UPED655 Student-Response Systems (Norwegian/English) 15 hours

While SRS have been connected to physical devices (i.e., “clickers”) that students must purchase, many newer SRS can be used through apps available on cellphones or through web browser extensions. In essence, Student Responses Systems (SRS) are used in classrooms (physical or online) to quickly collect responses or answers to questions from every student, and, if useful, to visually display a summary of these responses for in-depth conversations in class or later reflection. 

SRS help instructors enhance engagement and discussion among students, encouraging peers to work together while thinking through complex materials. They also allow for more structured collaborative learning approaches (e.g., team-based learning) that can enhance students’ preparation for class through group work and peer accountability. In this way, while SRS can help students to remember information and concepts, they are best employed through the application of course concepts to a variety of contexts and possible scenarios. In addition to understanding how to make informed decisions about which SRS would be right for you, the course will address concepts related to peer learning and ways to increase student accountability while providing them with more focused feedback.

The course topic is Educational Technology