KLTV stops by Pittsburg Elementary to see how teachers use technology to engage students and measure class participation. Educator Angela Brotherton shares some of the encouraging responses she receives from students who are using Qwizdom in the classroom.

A history class at Raa Middle School is using innovative technology to teach students in a fun way.

Smart classroom technology helps one of Raa’s American history classes. The students have a wireless clicker to answer questions, and the students with the most correct answers race cars virtually at the end of the rounds keeping the students engaged and the classroom environment, high-energy.

Carlos Fernandez teaches the class he said, “They’re participating in it where they are answering questions, they are getting instant feedback whether it’s right or wrong, and it’s very, very competitive. ”

Fernandez says the students are trying to beat each other to get the highest score. The review session then turns into a game, and they don’t realize how much they are learning.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Leon CountyMiddle School students are taking on an old topic and applying some new-age technology in the classroom.

8th graders at RAA Middle School are using smart-boards and wireless devices to get a hands-on lesson in American history. Instructor Carlos Fernandez says the interactive smart classroom gives students a way to interact, compete and get instant feedback on what they know.

Fernandez said he’s seen students’ learning interest peak since they started using this new technology.

Teachers say this technology helps train students to be competitive and prepares them for the real world.

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“Today two New Orleans schools showed off new technology in their classroom… Parents and members of the community got a glimpse of how students are using hand held devices to make the grade.”

In this video educator Mark Campoli, with the help of 2 students, explains how and why they use Qwizdom learning games to engage in the classroom.

Educator Mark Campoli describes how helpful it is to see all his students’ answers at the same time. When every student answers the same question, he can easily see what needs to be reviewed again.

Educator Mark Campoli talks about how Qwizdom engages and motivates his students. By receiving immediate feedback, students are enthusiastic about learning the right answers.

Mark Campoli’s student Johnny explains the functions of the Q6 and how it helps his class.

Educator Mark Campoli explains the appeal of Qwizdom SRS to students born into a technologically savvy generation. For most teachers classroom technology streamlines the learning process but sometimes their students pick it up faster than they do!

Educators across the country are invited to blog, create videos, and take pictures explaining how they would use the Q6 student response system in their classroom.

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