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Using “Clickers” in FISC Classes

Using “Clickers” in FISC Classes. FISC Instructor Meeting October 17, 2011. How to create Slideshows. Open any PowerPoint using TurningPoint. You can then add question slides that will allow you to get responses from the students clickers. Types of Slides. You have many options.

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Using “Clickers” in FISC Classes

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  1. Using “Clickers” in FISC Classes FISC Instructor Meeting October 17, 2011

  2. How to create Slideshows Open any PowerPoint using TurningPoint You can then add question slides that will allow you to get responses from the students clickers.

  3. Types of Slides You have many options. True/False Yes/No/Abstain Generic 2-9 Answer You will see examples of all these later

  4. Types Continued….

  5. Add-ons You can add objects into your slides using TurningPoint • Answer now Object • Countdown • Correct Answer Indicator To name a few

  6. Common Uses Determine class background info Allow students to share info/practices Determine what the students already know Determine if they actually learned anything Asses teaching practices Simple, fast, anonymous, interactive

  7. Please make your selection... • Grew up in Wisconsin on a farm • Grew up in WI but NOT on a farm • From outside of WI, but from a farm • From outside of WI, and NOT from a farm

  8. When was the FISC Program Founded? • 1857 • 1885 • 1925 • 1988 10 Countdown

  9. Ready for the Test • Yes • No • Abstain

  10. What insect is this? • Alfalfa weevil • Potato leafhopper • Pea aphid • Alfalfa blotch leafminer • Spittlebug • Alfalfa cutworm

  11. Happy Cows come from California? • True • False 10 Answer Now Countdown

  12. How to use • Basics • Download Software • “TurningPoint” • May need autorhization from tech admin • Embed questions into PowerPoints • User Manual available at: • http://www.turningtechnologies.com/ • Storage • Keep receivers in Static Shield Bag when not in use to prevent static damage.

  13. How to use • Students • FISC will distribute “Clickers” to students • Students will need to “login” to your receiver • You can choose a channel number for your receiver that the students can remember. (Shown on next slide) • Important!!!! After students have logged in they should not press go again. Doing so will freeze their clicker.

  14. How to use Go to tools and click settings Under Response Card Channels You will be able to choose a channel form the drop down menu Once you have your channel set, keep it for the Term of your class Students will need to Click the “Login” or “Go” button and then press your channel number to connect each class period Then you are ready to go Click on Response Device to open up those settings

  15. Are you comfortable using Clickers in the Classroom? • Yes – I already do. • Yes – Seems simple if I use the user manual. • Maybe – If I get in person help from FISC. • No – My class doesn’t use PowerPoints. • No - Technology scares me. Answer Now

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