The Senteo Interactive Response System is essentially a technology in which each student in the classroom receives a radio frequency remote. The teacher poses a question to the class, and the students enter an answer (whether it be a number, word, or multiple choice letter) into their RF remotes. A central receiver collects the data and sends it to the teacher's computer where the responses are immediately tallied and displayed. In addition to collecting student answers, the equipment can also be used to take attendance, post test results, and even provide individual feedback. The ability to frequently ask question and obtain anonymous answers, results in low pressure feedback from the students while keeping them engaged and more actively involved in the material being studied.
As a future math teacher, I see this technology as an incredible tool that I will fully utilize in my classroom. Math can be a difficult subject to teach. While you may think you clearly explained the information, it may easily be confusing to the class. With an Interactive Response System, I could give the students a practice problem and ask them to submit their answers. This would not only allow me to see how many students understand the material, but also see their answers and analyze the common mistakes being made. This information would be feedback for both me and my students because I could address their main confusions while adjusting my instruction to a teaching style that is best understood by my students. As decimals, fractions, and negative numbers can all be inputted into the devices, there is no limit to what information can be tested this way.
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