Do clickers work in upper level courses or are they only good for introductory?
We have several examples of instructors who began using clickers in large introductory courses and then tried them in smaller upper level and even graduate courses. They are very enthusiastic about the results, and students in upper level clicker courses strongly supported this use on our surveys. In summary, we have found the effective use of clicker questions and discussion can have a transformative impact on both teachers and students, particularly in large classes. Students end up being far more actively engaged in the material and they learn more, and both students and instructors find the course much more rewarding as a result. If you are currently using clickers, we hope this guide will give you ideas on how to use them more effectively, and if you have not yet tried them, we hope this will provide you with the encouragement and assistance to use them effectively.
