Physics and Astronomy Experiences Using Personal Response Systems

Abstract

We report on the use of personal response systems (such as I-Clicker) as a real-time assessment tool utilized during a course lecture period.à The presenters utilized two different personal response systems in their conduct of classes at the 100 and 200 level.à Ehrlich reports on the utilization of an infrared system in his physics course.à Geller reports on the utilization of a radio frequency system in his introductory astronomy course.à The latter system will be utilized during the workshop as part of the audience's participation in demonstrating the utility of personal response systems in a classroom setting.