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1. An Evaluation into the use of the
Turning Point mobile app.
Purpose:
The purpose of this survey is to enable staff at the
University to evaluate the use of TurningPoint
App:-
Influence use of the App by staff
Evaluate the impact of this App on the learner
experience
Ascertain the initial usability of the App for both
staff and learners.
2. An Evaluation into the use of the
Turning Point mobile app.
Assessment and Feedback:
This research investigates the use of innovative
mobile app for use with Turning Point
Technologies to facilitate both summative and
formative feedback
Success requires student engagement:-
Student engagement is a critical determinant in
student success (Ooms, 2008).
Student engagement can be enhanced through the
adoption and integration of learning
technologies, (Fry, 2009).
3. An Evaluation of the use of the Turning
Point mobile app.
Introduction
The App
Smartphone version of TurningPoint
Students use App for iOS/Android phones
Results are gathered via the Web
Results shown in TurningPoint
Students have more functionality than previously
text-answers/short paragraphs/calculations etc
Results sent back to students as graphs
No need for Participant Lists as students log in
Works fully with TurningPoint so no-one is excluded
4. I own a Smart Phone / iPad type
devise that will operate the
ResponseWare App?
14. Usage and Satisfaction
I would like to use this tool again
(e.g. in other classes / modules)?
‘User Friendly’
15. Usage and Satisfaction
The instruction provided I encountered technical
about the use of this tool difficulties with the use of
was satisfactory? TurningPoint ?
16. Usage and Satisfaction
TurningPoint is a beneficial
instructional tool for all
students to use?
‘The App is easy to
use’
‘Unprofessional
looking’
17. Usage and Satisfaction
Student Feedback
‘sometimes have problems with connection’
‘quick response’
‘very handy’
‘can be slow when there is a big class’
‘unprofessional look’
18. The use of Turning Point
Staff / UU Advantages
Responseware:
The ‘App’ makes preparation easier, as we don't
have to prepare participant lists
No need to buy handsets (approx £25 each)
Generally:
Best used for informal, engaging class quizzes.
Students ENJOY engaging in the quizzes.
Provide staff with feedback.
19. The use of Turning Point
Staff / UU Disadvantages
Responseware:
Reliant on the students entering the correct data
Reliant on the room having adequate wi-fi signal.
Requires a license / registration (£7per student)
Generally:
Not suitable for proper tests - difficult to invigilate
in tight / compact classrooms.
Preparation of quizzes (technically easy – but
time taken thinking)
20. Moving forward
Examine why uptake in of the App was low
Identify Wi-Fi hotspots
Further comparison of the overall satisfaction
with App and handset.
Benefit between different year groups