need to have at least 40 devices so.... 545 x 40 = MYR 21800. Wow. However, it might be worthwhile as it can be considered as a long term investment I guess. :)
well if our economy is at a good state, why not give this system a go then! and I surely agree with you Fadila. this is very good for a long term process. so, a big yay then! :D
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ReplyDeletetime is a real money, right? this device totally save a lot of our time in class. we could also use this in a meeting. it is very practical to be used in modern world today.
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