Determining the Attitudes of Students toward the Use of a Classroom Response in Hospitality Courses

Abstract

A Classroom Response System (CRS) is a communication device instructors can use to promote active learning. CRS have been shown to have other benefits including better attendance, increased peer instruction, higher test scores, better grades, and the ability to use contingent teaching methods. Contingent teaching methods allow instructors to gain real-time understanding of what students know and comprehend and make adjustments to lesson plans as needed. This study investigated hospitality students' attitudes regarding CRS technology. The study was conducted over a three-semester period and surveyed hospitality students (n=117) in an introductory foods course in which a CRS was used. Students indicated CRS helped them understand concepts, engage in discussion, and motivated them to attend.