Han Solo and Kermit in the Classroom: Using Alter-Egos and Interactive Technology for Class Participation and Formative Assessment

Thumbnail Image

Files

2016 CTE - Han Solo and Kermit.pdf (411.38 KB)

Links to Files

Permanent Link

http://hdl.handle.net/11603/2201

Collections

Library Faculty and Staff Collection
Center for Teaching Excellence Conference
FSU Faculty Collection

Author/Creator

Author/Creator ORCID

Date

2016-01-14

Type of Work

conference papers and proceedings
presentations (communicative events)
Text

Department

Program

Citation of Original Publication

Rights

The author owns the copyright to this work. This item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by FSU for non-commercial research and education. For permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the author.

Subjects

Educational technology
Classroom management
Computer-assisted instruction

Abstract

This PowerPoint presentation explains how classroom participation can be improved by employing fictional characters as alter-egos for students. The presenter shares her experience and research regarding student engagement with alter-egos while interacting with clickers, mobile devices, online surveys, Google docs, and other technologies.