What is audience response? Simply stated, it is a combination of hardware and software designed to add interactivity to meetings, classrooms or other group interactions. The hardware and software package comprises the “audience response system,” often shortened to just “ARS.”
 

Audience response is a proven method to help increase learning, retain knowledge, build consensus and make decisions. Audience response systems (or 'ARS') facilitate corporate organizations as well as educational institutions. This web site is dedicated to helping you learn more about audience response and the benefits it can offer you.

 

Better Business with Audience Response

If you are part of a business that understands the importance of the voices and opinions of staff and consumers then audience response systems are a worthwhile investment.

ARS: Rent vs. Buy

Whether renting or buying, investing in audience response technology can get a little pricey, especially if you’re planning on outfitting a large group of people.

Teaching with Student Response System Technology

 When used in conjunction with interactive teaching strategies such as peer discussion, Audience Response Systems have been shown in past studies to produce gains in conceptual understanding.

Creating Learner-Centered Classrooms

Research suggests that the exclusive use of lecture in the classroom hinders student learning. The advent of compact electronic wireless audience response systems has allowed for increased student participation in the classroom.

Engage Audiences and Enliven Events

Audience response systems offer a convenient game show interface coupled with powerful data collection capabilities and rich graphical displays. The audience participates with the game show using wireless keypads to key in votes. These responses are automatically tabulated and displayed.

Voice Your Opinion

Electronic voting systems have changed the way conferences, training sessions and lectures work. Rather than the traditional delivery from a presenter to an audience, these scenarios are transformed into an interactive experience.