Engaging students in large lectures an establishing dialogue can be challenging. Using live online polls through Vevox, (note that AU instructors hold a Mentimeter license), fosters interaction and reveals how well students grasp the subject matter.
THE PROCESS | |||
Before class | Before the session, the instructor uploads multiple choice questions to the polling system. | ||
In class | In plenary:
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This approach creates interaction and participation among students similar to small group teaching.
Students receive direct feedback on their understanding of the subject matter.
The instructor gains immediate insight into students’ understanding of the subject matter.
Students’ learning and their evaluation of the activity depend heavily on questions which should feel neither too easy nor too difficult. If questions feel too easy, students may assume the subject itself lacks depth. If questions feel too difficult, students may lose motivation and disengage. Well balanced questions encourage students to respond and take an active role in the lecture. Ideally, some questions should also connect to exam conditions.
