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© 2004, Laboratory for Research on Mobile Learning Environments© 2004, Laboratory for Research on Mobile Learning Environments
Wireless in the ClassroomWireless in the Classroom
Charles R. WardCharles R. WardJames H. ReevesJames H. Reeves
Department of ChemistryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of North Carolina at WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington
Development Team:Development Team:
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Dr. Charles Ward, Department of ChemistryDr. Charles Ward, Department of ChemistryDr. Ron Vetter, Department of Computer ScienceDr. Ron Vetter, Department of Computer ScienceDr. Jimmy Reeves, Department of ChemistryDr. Jimmy Reeves, Department of ChemistryDr. Gabriel Lugo, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Gabriel Lugo, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Russ Herman, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Russ Herman, Department of Mathematics and StatisticsDr. Barbara Heath, Evaluation ConsultantDr. Barbara Heath, Evaluation Consultant
Funding Provided by:Funding Provided by:National Science FoundationNational Science FoundationUniversity of North Carolina at WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at WilmingtonPearson Education GroupPearson Education Group
Mobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment Project
Wireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the Classroom
The Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PC
Compact Flash data Compact Flash data acquisition module acquisition module (CF Logger)(CF Logger)
power power connectionconnection
keyboard/standkeyboard/stand
temperaturetemperatureprobeprobe
Dell Axim X5Dell Axim X5
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The Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PCThe Classroom/Lab Pocket PC
WiFi cardWiFi card
power suppliespower supplies
Dell Axim X5Dell Axim X5
keyboardskeyboards
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• If we could choose, few of us would If we could choose, few of us would choose an instructional format that choose an instructional format that involves lecturing to large groups of involves lecturing to large groups of students.students.
• However, to legislators and However, to legislators and administrators, the large lecture is a administrators, the large lecture is a compelling economic model for compelling economic model for instruction.instruction.
• So, if it isn’t going away soon, how can So, if it isn’t going away soon, how can we use technology to make it better.we use technology to make it better.
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• Technology can be used to improve Technology can be used to improve large lecture classes by:large lecture classes by:
• Making them more interactiveMaking them more interactive
• Improving student-instructor Improving student-instructor communicationcommunication
• Improving the management of Improving the management of instructional materials and productsinstructional materials and products
Numina Student Response System (SRS)Numina Student Response System (SRS)Numina Student Response System (SRS)Numina Student Response System (SRS)• Interactive classroom questioningInteractive classroom questioning• Completely Web-based systemCompletely Web-based system• Student feedback is anonymousStudent feedback is anonymous• Data are available for later analysisData are available for later analysis
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice Yes / NoYes / No True / FalseTrue / False
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Variable ResponseVariable Response Graphic ResponseGraphic Response Graphic ResponseGraphic Response
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Sample Question 1Sample Question 1
Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
Wireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the Classroom
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 1 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 1 Showing Student Responses
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 1 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 1 Showing Student Responses
24 students 24 students
in classin class
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 2Sample Question 2
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 2 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 2 Showing Student Responses
Wireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the Classroom
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 3Sample Question 3
Wireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the ClassroomWireless in the Classroom
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Sample Question 3 Showing Student ResponsesSample Question 3 Showing Student Responses
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Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)Numina II Student Response System (SRS)
• Student participation in question sessions is Student participation in question sessions is consistently near 100%.consistently near 100%.
• Instructors gain immediate information regarding the Instructors gain immediate information regarding the extent to which students understand the concepts or extent to which students understand the concepts or procedures being presented.procedures being presented.
• Instructors make informed decisions based on student Instructors make informed decisions based on student data that impact the pace of class and the data that impact the pace of class and the organization of concepts presented.organization of concepts presented.
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total discussion hits
number of studentsparticipating in discussion
• Classroom discussion is increased and more Classroom discussion is increased and more widespreadwidespread
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PPT
SRS
PPT
SRS
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• Other Examples of Classroom Polling Other Examples of Classroom Polling and Survey Systemsand Survey Systems
• SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey• ZoomerangZoomerang
http://www.surveymonkey.comhttp://www.surveymonkey.com
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• Other Examples of Classroom Polling Other Examples of Classroom Polling and Survey Systemsand Survey Systems
http://www.einstruction.comhttp://www.einstruction.com
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• Other Examples of Classroom Polling Other Examples of Classroom Polling and Survey Systemsand Survey Systems
http://www.turningtechnologies.comhttp://www.turningtechnologies.com
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State-of-the-Art Wireless Classroom State-of-the-Art Wireless Classroom Technology?Technology?
•PollingPolling•PacingPacing•Asking questions in realtimeAsking questions in realtime•Viewing streaming lessonsViewing streaming lessons•Note takingNote taking•Viewing saved lessonsViewing saved lessons•Sharing student workSharing student work
http://www.silicon-chalk.comhttp://www.silicon-chalk.com
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Mobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment ProjectMobile Learning Environment Project
http://aa.uncw.edu/numinahttp://aa.uncw.edu/numina