Creating a positive learning environment with the use of clickers in a high school chemistry classroom

• Autores: Fred Vital
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 89, Nº 4, 2012, págs. 470-473
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Although the effectiveness of student response systems in improving student learning is inconclusive, clickers can be used to create a positive learning environment in the classroom, which can help increase student achievement. With the use of clickers, students showed modest improvements in their performance in conceptual summative assessments. Clickers created a learning environment where all students could participate and be engaged. Students reported that the clickers helped them improve their learning. The clickers allowed for instant feedback and a means to assess student knowledge without penalty. These formative assessments had a positive impact on student beliefs and allowed the teacher to reflect on instructional strategies.