Audience Response Systems allow students to provide immediate feedback during a lecture using clickers. It also allows students to participate in presentations or lectures by submitting responses to interactive questions using a clicker or other hand-held/computer devices. While there are many Classroom Response Systems available on the market, this tutorial covers the use of the TurningPoint 2008 Software integrated with MS Office 2010. TurningPoint is a toolbar within PowerPoint and therefore requires PowerPoint to work and be installed.
Tutorial Link: Using TurningPoint as your Audience Response System
Uses:
- Gather immediate feedback from your students
- Increase engagement with students
- Administer quizzes
- Check attendance
Application: Turning Point Software
Software Link: http://www.turningtechnologies.com
Tutorial Type: Text-based
Platform: Computer Software, both PC and Mac
Price: Software is free, receiver and clickers are additional cost.
