using web-enabled mobile phones for audience participation in lectures
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Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures
Craig McCreath & Petra Leimich
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Abertay University
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
First, a question...
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Back in the day…
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
A simplified version of Laurillard’s dialogue model(adapted from Cutts and Kennedy. 2005)
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
The problem?
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Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
“In what ways could the use of audience response systems using mobile devices increase interactivity within higher education?”
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Methodology
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
• Work on as many devices as possible.
• No hardware requirements.
• Accessible anywhere.
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Control Interface
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Presentation Interface
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Participation Interface
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Evaluation
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Results
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Data capability of participant mobile phones. Horizontal axis ordered from fastest to slowest relative
data speeds
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Participants32% have had issues with paying attention in classes.
36% have had difficulty gauging peer understanding of a topic.
52% have found it difficult to ask questions during a lecture.
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Engagement Comparison
86% thought MARS would help them pay more attention in class. (Compared to 73% for TurningPoint)
86% thought MARS would aid in their learning. (Compared to 91% for TurningPoint)
79% would use MARS again in the future. (Compared to 91% for TurningPoint)
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
System Comparison64% found MARS relatively or very fast. (Compared to 82% for TurningPoint)
71% found MARS relatively or very easy to use. (Compared to 100% for TurningPoint)
65% found it useful to have the answers on their device. (Compared to 18% for TurningPoint)
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Overall Preference
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Specific PreferencesMARS Participants MARS Participants
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Data Entry
Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
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Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures Craig McCreath
Conclusion
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Using Web-Enabled Mobile Phones for Audience Participation in Lectures
Craig McCreath & Petra Leimich
Image by Gina Collecchia
Abertay University