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Using the Interwrite Personal Response System PRS in the Classroom

Part 1 In this session, we will explore?. Learn PRS uses, limitations, benefitsCreate class, lesson and sessionRespond to questionsAdminister the surveyReview the results, reports and export data. Part 2 In this session, we will explore. PowerPoint sample questionsCreate questions in PowerPo

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Using the Interwrite Personal Response System PRS in the Classroom

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    1. Using the Interwrite Personal Response System (PRS) in the Classroom Lisa Marlatt Sonja Sprague LISD CEMaT

    2. Part 1 In this session, we will explore… Learn PRS uses, limitations, benefits Create class, lesson and session Respond to questions Administer the survey Review the results, reports and export data

    3. Part 2 In this session, we will explore PowerPoint sample questions Create questions in PowerPoint Learn how to create class, lesson & session File formats and technical information See other features

    4. Question types supported Multiple Choice Alpha (Single or Multiple Correct) Multiple Choice Numeric (Single or Multiple Correct) Answer Series Alpha Answer Series Numeric Numeric (up to 11 characters + “-” sign for negative) Short Answer (up to 11 characters + “-” sign for negative) True/False Survey

    5. Survey tips Clear, easy to understand questions One thought per question Start with quick easy questions End with open ended responses Start with general, end with specific Consistent flow, present to past or present to future Questions without bias or leading participants response

    6. Limitations of the PRS Limited to knowledge mastery Not enough think time for some students Requires fine motor skills Requires initial software installation and knowledge

    7. Benefits of the PRS Assess prior knowledge, formative assessment Check for understanding, summative assessment Start a discussion Create questions in PRS, PPT, or import from some textbooks Engaging and interactive Compile data quickly for sharing results Data in electronic format

    8. Getting started in PRS software Close all applications on computer Install PRS software and radio frequency (RF) receiver Connect and setup your class Create lesson questions Administer the session

    9. Install receiver Plug receiver in USB port It will take a moment to self-install Hint: always use same port Questions can be created without the receiver in USB port

    10. The first time you use…

    11. Creating a new class

    12. Creating a new lesson or editing an existing one Click on new lesson to create Go to the Lessons tab If lessons are not shown, click on the Lessons icon to expand available lessons Select the lesson you wish to use or edit

    13. Editing lesson options

    14. Lesson questions created in PRS

    15. Select Question Properties

    16. To do a test session… Complete all questions, hit add to save last question, then close Shut the PRS software Insert the receiver in computer USB Open the PRS software to start a survey

    17. Start a new session, step 1

    18. Start a new session, step 2 Click on the “New Session” button. This will pull up a new session window where you can modify the name of the session and any defaults. Click on PRS Lesson and the lesson name that you want to choose for this session. Click OK, and then your first question will appear.

    19. Manually connect the transmitters…

    20. Useful tips If it goes to sleep, hit enter (do not shut off) Wait until the question is started (“Wait for Q” will appear if you’ve responded too early

    21. For students to connect

    22. Short answer questions

    23. Options with numerical

    24. Administering the session

    25. The results can be displayed after each question or at session conclusion

    26. After the session

    27. Data export

    29. Import lesson, step 1

    30. Import lesson, step 2

    31. Part 2 In this session, we will explore PowerPoint sample questions Create questions in PowerPoint Learn how to create class, lesson and session File formats and technical information See other features

    32. Sample questions

    33. You receive an email telling you than you won a prize. You go to the website and enter your name and email to be eligible. What is the most likely consequence? You win a round trip ticket for four Your credit card is charged You receive junk mail delivered at home You receive a lot of spam email

    34. Voice over IP is a tool to ______? Instant Message someone Talk to someone Email someone Text message someone

    35. If you are trying to find all of the books in the library by an author, you will click on Author, and enter the author’s name. True False

    36. The file extension for a Word document is ._____

    37. Add new question Edit Delete

    38. Select Question Properties

    39. Ready for a test run… After all questions are created, do a test session Close the PPT and the PRS software Insert the receiver to computer USB port

    41. Start a new session, step 1

    42. Start a new session, step 2 Click on the “New Session” button. This will pull up a new session window where you can modify the name of the session and any defaults. Click OK, and then your first question will appear.

    43. Administering the session

    44. Manually connect the transmitters…

    45. For students to connect

    46. Additional Information PRS file formats PRS files are saved in a PRS folder in My Documents. Most PRS files are .csv files and can be edited in Excel. The lesson files are .xml files. Reports can either be saved as .PDF, or as .rtf (text file).

    47. Technical info Each receiver can receive signals from 2000 transmitters Receivers use a USB Connection Range of 150’ Radio Frequency (RF) vs Infrared (IR) Runs on 3AAA rechargeable batteries

    49. Roster generation

    50. Adding names to your roster

    51. Gradebook The Gradebook function allows you to add marked sessions to a grade book. Grade book files save as a .csv file and can also be viewed in Excel. Export gradebook to Data Desk, GradeQuick. Bb, WebCT, WebAssign, XML You can also add non-PRS grades to the gradebook

    52. Types of gradebook reports Grades by Session: This report gives the class average per session and each student’s mark for each session. Grades by Student ID: This report lists each student by their student ID and has their cumulative average as well as a breakdown of their grade by session. Grades by Student Name: This report lists each student by their name and has their cumulative average as well as a breakdown of their grade by session. *Also available in individual page format.

    53. Contact for more information: Lisa Marlatt 517.265.1693 lisa.marlatt@lisd.us Sonja Sprague 517.265.1692 sonja.sprague@lisd.us Interwrite PRS Video Tutorials and Upgrades http://www.interwritelearning.com/support/videotutorialsPRSRF.html Interwrite PRS Remote Overview http://www.interwritelearning.com/support/tutorials/rfoverview.html Some slides adapted from Anne Cox InterWrite PRS v.4.1

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