USING INSTANT POLLING TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING
Teaching & Educational Technologies
Pam Bennett
State Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, ANR Educator
Ohio State Univeristy Extension
SPRINGFIELD
Abstract
Turning Technologies and the Turningpoint Software has been utilized in public education programs in order to gather instant feedback and enhance teaching. Participants in integrated pest management programs are given a "clicker" and are asked questions that have been integrated into a PowerPoint presentation. The participants are shown a slide with questions and answer in real-time. The following slide shows the results of the question. \r\n\r\nEducators are able to view the results immediately and can either adjust their teaching in order to ensure that the audience understands the concept. In addition, Educators can gather data from numerous programs over a period of time to show impact (i.e. raising awareness or change in behavior). The participants enjoy the instant polling and tend to pay more attention to the presentation. The benefits and pitfalls of using this technology in the classroom will be discussed.
Authors: Bennett, P.
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Bennett, P. State Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator, ANR Educator, Ohio State Univeristy Extension, Ohio, 45502