What is it about?
Students who used Audience Response Systems (ARS) or "clickers" in an introductory psychology course significantly outperformed their peers who relied on traditional paper and pencil methods. These wireless devices allow students to receive immediate feedback on their answers to questions asked during lectures. The study found that the group using ARS showed a steady improvement in performance on quizzes and exams, while the control group remained at a similar level throughout the course.
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Why is it important?
These findings suggest that the use of ARS can effectively enhance student learning and motivation in the classroom. In fact, previous research has shown that the use of ARS can increase student engagement, encourage collaboration and discussion among classmates, and provide instructors with valuable insights into students' understanding of course material.
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This page is a summary of: Affordances of Audience Response Systems: Effects of Instant and Regular Feedback, Technology Knowledge and Learning, May 2021, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10758-021-09528-z.
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