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Introducing PLICKERS (Paper Clickers) If you taught for a while, you have probably at least seen a classroom set of clickers somewhere on your travels. These student response systems were all the rage for a while. They looked like TV remote controls and were designed as a way that students could respond to a quiz or oral question by pressing a button to indicate the answer that they chose. Each clicker was unique to that student so that the teacher could see who answered what and when.
Fast forward a few years and today you can experience the future of classroom clickers – a free tool called Plickers. So, how does it work? Each student is given a card with a unique visual code. The code has 4 sides, each lettered A, B, C, and D. The student holds the card so that the letter they choose to answer the question with is at the top of their card. The teacher uses the iOS or Android app on their smartphone to slowly scan the room. The app recognizes the cards, records who the teacher assigned them to, and captures the answer that the student chose. The app will only record each student’s answer once, so you need not worry about a second scan skewing your data. It’s a genius idea. You don’t need to be 1:1, you don’t need an expensive set of classroom clickers, and you don’t need to share devices among your students. All you need is some paper, and an app. The results appear live and in real time on the teacher’s device, or they can be projected on a large screen for the whole class to see via the Plicker’s website if required. Does it work 100% every time? Not always. If you laminate the cards, you may have some issues recognizing the code due to the glare from indoor lighting, but for the price (free) it's certainly worth giving it a try.
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AuthorGreetings Everyone! Thank you for visiting my blog! Allow me to introduce myself. My Name is Melanie Kestory. I am currently a Blended Learning Specialist in Volusia County I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education. I also earned my Masters in Instructional Technology from Nova University in 2010. On a personal note, I was born in Montréal, Canada, however, I was raised here in Florida. I have been married for 16 years. My husband is also a teacher at University High School. I have two beautiful daughters: Kaci and Kori ages 16 and 12. My mission is to share my love and enthusiasm of educational technology with anyone willing to listen. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or comments, my door is always open and my computer is always on. Archives
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