Effictiveness of Clicker Usage in A Small Upper Division Level Class

Presenter: Bih-Ru Lea, School of Management & Information Systems

Date: April 27, 2007

Although there has been little research on usage of clickers and student performance, professors claim attendance and class participation are on the rise and students appreciate the quick feedback in large classes where attendance and participation are difficult to maintain. This presentation will share the experience and preliminary results of clicker usage in a small upper division class using data collected from Fall 2006 and Spring 2007 courses. Specifically, this study will address (1) student performance differences with and without clicker usage, (2) students' attitude change toward clicker usage over time, and (3) effectiveness of using clickers in a small class setting.

Electronic Chalk: How to help your students with homework while watching American Idol

Presenter: Doug Carroll, Interdisciplinary Engineering

Date: March 7, 2007

Have you ever wished for a La-Z-Boy Chair during office hours? Ever wish you could work with more students at the same time? If your answer was YES to either question, there is a solution! Professor Douglas Carroll of Interdisciplinary Engineering conducts regular Sunday evening office hours in the comfort of his living room and 20-30 students show up for help! How does he do it? Dr. Carroll credits Electronic Chalk with providing increased freedom and effectiveness in teaching his courses!