Articles

Preszler, R., Dawe, A., Shuster, C., and Shuster, M.  "Assessment of the Effects of Student Response Systems on Student Learning and Attitudes over a Broad Range of Biology Courses", Life Sciences Education, (Spring 2007), Vol 6, pp 29 - 41 <http://www.lifescied.org/cgi/content/full/6/1/29//> Accessed March 15, 2010

study of 550 UNM students in 6 classes ... findings ... (i) 81% students agreed clickers increased interest, (ii) 71% said it made them more likely to attend class, (iii) 70% agreed it improved their understanding of material, (iv) significant linear increase in exam scores (higher use (4-6 uses per class ) ... higher mean grades, lower use (0-2 uses per class) ... lower mean grades)

Links to Tools

Poll Everywhere <http://www.polleverywhere.com/sms-classroom-response-system>

use cell phones, smart phones and netbooks as clickers