Infuse Learning
Personal Response System
What is it?
Infuse Learning is a classroom response system that does not require any special equipment. Student answers can be submitted from any web-enabled device (i.e. laptop, tablet, smartphone).
How much does it cost?
Infuse learning is free for students and educators.
What kinds of questions can be asked?
Infuse Learning allows for educators to ask true/false, multiple choice, short answer, Likert scale, sort and order, and numeric questions. It also allows instructors to send out pictures and web links, and can be set up to allow students to draw pictures in response to a question.
InfuseLearning - iPad/Tablet Learner Response Solution
Evidence
- Increase attention & student engagement (Kay & LeSage, 2009)
- Allows immediate instructor feedback (Shaprio, 2009)
- Students enjoy clickers, feel more stimulated in class (Shaffer & Collura, 2009)
- Increased depth of student understanding/students say they learn more (Kay & LeSage, 2009)
References
- Kay, R. & LeSage, A. (2009). Examining the benefits and challenges of using audience response systems: A review of the literature. Computers & Education, 53, 819-827.
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Shaffer, D. & Collura, M. (2009). Evaluating the effectivness of a personal response system in the classroom. Teaching of Psychology, 36, 273-277.
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Shapiro, A. (2009). An empirical study of personal response technology for improving attendance and learning in a large class. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 9(1), 13-26.