Integraging+and+Implementing+and+ARS

 __How to Implement an ARS/SRS in your classroom__ (This is dependendent on system, device, age/grade of your students - judge accordingly) 
 * You must also have the response system software downloaded and installed on your computer)
 * Give students devices showing them how to turn them on/off
 * Explain the various buttons to students and show them how to key in an answer
 * Explain to student how you are requiring them to answer (T/F, Y/N, MC, ER, etc) and show them which buttons to press accordingly
 * Ready to poll!
 * Set a procedure to be sure that all the clickers are returned
 * Build in motivation for using it - talk about "Who wants to Be a Millionaire"

__Why integrate an ARS/SRS in your classroom? Well research shows they....__ ~Increase Attendence (for college courses where attendance is somewhat voluntary) ~Increase Participation ~Increase Attention ~Increase Retention of Information ~Increase Engagement in the class (it is just plain fun!) ~Instructors gain immediate feedback to determine if more instruction is needed on a topic or if students understand and instruction can proceed to the next level (immediate formative information) ~Easy Data Collection compatible with Microsoft Excell or similar spreadsheet programs and provide easily read charts and graphs for whole group or individual student