What instructors are saying about the
Random Selector... "When I suggested that we may or may
not use Random Selector in a class of only 10 students, class
feedback was swift and unanimous. My students insisted that we use
the Random Selector and the reason was just as unanimous. 'Because
it's more fun.'" Doug Witt - Marriott School of
Business, Brigham Young University
"RS gives the classroom a feeling of excitement and anticipation as
the students become worked up in chants and cat calls as the
selector spins and slowly comes to a stop."
"It takes me off the hook from
accusations of picking on students."
"It helps me learn names and faces and keeps everyone on their
toes."
What students are saying about the
Random Selector...
“Not only was it fun, but it did give me an extra incentive to be
prepared for class. I didn't want to be called on unprepared.”
“Although looking at the pictures fly by with dread... it was much
more enjoyable than just trying to avoid eye contact with the
professor.”
“The Random Selector made me sweat but it sure helped me prepare
before going to class. I think it is a great idea to have something
like this in class because some people (like me) might have some
comments or would like to share a thought in class but are too
embarrassed to put their hand up. So, I think that the Random
Selector helps students to be prepared and also helps students to
speak up."
Allred,
Chad
R., and Michael Swenson,
(2006) “Using Technology to Increase Student Preparation for
and Participation in Marketing Courses:The Random Selector Model,”
Marketing Education
Review, Vol 16, pp 15-21.
Allred,
Chad
R., and Michael J. Swenson., (April 2005) “Using Technology
to Increase Student Participation in the Marketing
Principles Course: The Random Selector Model,”
Proceedings of the
2005 Marketing Educators Association Conference.