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“Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System”. Dr. Gene Wong and Dr. Allan Smits, Department of Biological Sciences April 10, 2008. Interactive Remotes: Selection Criteria. Qwizdom, eInstruction, SmartRoom, etc. User-friendly software/hardware?
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“Enhanced Student Engagement Using an Interactive Remote Response System” Dr. Gene Wong and Dr. Allan Smits, Department of Biological Sciences April 10, 2008
Interactive Remotes:Selection Criteria • Qwizdom, eInstruction, SmartRoom, etc. • User-friendly software/hardware? • Cross-platform (PC and Mac)? • Reliable, with company support/upgrades • Radio Frequency (RF) vs Infrared (IR) • Sophisticated software for grading, generating reports, interactive capacity • Didn’t require students to enroll online • Easily transferable to multiple courses • Affordability
Qwizdom: The Basics • Separate student and instructor remotes (RF) • Syncs with computer through USB receiver • Two software packages • Interact (stand-alone program) • Actionpoint (plug-in within MS Powerpoint) • Allows for the following activities: • Attendance • Surveys and Quizzes (with up to 8 question types) • Exams (with multiple and simultaneous versions) • Embedded PPT activities/questions/surveys (with on-screen results) • “On the fly” questions (with on-screen results) • Learning Games (Jeopardy, Millionaire, Baseball)
Qwizdom: The Cost • Instructor’s Kit ($500) includes: • 1 Q5 and 2 Q4 remotes (w/ charger) • USB RF receiver • Electric screwdriver • Two software programs • *** Free if your department orders 100+ • Student Remotes ($60) • Expensive, yes, but can be used in multiple courses through multiple years • Set up a student-student notification system for exchange, rather than sell back to Bookstore • Package of Instructor and Student Remotes may be purchased by department and “loaned” to students
Student Remote • The durable Q4 has a large LCD screen which displays information such as answer choices, answer confirmation, battery life, and even instant right/wrong feedback. The remote supports 8 different question types.
Instructor Remote • Navigate between presentation slides, pause and play media, and pose a new question on-the-fly, all with Qwizdom’s Q5RF Teacher Remote. For ongoing discussions, simply press the "pick" button and randomly select a student to verbally join the debate.