Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Activity #8
Google Form: Introduction to Deviance Quiz
I have used both poll everywhere and google forms extensively in my courses. Poll everywhere is great in both polling but also something I really enjoy "Live Tweeting or blogging" of videos in class. I bring in another projector to my class when watching videos and what I do is project students comments about the film next to the film. All you have to do for this to work is create an open ended question in polleverywhere like "Write your comments on the film Urbanized" and then make sure you moderate the poll--this way only the things you want students to see appears on the screen. Obviously the limitations of this is having devices for students to make comments. Luckily, polleverwhere is really "bring your own device" friendly. Students can simply use their cell phones to make comments--now keeping them from texting may be difficult. If you are lucky enough to have iPods or iPads this is a lot easier. I use google forms everyday for quick quizzes on the videos students are to watch for homework. They work great and after all students have taken the quiz in class I immediately pull up the results and analyze students answers. This allows for immediate follow-up to the questions and a class discussion of the questions and answers.
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I really like the idea of having another projector in the room so student can comment and read other student's comments on a film in really time!! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThey did this at a Lady Gaga concert I went to. Yup, Lady Gaga and Mr. Benolkin are ahead of the pack!
DeleteI also like the idea of real time comments - something many shows they watch on tv do these days anyways. Have you found a method to regulate the "extra" texting, etc. they would potentially do? Do you require a minimum number of comments/interactions so that you know they are involved or keeping track of that?
ReplyDeleteI do not require a minimum because some students will get a lot more out of the video without an obligation. There are certain students that may be preoccupied with this and not pay attention to the video. Others love making comments. As far as the extra texting goes you just kind of need to be diligent about making sure those looking at their screens are actually sending in comments. If there are not they lose the privilege of making comments.
DeleteBeing able to moderate open-ended responses is key. Cough, cough. I know from experience...
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having another projector. What a real way to get feedback in a timely manner. You are very tech savvy... do kids ever get bored with all of the technology?
ReplyDeleteI would say there may be a handful that get bored during a semester. These are usually students who see school as simply and input/output system. Basically they feel like if they can get a grade doing a worksheet why not just do that. They don't see the authentic nature of creating understanding that technology allows.
DeleteYes! If only my students were as funny as MST3000. Most student jokes are just bad puns.
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