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Use of an Electronic Voting System to facilitate interactive engagement and enhance active learning of undergraduate students in Biomedical Science

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Surentheran, Thiru (2014) Use of an Electronic Voting System to facilitate interactive engagement and enhance active learning of undergraduate students in Biomedical Science. Investigations in university teaching and learning, 9. pp. 111-121. ISSN 1740-5106

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Abstract

Student engagement is a persistent issue in traditional mode of delivery of lectures and tutorials. This pilot study investigated whether active learning approaches with the support of technology can establish interactive learning environments and promote engagement as well as enhance student learning. PollEverywhere, an Electronic voting system (EVS) was used in small group tutorials to enhance tutor-learner dialogue and peer interactions as a means of active learning. The preliminary evaluation of this study shows that providing immediate feedback, the anonymous nature of the EVS response, and the ability of learners to identify their weakest areas, helped them to engage in deep learning.

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