EInstructions's Classroom Performance System
by Dr. John Weinstein

Basics

• Hardware
  • Consists of infrared receiver unit and individual response pads
  • Based on technology used in popular game shows
• Software
  • Classroom Performance System database

Engage the Class

• Involve everybody, embarrass nobody
• Capture attention
• Focus the learner on specific objectives
• Bridge the generation gap

Assess the Class

• Provides feedback instantly, allowing students to understand why they missed questions
• Practice retrieval and application of information to answer questions
• Provide opportunities for repetition within the learning process
• Track student comprehension
• Administer quizzes and exams (grades instantly!)

Options

• Adopt with a Textbook
  • Publisher loans receiver unit and software to instructor
  • Discount registration coupon packaged with textbook
    • Students register with eInstruction online (~$35 per semester)
    • Students purchase response pads at bookstore (~$4)
• Purchase System
  • $3,000 for 24 response pad system
  • System is completely portable