Get To Know Your 21st Century Classroom – Part 3: Learner Response Systems

Logical Choice Technologies is particularly excited about the products we are discussing this week. Does it ever feel like your class thinks every question you ask is rhetorical? Do you yearn for a more active and engaging learning environment? Are you looking for a more effective way to reach the Video Game Generation?  We have the solution for you.

What is a Learner Response System?

The ActiVote and ActivExpression are commonly referred to as Learner Response Systems (LRS).  These small, handheld devices enable students to interact with the teacher by answering multiple choice questions and submitting text responses. Both LRSs are wireless and can maintain a signal over 300ft away from the ActivHub. Additionally, teachers can register 500 units per system!

Form Factor

The ActiVote features six buttons, labeled A-F, and a registration button. It is small, simple, and ruggedized which is great for younger students.

The ActivExpression is designed more like a cell phone. Students will quickly recognize the alpha-numeric key pad and be confident using it. It also has an LCD screen so students can preview their answers before submitting them to the class.

Fun and Games

These devices allow students to participate in the discussion immediately. Before this technology, group participation on this scale was disruptive and impossible to manage. Now, teachers can maintain control of the class while allowing every student to answer at once! ActivInspire will even post the response data after the answer time has expired. Students are challenged in a familiar, video game style manner while educators are given the opportunity to instantly gauge the learning dynamic in the room.

More information is available at: http://www.logicalchoice.com/products/learner-response-system/assessment-overview/

Next week: We will talk about the difference between the ActivPens and the ActivWand.