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Enhancing Student Engagement with Personal Response Systems (PRS) in Economics Education

This presentation by Caroline Elliott from the Department of Economics explores the implementation and benefits of Personal Response Systems (PRS) in educational settings. PRS facilitates wireless transmission of multiple-choice answers, allowing real-time feedback on student understanding. Key uses include assessing comprehension, reviewing material, and maintaining student interest. The session discusses advantages such as increased attentiveness and ease of use, while also addressing potential drawbacks. Feedback indicates that PRS positively affects student engagement, enjoyment, and attendance in lectures.

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Enhancing Student Engagement with Personal Response Systems (PRS) in Economics Education

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  1. HEDCTEACHING DAY 2/7/02 USING A PRS Caroline Elliott Department of Economics

  2. WHAT IS A PRS? • Personal Response System • Varitronix plc • Wireless transmission of multiple choice answers • Connected to computer and LCD display • Lancaster University TQEF grant(s)

  3. QUICK TESTQuestion 1 Which team knocked England out of the 2002 World Cup? 1. Argentina 3. Denmark 2. Brazil 4. South Korea

  4. Question 2 Who scored the only goal in England’s match against Argentina in the 2002 World Cup? 1. Paul Scholes 3. Michael Owen 2. Teddy Sheringham 4. David Beckham

  5. Final Quick Fire Round What are the ingredients of a Tequila Sunrise? 1. tequila, cream, pineapple 2. tequila, orange, pineapple 3. tequila, orange, grenadine 4. tequila, orange, champagne

  6. USES OF THE PRS TO DATE • ECON 201Microeconomic Principles • ECON PG Refresher Course • ECON quantitative courses • AC/FIN • GEOGRAPHY • COMPUTING

  7. PRS USES • Check understanding of material covered • By lecturer / tutor • Self-assessment • Review material previously taught • Introduce new material • Maintain interest / Settle students

  8. PRS DETAILS • Settings • Number of choices • Time allowed • Attempts allowed • Presentation of results • Anonymous/named mode • Degree of confidence • Check on individual responses • 130 handsets

  9. PRS ADVANTAGES • Attentive students • Awareness of understanding levels • Attendance record • Easy to use (set up and dismantled by AVS) • Other uses • Testing • Meetings

  10. PRS DISADVANTAGES • Computer / LCD display unreliability • Cover less material • Not relevant for all courses?

  11. ECON 201FEEDBACK 1. The PRS is easy to use Mean = 4.96 Median = 5 2. Using a PRS has increased my enjoyment of lectures Mean = 4.3 Median = 4 3. Using a PRS has encouraged me to attend lectures Mean = 3.6 Median = 4 4. Using a PRS has helped my concentration levels in lectures Mean = 4.3 Median = 4 5. Using a PRS has increased my confidence on this course Mean = 3.8 Median = 4

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