Interactive Classroom Assessment Techniques (iCATs)

Using Clicker Technology

Dale VidmarInformation Literacy and Instruction Coordinator/ Education,

Communication, andHealth, Physical Education, & Leadership Librarian

Oregon Information Literacy Summit 2012Chemeketa Community College – Yamhill Valley Campus

McMinnville, OregonMay 19, 2012

I know why I am here today.

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Assessing Prior Knowledge:Icebreaker

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I have taken a class about how to use Clickers.

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Assessing Prior Knowledge:Background Knowledge

I have used classroom assessment techniques in my classes.

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Assessing Prior Knowledge:Background Knowledge

Constructing effective multiple choice questions is not as simple as it may first appear.

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Assessing Learner Reactions:Background/Focused Listing

I would like to use clickers, but the technology is a little daunting.

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Assessing Prior Knowledge:Preconception Check

I enjoyed the zooming slides at the beginning of the presentation.

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Reactions to Teacher or Teaching:Survey Feedback

I have had an extramarital affair.

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Assessing Attitudes:Anonymous/Self-Disclosure

1. Yes2. No3. Not telling

Right now, I feel like this is too much information too quickly.

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Reactions to Teacher or Teaching:Pace Assessment

I am really understanding iCATs and how to use them in my classes.

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Reactions to Teacher or Teaching:Content Assessment

Using clickers kept my attention more focused on the presentation.

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Assessing Teaching Strategy:Survey Feedback

I prefer links to the presentation and resources instead of paper handouts.

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Assessing Learner Reactions:Assignment/Resources Assessments

What might prevent you from using iCATs in your classes?

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Assessing Learner Attitudes:Self-Confidence Survey

1. Using clickers2. Acquiring clickers3. No class time to

spare4. Prefer not to use

technology5. Fear of failure

This presentation will help to improve my teaching practice.

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Assessing Learner Reactions:Evaluation of Session

I really appreciated having a presentation during lunch.

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Assessing Learner Reactions:Evaluation of Session

Lunch really does go better with iCATs and clickers.

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Assessing Learner Reactions:End of Session Evaluation (Humor)

Interactive Classroom Assessment Techniques (iCATs)

Using Clicker Technology

Dale VidmarInformation Literacy and Instruction Coordinator/ Education,

Communication, andHealth, Physical Education, & Leadership Librarian

Oregon Information Literacy Summit 2012Chemeketa Community College – Yamhill Valley Campus

McMinnville, OregonMay 19, 2012