The centerpiece of Peer Instruction is the ConcepTest, sometimes referred to as a clicker question, other times simply as a question. ConcepTests, however, are more than mere questions. They are the fire, so to speak, that draws students’ attention and calls the students together to engage in the social learning activities that make Peer Instruction […]
Archives for May, 2012
Peer Instruction Network member (PINm) Arthur, who teaches intro physics at UMass Lowell asks, “what percent of the class time should be used for Peer Instruction?” And network member Mary who teaches nursing at Cayuga Community College asks “is there a specific time frame you find best for question/answer discussions?” How to manage time during […]
As I have blogged about before, Peer Instruction (PI) users continue to express curiosity about whether PI can be used in small classes. Peer Instruction Network members(PINm) such as Hank, who teaches physics at Sweet Briar College in classes sometimes less than 10 students and Rich who teaches management at Bryant and Stratton college and […]
One of the most frequently asked questions among Peer Instruction Network members (PINm) is “How do I write good questions?” This ubiquitous question is posed across the spectrum of Peer Instruction implementations – from expert to novice users, from faculty to instructional designers, among different disciplines, and within varying institutional types. PINms David Vakil an […]
Turn to Your Neighbor: The Official Peer Instruction Blog 