Arguments for using OPs
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Arguments against using OPs
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1. (example) OPs should be used for all information gathering because they are completely anonymous. Therefore the students will vote honestly. (Granger)
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1. (example) Counter Argument - Sometimes it is important for the T to collect information that is not anonymous. Therefore, OPs are not appropriate for all classroom information gathering.
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2. Counter Argument - unlike traditional paper surveys, OPs make compiling and synthesizing data much easier.
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2. OPs take too much time for the T to get feedback. Because Ts usually need to make quick decisions, an in class show of hands is better. (Weasley)
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3. OPs can be used as a low stress introduction to online participation. (Dumbledorf)
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3. Counter Argument -of course it is a low stress there is no communication
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4. Counter Argument - Students can be warned ahead of time, so they are responsibe for checking polls.
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4. OPs should not be used because some students may accidently miss the survey. This may make students feel like their opinions do not matter. (Potter)
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5. OPs get Ss involved in class decisions, activities, and discussions making the class more student centered. (Granger)
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Don't complain! Just do it!
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6. Counter Argument -yes, indeed!!!
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6. When Ts use online polls, the Ss lose an important opportunity to negotiate meaning and communicate in class. (Potter)
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7. One clear advantage of online polls is that they allow Ss time to think about their responses, and even change their vote! (Dumbledorf)
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7. Counter Argument - But when they think they have time...
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8. Counter Argument - all students can have access by using the computer lab
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8. OPs are only useful if the Ss have access to computers outside of class. (Granger)
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9. Unlike traditional paper surveys, OPs make compiling and synthesizing data much easier. Therefore, using OPs makes it easier for Ts to actually use the data that they collect. (Potter)
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9. Counter Argument -
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