Member Sharing Session presentation delivered at the 2007 BBSLG Conference hosted by the University of Northampton, 27-29 June

1. Who Wants to be a Librarian?
The use of voting technology in
inductions
Simon Speight
University of Warwick

2. How much do you know?
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3. How does it work?
 Uses special software (e.g. TurningPoint)
 Needs special hardware (receiver and
handsets)
 Cost?

4. What can it be used for?
 Testing existing levels of knowledge
 Checking understanding
 Encouraging discussions
 Seeking opinions

5. How likely are you to use voting
technology in the future?
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2. Quite likely
3. Quite unlikely
4. Very unlikely
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6. How we used it at Warwick

7. What do the things on my
reading list mean?

8. HUCZYNSKI, A. and BUCHANAN, D., 2001.
Organisational behaviour: an introductory text. 4th
edition. Harlow: Pearson Education.
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9. KANFER, R., 1994. Work motivation: new directions
in theory and research. In: C.L. COOPER and I.T.
ROBERTSON, eds. Key reviews in managerial
psychology. Chichester: Wiley, pp. 1-53.
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10. DALLAS, G. ManagementFirst. [Online].
(http://www.managementfirst.com/index.html).
Emerald Publishing. (16.01.2006).
Remember:
 Webpages need to be properly referenced too!
 Include the web address (URL)
 Clearly state when you last viewed the page

11. Which of the following provides the
most reliable information?
1. Google
2. Library Catalogue
3. Journal articles
4. Websites
5. Library databases

12. Advantages
 Quick and easy to use
 Increased levels of engagement and interest
 Chance to interact with students
 Allows all students to take part anonymously
 Useful diagnostic tool – immediate check on
understanding
 Sessions can be tailored according to existing
knowledge
 Works with large or small groups

13. Potential pitfalls
 Use it as a proper teaching tool, not a
gimmick
 Don’t overuse it
 Can be more difficult to manage the
session
 Greater self-confidence needed by
presenter?

14. Some practical points
 Leave plenty of time to set up software
 You may need technical support
 More staff-intensive for larger sessions
 Make sure you give clear instructions!
 Think about how long you leave voting
open for
 React to the results

15. Bargain basement alternatives
 Coloured paper
 Cubes
 Hands up!

16. As a result of this session, how likely
are you to use voting technology in
future?
100%
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• Quite likely
• Quite unlikely
• Very unlikely
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