SMART Response and Handheld Devices Reflection

1. Advantages

1.1. increases student interest

1.2. have participation from all students

1.3. great for assessment

1.4. easy to use

1.5. saves paper

1.6. saves time

1.7. great for quizzes/tests

1.8. great for surveys/questionnaires

1.9. view results through spreadsheets

1.10. students can see their grades immediately

2. Disadvantages

2.1. costly, depending on school's financial situation

2.2. possible battery issues to waste class time on

2.3. must have a back up plan as technology is not always 100% reliable

3. Overall Thoughts

3.1. Overall, I believe using SMART Response in classrooms is fantastic! I think it is a great way to keep the students' attention and focused on something. I like how you can see the students' grades immediately. I also think this is a very fun way to learn and students would enjoy it as it is a good change compared to the traditional paper and pencil way of learning. I definitely hope to use SMART Response in my future classroom as it would create an enjoyable learning experience for all.