Narrative
The purpose of this proposal is to fund the i>clicker mobile software solution, REEF Polling for the College of Medicine classrooms and 3 classes of students (M1-M3) years of students for up to 3 years. These products are the standard real-time polling and clicker technologies used in FAU classrooms.
i>clicker 7 features an integrated gradebook (replacing the separate i>grader application), improved Blackboard integrations, the new mobile solution, REEF Polling, and allows instructors to generate Excel reports of aggregate and individual response data.
The Integrated Gradebook makes it simple to convert student participation to grades. Each grading session is completely customizable and can be exported to an Excel spreadsheet or directly uploaded to a LMS. Presenters can create questions in real-time rather than pre-authoring the questions. Use the Results Chart to provide immediate feedback and initiate discussion.
The Results Chart offers numerous display features such as chart type, chart comparison, and more. By clicking the chart, instructors canindicate the correct answer(s) for visual feedback and grading purposes. i>clicker software makes it easy to record responses anonymously to encourage discussions about controversial issues and current events, which can be especially important during medical education.
Participants can answer honestly without fear of their presenter’s or peers' judgment. The software also allows students to vote using their laptop or smart device alongside students using i>clicker + and i>clicker 2 remotes. Blended classroom support means instructors and students can choose what works best for them.
This proposal aligns with the stated Strategic Actions and Initiatives from the Strategic Plan (page 7): "Develop an academic support structure for timely student graduation: Elevate the use of eLearning to supplement classroom education Evaluate and update curricula to be aligned with evidence-based practices, as established by learning sciences Assist faculty to develop innovative instructional methodologies and designs across the curriculum."
