Flashcards are one of the most effective ways for motivated learners to study and
retain factual knowledge.
On top of improving students» ability to
retain factual knowledge, clickers have been shown to boost attendance, class participation, and enjoyment of class material.
If you're using personal response systems, or clickers, a new study provides a note of caution: While they seem to boost students» ability to
retain factual knowledge, that may come at the cost of deeper conceptual understanding.