Ubiquitous presenter: fast, scalable active learning for the whole classroom

ABSTRACT

In this demonstration participants will experience the potential for fast, scalable active learning in the classroom using standard web technology. Ubiquitous Presenter (UP) enables students with web-enabled devices (computers, laptops, Tablet PCs, cell phones, PDAs, etc.) to interact in (or outside) class in a range of manners and through a modality of their choosing [2,3]. Their input (via a web browser) is immediately and anonymously transmitted to the instructor machine, where it can be reviewed and selected for display to the class via digital projector. The instructor, using a Tablet PC, can additionally comment on, augment, or correct student input real time in class. These activities, along with instructor designed lecture slides and in-class ink are automatically archived on a web server for review after class by both instructors and students.

REFERENCES

• 1: Bonwell, C. & Eison , J. Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 1. Washington, D.C.: 1991.
• 2: Tamara Denning , William G. Griswold , Beth Simon , Michelle Wilkerson, Multimodal communication in the classroom: what does it mean for us?, Proceedings of the 37th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education, March 03-05, 2006, Houston, Texas, USA
• 3: Michelle Wilkerson , William G. Griswold , Beth Simon, Ubiquitous presenter: increasing student access and control in a digital lecturing environment, Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education, February 23-27, 2005, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.1 Computer Uses in Education

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.4 Systems and Software
      H.3.5 On-line Information Services
          Subjects: Web-based services

General Terms:
Design, Management