Clickers, more formally known as personal response systems, are wireless handheld keypads that enable instructors to pose multiple choice questions during class and provide real-time results on a projected screen.
The answers are recorded to the instructor’s computer via a USB receiver, and can be saved for later review or to generate a variety of reports. Clickers make a lecture more interactive and provide students with a participatory role. In fact, some instructors find clickers a valuable tool for peer instruction which has demonstrated improved results in student learning.
For more information or to request the use of clickers in your lecture, send an email to
itg
yale.edu. Happy clicking!