Title: Research trends in student response systems: a literature review

Authors: Abdulaziz Aljaloud; Nicolas Gromik; William Billingsley; Paul Kwan

Addresses: School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia ' School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia ' School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia ' School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia

Abstract: In recent years, the use of student response systems (SRS, also known as clickers) in the classroom setting has increased considerably, and researchers have developed a growing interest in their effect on learning and student engagement. This review analyses trends in SRS research by providing a brief history of SRS technology and usage as well as a detailed review of research in this field. In addition, this review focuses on the pedagogical implications of SRSs for education and analyses common criticisms of this emerging educational technology. Finally, research identifying common trends in SRS development is compiled and areas for future research are identified. The outcome of this leads to an understanding of best practices for this technology in a university setting.

Keywords: student response systems; SRS research; clickers; student learning; student engagement; educational technology; higher education; universities; mobile devices; handheld devices; literature review.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2015.074073

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2015 Vol.10 No.4, pp.313 - 325

Published online: 06 Jan 2016 *

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