After researching different types of technology that I have not yet learned about in this class, my attention was diverted toward a tool called the iclicker. The video was very informative on giving a basic overview of what this tool can do. There were many qualities about this device which stood out to me. The iclicker, which comes in the form of a remote control, seems to be a very user-friendly tool even for those who are not technology experts. In this video, teachers were able to use this in classrooms ranging from elementary age kids to college students. Each student was able to use his/her own iclicker to answer questions, search the web, etc. on a board in the front of the class. It is easy to install, and would cut out the use of paper and writing utensils in the same way that our EDM 310 class is set up. One of the main reasons I'm fond of this idea, however, is because it not only allows students to complete assignments through technology, but also lets them work at their own pace and be better engaged in class discussions. Also, it is set up using poll-based graphs when showing grading results. If a student were to answer a question incorrectly on a quiz or test, it will not publish the student's name for the whole class to see, but will show the range of answers the students gave in graph-like forms. In my opinion, this is helpful in allowing students to see what needs to be corrected without embarrassing them in front of their classmates. I plan on teaching English and language arts to middle or high school students in the future, and it seems to be a fun and simple way to introduce them to technology usage if they are completely unfamiliar with it. It is definitely something I will look into a little more.
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