Mobile Devices as Clickers As part of the Office of Information Technology's Mobility Project, it's now possible to use certain mobile phones or PDAs as 'clickers,' rather than having to buy a separate device. For those less familiar, clickers are small, handheld, wireless devices that allow students to actively participate in instructor-led class activities, such as anonymous voting, surveys and group quizzes. To participate, students needed to already own such a device, unless the instructor had made other arrangements. Typically clickers run between $28 and $40, although there are some more expensive models. Now, for a comparable but slightly lower price range, students can purchase an annual or four-year license for software that allows any mobile device they own that has a Web browser (e.g., iPhone, BlackBerry, laptop) to emulate the functions of a clicker. Note that usage is dependent on a number of factors, including instructor agreement, mobile-device compatibility, and network access. For more information, visit: www.oit.umd.edu/ITforUM/2009/spring/clickers.html		INSIDE: Upcoming events & Important dates A Global Perspective Faculty/Staff/Student News Alumni News Campaign Update Tech Talk CoE In The News CB front page CB archives College home page
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