Clicker in the life sciences (audience response systems)
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Clicker, zappers, or audience response systems (ARS) are interactive devices that are becoming more popular in the life sciences to turn for example a frontal lecture into a more interactive learning experience. Clickers enable the lecturer to ask questions and see the audience answers live on screen, allowing for immediate adjustment of content, speed, and direction.
Price estimates
| company & clicker type | €/clicker | additional costs | 50 unit package in € |
|---|---|---|---|
| eInstruction CPS Pulse | €44 | +€180 receiver | €2380 |
| Qwizdom Q4 | €60 | +140€ receiver, +140€ instructor remote | €3280 |
| Qwizdom Q6 | €70 | +140€ receiver, +140€ instructor remote | €3780 |
| TurningPoint ResponseCard RF | €46 | +€220 receiver, +€54 instructor remote | €2570 |
| TurningPoint ResponseCard RF LCD | €53 | +€220 receiver, +€54 instructor remote | €2920 |
Estimates are from 11-2012. Prices per response unit for a small order of <50 clickers, with the average European VAT of 20%, rounded, and including an academic discount where available. Companies may charge for receiver and a master clicker in addition to the clickers. Typically, the software is included.
Vendors
- Comtec http://www.comtecars.com
- eInstruction http://www.einstruction.com
- iClicker http://www.iclicker.com
- Interwrite PRS http://www.interwritelearning.com
- Qwizdom http://www.qwizdom.com
- TurningPoint http://www.turningtechnologies.com
