What are clickers?
Clickers are remote control devices that record student responses to questions.
They encourage participation by all students and provide feedback about comprehension of material.
Clickers are currently in limited use at UNLV. The purpose of this site is to serve as a resource for faculty members interested in using the technology in their courses.
What UNLV faculty are saying about clickers...
Students get immediate feedback as to their understanding of topics in the lecture.
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I can check for understanding with all students in a matter of seconds.
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Think of clickers as communication devices, not data collection devices.
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I would advise a faculty member new to clickers to start out slowly and add things as you become more comfortable with the system.
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I pilot tested clickers during a summer session course and now use them for four classes with a total of 350 students.
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In short, clickers make the classroom experience more interactive. Students are not just passively listening to lectures.
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