In January's NTI session we focused on the use of technology in the classroom. For better or worse, today's school kids are eager for immediate gratification. The clicker provides students with this instantaneous result and interactive stimuli. Using interactive technology engages students and holds them directly and immediately accountable.
Not only does the use of clickers serve the needs of the students, but it also provides the teacher with useful formative assessments. Clickers are a substantive method for providing teachers with immediate feedback regarding the students' comprehension of a topic/lesson/subject.
Jason said that clickers are like crack for kids. I will not let the metaphor deter me :).
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