Text messaging incorporated into classroom curriculum
I found this awesome article today that talks about the benefit of Poll Everywhere as a learning tool and learned that it actually deters students from texting their friends. It was also nice to see how students appreciated that they didn’t have to pay $50 for an old school hardware clicker.
Begleiter said he is always willing to try out a new technology tool. He said his class responded positively to Poll Everywhere, and he will continue to include it into select class discussions.
Besides engaging class interest, he said the tool also increases student’s knowledge of multimedia technology.
“Frankly, every student graduating from a university as good as Delaware should have some fluency in multimedia technology no matter what field they are in,” Begleiter said.
He said utilizing media tools sets an example for his students and increases their involvement in class.
Junior Katherine DiMaggio, a student in Begleiter’s class, said she thinks Poll Everywhere is not only an intriguing product, but is also a good idea because it deters students from texting their friends during class time.
“It occupies their time with their cells so they can’t text,” DiMaggio said.
She said not having to pay for a clicker is also a great benefit.
“Clickers are expensive,” DiMaggio said. “Practically everyone has a phone.”
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