Teaching With Clickers

Teaching with clickers is a lot like getting dressed in the morning. There are just so many choices...so many combinations ...some work okay, some work better, and some are just a "knock-out!" Teaching with CPS is just like that.

There are so many things that eInstruction clickers can do that will be beneficial in your class. But, you've got to be the one to make it yours and make it work like a "knock-out" for your classroom! The sky's the limit!

Using CPS in the classroom on a daily basis to totally change the dynamics of your class really gets us excited! It is wonderful to see a lethargic, unmotivated class perk up and sit a little higher in their seats, simply because the instructor has taken the time to engage them!

Some Ideas to Get You Started Teaching With Clickers

Although CPS is an incredible assessment tool that makes grading a snap, the ideas below are for using CPS on a daily basis in your classroom to engage and motivate your students.

Just click on the topic to see even more specific ideas relating to the topic. If you have a great idea not listed here that you've seen or have used in your own classroom, please share it with us and we'll get it added to our list!

Clicker Housekeeping

• Introduce clickers at the beginning of the year or semester
• Organize, store, and distribute clickers effectively
• Provide makeup-work or missed materials with CPS reports
• Use clickers for bellwork

Lecture/Discussion Strategies

• Use clickers with lecture or discussion
  
• Ask clicker questions with zero preparation
• Use clickers with peer instruction or think-pair-share

Clickers with Other Software

• Use clickers with an online quiz
• Use CPS with ANY other software

Varying the Classroom Routine

• Use clickers to generate a journal topic
• Review reading homework
• Use clickers to study conventions
• Use clickers to expand vocabulary
• Use clickers in a station setting
• Motivate with clickers
• Liven up test reviews with fun clicker games

Clickers and Assessment

• Use clickers to deliver pre- and post-tests
• Curb cheating by delivering multiple test versions
• Move question-by-question through an activity or test
• Use clickers with formative writing assessments

Clickers and Grading

• Spotcheck homework using clickers
• Give a clicker participation grade
• Give "partial credit" with clickers