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The purpose of this survey is to enable staff at the University to evaluate the use of TurningPoint App:- Influence use of the App by staff Evaluate the impact of this App on the learner
experience Ascertain the initial usability of the App for both
staff and learners.
An Evaluation into the use of the Turning Point mobile app.
Assessment and Feedback: This research investigates the use of innovative
mobile app for use with Turning Point Technologies to facilitate both summative and formative feedback
Success requires student engagement:-
Student engagement is a critical determinant in student success (Ooms, 2008). Student engagement can be enhanced through the adoption and integration of learning technologies, (Fry, 2009).
An Evaluation into the use of the Turning Point mobile app.
IntroductionThe App Smartphone version of TurningPoint Students use App for iOS/Android phones Results are gathered via the Web Results shown in TurningPoint Students have more functionality than previously
text-answers/short paragraphs/calculations etc Results sent back to students as graphs No need for Participant Lists as students log in Works fully with TurningPoint so no-one is excluded
An Evaluation of the use of the Turning Point mobile app.
I own a Smart Phone / iPad type devise that will operate the ResponseWare App?
Did you use the ResponseWare App?
The use of Turning Point
The App provides me with clarity about what good performance means?
‘keeps questions and answers logged’
The use of Turning Point
The App helps me to think and reflect about how my work is assessed?
‘significant step towards continuous assessment’
The use of Turning Point
The App helps improve my knowledge and understanding
The use of Turning Point
The App allows teaching staff to provide learners with timely feedback (i.e. fast turnaround)?
The use of Turning Point
The App motivates me to think and act on feedback received?
The use of Turning Point
The App enhances discussions around learning between student and teacher?
The use of Turning Point
Provides a supportive learning environment for students?
Usage and Satisfaction
TurningPoint was an easy tool to learn how to use ?
Usage and Satisfaction
I would like to use this tool again (e.g. in other classes / modules)?
‘User Friendly’
Usage and Satisfaction
The instruction provided about the use of this tool was satisfactory?
I encountered technical difficulties with the use of TurningPoint ?
Usage and Satisfaction
TurningPoint is a beneficial instructional tool for all students to use?
‘The App is easy to use’
‘Unprofessional looking’
Usage and Satisfaction
Student Feedback
‘sometimes have problems with connection’ ‘quick response’ ‘very handy’ ‘can be slow when there is a big class’ ‘unprofessional look’
The use of Turning Point
Staff / UU Advantages
Responseware: The ‘App’ makes preparation easier, as we don't
have to prepare participant lists No need to buy handsets (approx £25 each)Generally: Best used for informal, engaging class quizzes. Students ENJOY engaging in the quizzes. Provide staff with feedback.
The use of Turning Point
Staff / UU Disadvantages
Responseware: Reliant on the students entering the correct data Reliant on the room having adequate wi-fi signal. Requires a license / registration (£7per student)Generally: Not suitable for proper tests - difficult to invigilate
in tight / compact classrooms. Preparation of quizzes (technically easy – but
time taken thinking)
Moving forward Examine why uptake in of the App was low
Identify Wi-Fi hotspots
Further comparison of the overall satisfaction with App and handset.
Benefit between different year groups
