Roberta (Robin) Sullivan // Principles for constructing good clicker questions

In this session we will discuss how to go beyond rote learning and stimulate active engagement with course content using Clickers. Tips and techniques will also be shared to assist instructors to develop effective questions that can be used with Clickers. The development of effective questions determines the outcome of whether or not the use of Clickers is a useful teaching tool. At first impression, one might think that having students respond to multiple-choice questions inspires a rote-learning environment. If instructors take the time to fully consider the best ways to implement Clicker driven questions that target higher levels of learning, then Clickers can become a very effective learning tool.

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