Iclicker
This week the technology I decided to explore was the Iclicker. The Iclicker a a device used in many college classrooms. The Iclicker is white with only a few buttons on it. The simplicity of it is part of what makes it great. I have seen it used in classrooms just for attendance and also for answering real questions throughout the lecture. I had never heard of an Iclicker before I came to MSU, but since then I have used in a few classrooms and have become a big fan of them.
In the classroom: Although this tool is not ideal for an elementary setting, it is perfect for large lecture halls. I think using it for only attendance is a waste of its true potential. If people are clicking in, why not find out if they are learning as well? Overall I think Iclickers should be used in more college classes to hold students accountable for attendance and participation.
I'm not sure how this specific technology relates to TPCK, because there is not much technology the user must be a aware of, all they have to do is push a button. But I do think it is a great tool that could change the face college lectures.
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