>> Studies have shown the use of interactive teaching methods in the classroom can significantly increase student learning.

Improving the college learning environment

Research has shown that a key trait common to highly regarded instructors is their ability to engage students, which keeps them alert, focused and on-task. One of the best methods of accomplishing this is to provide interesting lessons, creative activities, and open discussions that encourage all students to participate.


Beyond Question is an interactive student response system that provides the tools needed to actively engage every student in the classroom. By using wireless response devices, students are eager to participate in class discussions and surveys. Daily quizzes and subject matter reviews can be given to assure that the material is being learned. Automatic grading reduces the professor's workload, freeing up valuable time that can be better spent elsewhere.



Students can answer multiple choice, true-false, yes-no and survey style questions that the professor presents to the class. Once the students have responded, the results can be displayed providing feedback to both the professor and the class. Correct answers help build student confidence and mistakes can be immediately corrected. The professor can modify the pace of the lecture, in real-time, to match the needs of the class.

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INTRODUCTION | FEATURES | BENEFITS | EXAMPLES

Top Professor Challenges:

Managing student logistics -
It can be difficult getting students to class on time, in their seats and prepared for the lecture, without distracting others.

Keeping students focused and alert - Students have difficulty being attentive during one-way lectures.

Motivating students -
Some students are genuinely interested in the curriculum, but many are required to take it as "core".

Encouraging student participation - Large class sizes limit the ability to have students actively participate.

Engaging shy students -
Nobody wants to "look stupid" or ask "dumb questions" in front of their peers. Many will just wait and hope the instructor tells them the answer.

Assessing student's knowledge -
Determining if the students are "getting it" well before the first test to reduce "drops".

Maximizing class time usage -
Am I going too fast or too slow? Are they prepared? Should I spend more time on this?