--- Forwarded Message from "Dressler, Monika" <[log in to unmask]> ---
>Subject: RE: #8123 eInstruction
>Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:54:13 -0500
>Thread-Topic: #8123 eInstruction
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>From: "Dressler, Monika" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"
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Hi Ed,
We've been experimenting with eInstruction CPS, as well; just the
standard PowerPoint with questions integrated. While the instructors
and students are thrilled at using it, I've been less pleased with the
staff-intensive support issues, the learning curve, the lack of
intuitive instructions and lack of flexibility in in-class data
comparison -- all issues of significance, if we want to scale a clicker
system out beyond the "experiment" phase. Although we haven't been able
to install and use the most recent update, in the version we were
testing on PowerPoint slides were imported into the CPS as jpg's, which
meant all the animation and media included in faculty presentations were
unavailable. In order to run the presentation as designed and use the
clicker system, we needed to have a staff member on hand to help the
instructor switch between the two apps -- much more labor intensive than
anyone anticipated. The fact that eInstruction is so tied to the K-12
model (not to mention standards' record keeping for No Child Left
Behind) also has made some things a bit more challenging for the
LRC-supported use our folks are envisioning.
I'm part of a group looking into making some recommendations for the
entire College of LSA here at UofM. Although we haven't made any
decisions yet, Quizdom and Turning Technologies seem to be leading the
pack, due to the functionality and readout of the clicker (Quizdom) and
the seamless integration (and therefore short learning curve for
faculty) with PowerPoint (Turning Technologies).
But hey, it would be great to hear more about how your faculty are using
it in their classes. Perhaps you could have them do a presentation or a
workshop when you host IALLT2007!
Monika R. Dressler, Ph.D.
Director, Language Resource Center
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275
Tel. 734.764.0424
www.umich.edu/~langres
-----Original Message-----
From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum
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Subject: #8123 eInstruction
Today was the first day of our pilot CRS project class (French 4 section
- 17 students).
We are using eInstruction.
I was somewhat apprehensive about how the students would greet it, but
they seemed receptive and genuinely interested.
Is anyone else using a Course Response System in a language class? Have
you used it in the past? How did it go?
Cheers,
Ed Dente
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