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Active learning experiences using Clickers in university

Journal

ESPIRAL-CUADERNOS DEL PROFESORADO
Volume 10, Issue 20, Pages 16-27

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CENTRO PROFESORADO CUEVAS-OLULA
DOI: 10.25115/ecp.v10i20.1009

Keywords

Interactive response system; higher education; assessment; laboratory practice

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In this manuscript, a proactive methodology of student learning focused on the use of interactive response controls (clickers), complemented with initial and final questionnaires, has been proposed. This method has been implanted in the laboratory practices for the subjects of Fundamentals of Physics at Engineering degrees of the University of Cordoba, using Turning Point r technology, within the framework of a teacher innovation project. The assessment of the method has been carried out quantitatively through a satisfaction survey, answered by 80 students. And in the other hand, a qualitative analysis through the surveys of the teaching work of the teachers involved in this project and the average qualifications obtained by the students in their practices. More than 70% satisfaction of the method has been reached in relation to learning: participation in class, express their opinion in class, be aware of the explanations, and understanding of the concepts of the subject. The least valued aspects have been the group work promotion (51%) and the use of the clickers (61%). In summary, the experience has been very positively valued by students who have been positively motivated. In summary, the experience has been very well valued by students who have been positively motivated; In regards of teachers, the tool offered in real time the answer of student, so they should able to analyze in each practice the assimilation of previous concepts and those explained in each practice.

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