Use of a Classroom Response System to Enhance Classroom Interactivity

Authors

Keng Siau, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Hong Sheng, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

8-2006

Comments

Published in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, VOL. 49, NO. 3, AUGUST 2006. Copyright © 2006 IEEE. Used by permission.

Abstract

Classroom interactivity is a critical component of teaching and learning. This paper reports on the use of a classroom response system to enhance classroom interactivity in a systems analysis and design course. The success of the project was assessed using both quantitative and qualitative data. A pretest/posttest design was used to examine the effects of a classroom response system on interactivity. The results show that a classroom response system can significantly improve classroom interactivity. Qualitative data was also collected to identify the strengths and weaknesses of using a classroom response system to enhance classroom interaction. Based on the quantitative and qualitative results, suggestions and guidelines on using a classroom response system in the classroom settings are discussed.