I used the clickers today with my German 5 AP/IB kids to poll them on the most crucial environmental problems facing us today. After we saw the results (bar graph) of the poll, we discussed 1)the reasons these problems were the most crucial- according to them- 2)how America and Germany are similar/differ with these issues, and 3)possible solutions. We were able to continue viewing our results, judging the validity/viability of possible solutions, etc.
Had no problems using them. Kids seem to like them. Could have polled as quickly withOUT the clickers, but the visual of the bar graph seems to lend something to how one receives the answers...it appears more valid? We can see the "big picture" alongside the details...which seemed to make more kids jump into the discussion.
Thanks for sharing. Based on your success, I'm going to have students submit answers to more open-ended questions to generate oral discussion.
ReplyDeleteInteresting higher level questions to deal with using the clickers.
ReplyDeleteKeep on trying.