Clickers & their Role in Transforming Classroom Engagement
Clickers are also known as Student Response Systems (SRS) Classroom Response Systems (CRS),Audience Response Systems (ARS), etc. by different manufacturers. LearnGlobe.in is providing the “Easy Test” model clickers.
The primary objective of clicker technology is to actively involve all the participating students as individual members of the learning community.
Clickers have developed as significant instruments in the realm of education for increasing student engagement and active participation in the learning process. Clickers have come a long way since their inception in the early 1990s, revolutionising classroom dynamics and aligning with the concepts of learner-centric teaching. In this blog article, we’ll look at the fascinating history of clickers and their various applications in the current classroom.
Clickers have become a valuable resource for educators wanting to build dynamic and engaging learning environments, from taking attendance to formative assessments and flexible instruction.
Objectives of Classroom Clickers:
- Enhance Student Engagement: The primary objective of clickers in classrooms is to promote active student engagement. By incorporating interactive question-and-answer sessions, clickers encourage students to participate actively in the learning process, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- Assess Student Understanding: Clickers allow instructors to assess student understanding in real time. By posing questions and receiving immediate responses, instructors can gauge how well students comprehend the material and identify areas that require further clarification or review.
- Encourage Active Learning: Clickers promote active learning by prompting students to think critically, analyze information, and make informed choices. Through interactive quizzes, polls, and discussions, students actively participate in the learning experience, developing critical thinking skills and improving retention.
- Provide Immediate Feedback: Clickers enable instant feedback to both students and instructors. Students receive immediate feedback on their responses, allowing them to assess their understanding and adjust their learning strategies accordingly. Instructors gain valuable insights into student comprehension, enabling them to adapt their teaching methods and address misconceptions promptly.
- Facilitate Peer-to-Peer Learning: Clickers facilitate peer-to-peer learning by encouraging students to engage with their classmates’ responses. Group discussions and peer collaboration foster a collaborative learning environment, where students can learn from each other and gain different perspectives on the subject matter.
- Improve Attendance Tracking: Clickers can be used for attendance tracking, simplifying the process for instructors. By integrating attendance questions into the clicker system, instructors can easily monitor and record student attendance, providing a more accurate representation of class participation.
- Foster Inclusive Learning Environments: Clickers promote inclusivity by providing an equal opportunity for all students to participate and contribute. Shy or introverted students who may be hesitant to speak up in a large classroom setting can comfortably express their opinions and engage in discussions through anonymous clicker responses.
- Support Formative Assessment: Clickers facilitate formative assessment, allowing instructors to gather ongoing feedback and monitor student progress throughout the course. By regularly assessing student understanding, instructors can identify areas of weakness, adapt their teaching strategies, and provide targeted support to individual students.
- Enhance Classroom Dynamics: Clickers add an element of interactivity and excitement to the classroom. The use of clickers breaks the monotony of traditional lectures and encourages student involvement, making the learning experience more enjoyable and dynamic.
- Promote Data-Driven Decision Making: Clicker systems generate valuable data on student responses and performance. Instructors can use this data to analyze trends, identify common misconceptions, and make data-driven decisions to improve teaching methodologies and enhance student outcomes.
By fulfilling these objectives, clickers serve as valuable tools in modern classrooms, promoting active learning, student engagement, and effective assessment practices.
The present use of Clickers: Various types of clickers or classroom response systems are used in schools, higher education institutions and training divisions worldwide, each offering different functions and purposes. The following is the partial list of the proud users of “EasyTest” brand Clickers in India:
Academic Institutions
- AIIMS, Jodhpur
- AIIMS, Rishikesh
- Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, Lucknow
- Chrysalis CBSE School, Bengaluru
- College of Traffic Management, Faridabad
- D C Model Sr Secondary School, Faridabad
- Delhi Public School, Jodhpur
- B. Pant Engineering College, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi
- Hindustan Academy Education Research & Training, Sharda University, Greater Noida
- IIT Madras, Chennai
- JR College of Science, Washim
- Mother’s Pride School, New Delhi
- Nalanda Academy of Science & Technology Education, Vijayawada
- National Academy of Customs Excise and Narcotics, Faridabad
- National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon
- Nnaksar Academy, Patiala
- Rukmani Devi {ublic School, New Delhi
- Sainik School, Gopalganj
- SSB Academy, Sri Nagar, Garhwal
- Suncity School, Gurgaon
- Tettra School, Chandigarh
- Vel Tech Dr RR & Dr SR Technical University, Chennai
- VRS Engineering College, Vijayawada
Skill Development/ Training Divisions
- Air Force Station, Chandigarh, Boghpat
- Airtel, Hyderabad
- Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
- Army Base Workshop, Agra Cantt., Agra
- Asian Paints, Mumbai
- Birla Corporation Limited, Satna, Madhya Pradesh
- CRPF, Dhanbad
- CRPF, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
- Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Hyderabad
- Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
- Fortis Hospital, Sector-62, Phase-III, Mohali
- GAIL India, GAIL Training Institute, Noida
- Indian Medical Association, New Delhi
- Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Surat
- Lupin Limited, Santacruz-East, Mumbai
- Mamata Fertility Hospital, Secundrabad
- Orient Craft Ltd., JP Khandsa, Haryana
- Oxygen Services India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
- Rajasthan Police, Jaipur
- Sashastra Seema Bal, Faridabad
- Science Adda Learning Innovations Pvt. ltd., Bengaluru
- Sinsan Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd., Pune
- SSB Academy, Srinagar
- Stago India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
- State Bank Academy, Gurgaon
- State Bank Learning Centre, Bengaluru
- Indian Academy of Highway Engineers, Noida
- La Excellence IAS, Hyderabad
Written byDr R K Suresh M.E., PhD, F.I.E., C.I.E, P.G.D.M.M.
Founder and CEO
LPP Learning Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.,