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Paula B. Thomas

pbthomas@mtsu.edu

Paula B. Thomas

Accounting

Smart Classroom

Portable system that can be used in any classroom with a computer being used for accounting/business

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We are requesting funds to purchase a student response system which will include 100 transmitters and 2 receivers to accommodate use in two classrooms simultaneously. Rather than requiring each student to purchase a transmitter, the accounting department would like to purchase the transmitters and let students use them in class. As the professor displays a question, each student will key in a response on his/her transmitter. The system will indicate which students have submitted answers, record each response, and tally a class percentage of correct/incorrect responses. This system can also be used to take attendance, give quizzes, etc. Students will benefit by actively participating in class (particularly students who are too reserved to otherwise participate) and receiving immediately feedback on the correctness of answers submitted. The professor will be able to better assess the level of understanding and tailor his/her efforts to meet the needs of the students. Since the system is portable and not textbook specific, this system can potentially benefit the 3200 students enrolled in accounting or business law courses each semester. The system we would like to purchase is a radio-frequency system with transmitters that have LED displays to maximize performance