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New assessment technology: the PRS alternative.(Personal Response Systems)
Abstract
Personal Response Systems (PRS) can be used for instant, interactive assessment during library instruction sessions. The technology is a good active learning tool for today's freshmen, who are at the dualistic stage of cognitive development and enjoy using technology to learn. The benefits and barriers of PRS are discussed within the context of library instruction.
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Administering a one-shot library instruction session on first-year college students is a challenge. Personal Response System (PRS) technology allows a new form of active learning to take place that simultaneously yields immediate assessment data to the ...
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