LectureTools - Pete Mella

Using LectureTools

Pete MellaFarzana Latif

18/02/15 © The University of Sheffield

Why use LectureTools?


What can LectureTools do?

• Interaction• Quizzes• Polls• Questions• Confusion flags

• Note-taking and annotation• Stores lectures in account


Instructor’s view

• Creating a course• Uploading a presentation• Adding interactive elements• Presenting• Sharing• Analysis


Student view

• Moving between slides• Taking notes• Annotation• Questions• Flagging confusion


LectureTools or clickers?

• LectureTools pros:• Can ask various types of question, not just multiple

choice.• Don’t need a clicker per student, students usually

have own device.• Allows for online note-taking and lecture storage.• Doesn’t rely on PowerPoint.


LectureTools or clickers?

• Clickers pros:• Doesn’t rely on wireless.• Doesn’t rely on students’ own devices.


Experience so far

• Worked with Material Science & Engineering, and Law.

• Observations:• Students more likely to ask questions• Students gave positive feedback on

enjoyment and understanding.• Contributions can be kept and analysed.


Experience so far• Students more likely to use devices for work

rather than social media, etc.• Most students had their own devices.• After initial log-in problems, students found

the system easy to use on most devices.


Experience so far• Students need an explanation why LT is being used.• Doesn’t fit all students’ learning styles.• Can be disruptive at the start.• Students need to bring powered devices.• Not as much information can be packed into a lecture.• Lecture needs to be accessible to students without

devices.


Things to think about• Get students to signup in advance.• Spacing of interactive tasks.• Allow time for activities.• Don’t introduce LT part way through a lecture series.• Check wireless status of the room you’re using.• Always have a backup plan.

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LectureTools - Pete Mella