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Student/Learner Response SystemsSara BeckerEDUC 7101NeedEngage StudentsIncrease academic achievementImmediate Assessment

Resources:http://www.ctl.sri.com/publications/downloads/TeachingWithResponseSystems.pdf2ResearchBenefits: Improved attendanceImproved interaction/engagementIncreased test scores

ResearchProblems: Set-up timeExpense of initial purchaseLimitations in types of questions that can be asked/answered

DevelopmentIntended audience: classroom teachers (K-12, College/University)

CommercializationStudents answer anonymously and without embarrassmentCompatibilityData Analysis

Students can answer anonymously and without embarrassment since only the teacher can see the answer each student selected.Most clickers can be used with any interactive white board; however some can also be used simply with a basic projector.Questions and data can be easily posted and viewed using PowerPoint or the software that accompanies the system.

6Commercialization

Packaged in classroom setDurable, kid-friendly, easy to use

Promethean (and most other companies) package and sell response systems in sets of 25-30 so that a full classroom set can be purchased.

7Timeline1960s: earliest systems used by movie and tv studios and advertising agencies1980s-1990s:For Educational purposes- universities were the earliest adopters

Resources:http://www.prometheanworld.com/server.php?show=nav.21199http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_response

8Timeline (continued)

2004- Promethean releases Activ Votes2008- Promethean releases Activ Expressions with the ability to respond by texting.Many K-12 schools that have adopted student response systems fall into the early majority category.

Timeline (continued)Late majority will continue to be K-12 schools.Laggards will be individual teachers who hesitate to integrate the technology.

S-Curve

Movie & TV Studios-1960Universities-late 1980sSome K-12 SchoolsOther K-12 School SystemsIndividual TeachersWhere we are currentlyKey Innovators/Early Adopters

Technology-minded Teachers

Most of our staff members are young teachers, open and willing to accept change. The earliest adopters will be those most willing to try out the new technology in their classroom.12Strategies for PersuasionPilot ProgramTeachers involved will present to faculty at the end of trial period

Implement ActiVotes/ActivExpressions with willing teachers in a pilot program.After a trial period, have teachers in pilot program present to faculty the ease of using the system in order to facilitate data collection and analysis.

13Laggards4th grade teacher Mrs. CSuggest that she observes a classroom that uses the system effectively to help move her towards adoption.

One fourth grade teacher in particular will reject the innovation. Mrs. C is opposed to most technological innovations in her classroom.Suggest that she observes a classroom that uses the system effectively to help move her towards adoption.

14Attributes of InnovationsRelative advantage with a focus on economic factors.

Relative advantage with a focus on economic factors Student response systems tend to be expensive to purchase and require some maintenance. Replacement of batteries and other technical issues could be costly. A plan needs to be in place for how the school would raise money or budget for the purchase and maintenance of these systems.

15Change AgentsCentralized Diffusion ApproachChange agent should be someone focused on data-driven instructionMs. K would serve as a great change agent for this innovation.

A more centralized diffusion approach makes more sense for my school/district.Change agent should be someone focused on data-driven instruction since this tool can be used as a great way to collect and analyze data. A particular second grade teacher within my school would serve as a great change agent.

16Change Agent-RolesDevelop need for change- make collection and analysis of data easierEstablish information exchange relationship- Ms. K is already respected as a leader in the school with the use of data.Diagnose problems- the teacher will work with other teachers who are having difficulty collecting/analyzing data

Develop need for change- make collection and analysis of data easierEstablish information exchange relationship- the teacher already is respected as a leader in the school with the use of data.Diagnose problems- the teacher will work with other teachers who are having difficulty collecting/analyzing data

17Change Agent-RolesCreate an intent to change in client- Ms. K will work with the technology liason in the school to help promote the use of ActivVotes as a way to more easily collect/analyze data to drive instructionTranslate an intent into action- Ms. K& tech expert will work as opinion leaders to motivate other teachers to adopt

Change Agent-RolesStabilize adoption, prevent discontinuance- Ms. K and tech expert will work together to ensure faculty are trained in the appropriate and effective use of student response system.Achieve a terminal relationship- Ms. K and tech expert promote continued use of response system until faculty become proficient and self-reliant.

Critical Mass?Critical mass has been reached within in the county.

Critical mass has been reached within in the county. Enough schools have adopted the technology that continued adoption should be self-sustaining in growth rate.

20Collective-Innovation DecisionDecision should be made this way to involve more of the staff in the adoption/implementation processIncreased involvement in the process will help promote the benefits of the innovation.

ChampionDefining the need: improving data collection and analysisMatching innovation to need: ActiVotes

Defining the need: improving data collection and analysis among staff members to help drive instruction and boost scores on standardized testingMatching innovation to need: ActiVotes/ActivExpressions- make collecting and analyzing data easier, makes assessment easier with more instantaneous results.

22ActiVotes from Promethean