Student response devices like iClicker are often treated as simple attendance trackers or pop-quiz tools—but their true value lies in transforming passive lectures into dynamic, interactive learning spaces.
This interactive session skips the technical setup and dives straight into pedagogy: how to use real-time polling to deepen student understanding, address misconceptions on the fly, and build a culture of active learning.
August 24th, 2:00-3:30pm in Fernald Hall, Room 102
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Questions That Drive Thinking: Learn how to craft conceptual and diagnostic questions that go beyond simple recall to trigger critical thinking and curiosity.
- Peer Instruction in Action: Practice the “vote-discuss-revote” method to ignite meaningful peer-to-peer debates and let students learn from each other.
- Real-Time Pivots: Discover how to read live polling data to spot common misconceptions immediately and adjust your teaching in the moment.
- Fostering Metacognition: Help students track their own learning, embrace mistakes as part of the process, and build confidence through low-stakes engagement.
Note: This workshop focuses entirely on teaching strategies and activity design, not software installation or technical troubleshooting. Both new and experienced polling users are welcome!
