Zapping sessions spice up lectures

Article Abstract:

Ray d'Inverno, associate dean (education) for the faculty of engineering, science and mathematics at Southampton University, uses a personal response system (PRS) to test how much knowledge his students have absorbed by staging instant tests, often in the middle of a lecture. He believes that the PRS is fun and that it encourages more active participation from his students as well as encouraging higher levels of attendance.

Methods, Personal narratives, Interview, Lectures and lecturing, Lectures, Educational aspects, d'Inverno, Ray

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In memory of my late mum: my late essay

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the sorts of explanations that students give for tardiness when handing in work and suggestions for ways in which lecturers can tell which excuses are fake, allowing them to deal with offenders. One lecturer relates how a student explained that his final-year extended essay paper was late due to the death of his mother, only to be introduced to this student's mother at the student party.

Prevention, Cheating (Education)

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Make your preseence felt, stick in that dibber

Article Abstract:

An analysis of ways in which student attendance at lectures can be monitored. Systems examined include traditional signing of attendance sheets through to more sophisticated electronic systems involving swipe cards or electronic keys.

Analysis, Technology application, College attendance, College enrollment

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