There have been a lot of problems associated with the CPS units. For example, when we first received the units to try in our classrooms, the remotes would change modes at random. This would cause a huge problem especially when we had a multiple choice test or quiz. When the mode would change it would only allow the student to insert numbers which would in turn cause the student to enter the wrong answer. Also, the program on the computer would not receive answers is the remotes were not set to off before the lesson was engaged. At the time we had no idea about this little problem.
The benefits of using the remotes allows teachers to save time since they do not have to hand grade quizzes and tests anymore that are multiple choice. I know that there are scantrons, but the CPS program will give instant feedback of who missed what question. Teachers are able to pull question analysis reports so that they can remediate students immediatly on questions that they struggle with.
Some of the ways that CPS remotes could be improved is by fixing the small problems associated with the remotes. Having the remotes where they do not change modes is one way that they can be improved. Teachers struggle with technology in the classroom especially if all the remotes change modes at one time. Sometimes having a back up plan is more complicated than the original plan.
www.einstruction.com/
http://sites.fcps.org/trt/cps_remotes
Blogs that I responded to for Module 1:
Tina Ransey: http://transey.blogspot.com/2012/09/module-1-blog-post.html?showComment=1347833764820#c2013865398806791810
Cynthia Muna: http://helloworld-educationaltechnology.blogspot.com/
Amanda-
ReplyDeleteWith the evoters with the Promethean Board, once the students voted, they could not change their answers unless I reset them. with the einstruction devices and the SMARTBoard, the students could change their answers until I stopped the voting process. They do provide the benefit of giving immediate feedback to the kids. When we took a quiz, they always wanted to know how they did, so they liked that feature. With the updated version, the students are able to use the student packs to display their work on the interactive boards. I've since changed school systems and now work where there are very few of these devices. It's a shame when you get used to using new technology and you have to take two steps backwards before you can move forward again.
Susan D.
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you do not have clickers anymore. They were a true life saver when it came to grading over 100 tests or quizzes in one day. If I were you, I would apply for a grant to purchase a set for my classroom. If your district could see how benefical they are, then they may actually purchase them for your school.
Amanda