This workshop will focus on the best practices for using technology in large lecture classes, both inside and outside the classroom. We'll introduce and describe several tools that you can use in your class to improve learning, including Audience Response Systems (ARS). Also known as a "clickers," these systems allow students to reply to classroom questions electronically and receive immediate feedback.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Set up and use the hardware and software that enable Audience Response System;
• Select the appropriate Audience Response System for your needs;
• Understand the benefits and limitations of using Audience Response Systems.

If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact us at workshops@teaching.pitt.edu in advance.

If you are unable to come to this workshop in person, a livestream can be arranged for remote attendance. Please contact us at least one week prior to the workshop to request a livestream.

Please note that after registration, you will recieve a confimration email containing a link to an anonymous pre-workshop survey, which helps us tailor each workshop to the needs and skill-levels of the attendees. Please look for the link when you get your confirmation.

This workshop may be counted toward the Educational Technology cluster of the Achievement in Pedagogy badge offered through the Graduate Student Teaching Initiative. For more information, visit the Achievement in Pedagogy Badge page or contact tahelp@pitt.edu.