Clickers enhance Active Inspire learning

Today in our CPD Humanities cell Brian showed us some strategies for using ACTIVE Inspire Learner response system or – the clickers. We explored various ways of using multiple choice, ranking and free response questions. The discussion centered on how this system can be used for a baseline assessment and we also expressed some concerns about recording the results. Brain put our fears to rest when he demonstrated how results can also be exported to EXCEL. We had a discussion on what might be the easiest and most effective way of trying this the first time and it was decided that maybe, it would be wise to start with a single Do-now type question using the clickers. All the members committed themselves to giving this a go in the next two weeks and reporting back on what we have learnt from our efforts. We realized that there is still lots to learn when it comes to using IT effectively in the classroom but we are keen to begin with small steps.