Clicker Supported Team-Based Learning Environment: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

In recent years Clicker technology has been widely used at universities to provide interactive learning environments. It is used with suitable pedagogic approaches to obtain the expected learning outcome. The aim of the study is to specify student views about the environment developed as a result of the integration of Team-based learning strategy and clicker technology in education. The participants are 30 first-year engineering students taking Physics I at Near East University. A case study design was used in this research. After overviewing the literature, the researcher prepared a semi-structured interview form to collect the data. İnterviews at the voluntary base was given after a five-week application process. The data were analyzed through content analysis method. The findings indicated that student perception of clicker supported Team-Based learning was positive. The students admitted that this environment enhanced their learning and they even made suggestions. This study can help educationalists integrate clicker technology in Team-Based learning strategy.