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SRS Guidelines   4/12/05 version 1.0

 

 

Getting Started Checklist for Using the Student Response System

The TurningPoint Student R= esponse System (SRS) is a software/hardware system that works with PowerPoint on a Windows PC only.  SRS allows instructors to poll/survey the class, based upon a question in a PowerPoint slide.  Students respond by us= ing an assigned keypad, which sends a signal to a receiver.   Responses automatically tall= y and results display within 15 seconds as a chart with numbers indicating the responses for each answer.  The results can be automatically stored in an Excel file either by student name= or by keypad number. 

 

SRS only works when a TurningPoin= t authoring version of PowerPoint is used to create the = ppt file and TurningPoint presentation software is installed on a computer used in a classroom that has the keypads and electr= onic signal receivers.   Curre= ntly, only Irvine 194 and = Irvine 199 are configured for this, but= a portable system can be scheduled for remote locations upon request.

 

Help is available from, Faculty Development, Tech Shop= , and Instructional Development.

 

 

  •  “Introduction to TurningPoint”training manual: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/dit/technology/tp/tutorial_tp.pdf

     

    •   Leave one copy with Mark.

     

    • “Best Practices” Regarding the SRS.

      Tips for the Faculty When Authoring = SRS Questions

      •   s= ingle question, fewer than nine distracters, a countdown timer, a fixed resp= onse table, and a vertical results chart.&= nbsp;

       

      •   SRS does consume lecture time.

       

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      • Tips for the Faculty When Presenting= SRS Questions
        •   Be sure to reset afterwards.<= /li>

         

        •   There is a slight delay when a question slide displays.  Wait for the question, the answer, and the table to display.  The next time you click the m= ouse or press the right arrow key, the timer will begin.  If you don’t use a time= r, the slide will not change.  T= here is also a slight delay while the chart computations are being made bef= ore the chart results appear.  Pace yourself.

         

        • Tips for Students<= /h1>
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            •   Note the assigned number on t= he back.

             

            •   (There may be a timer display= ed)

             

            •   Hold the keypad horizontally,= not sideways.

             

            •   Each time you press it, it se= nds out three pulses.

            Wait a second or so after you press your respo= nse and see if your number is displayed in the table at the bottom of the PowerPoint slide and that the number turns a color.  That confirms receipt of your answer.  Please be patient if = the table rotates, it will come back to your number.  If you don’t see confirmation= , press once again.  Do n= ot repeatedly press the keypad button as it may cancel out your signal/answer.=

             

            ·         Because the keypads turn off automatically a= fter 10 minutes, check to see if the green light is on before answering the next question.

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              Keypad Distribution and Management P= lan

              For a Scheduled Regular Session Usin= g the SRS

              All keypads are numbered and placed on a table with the student photo sheets showing an assigned keypad number for each student.  The student picks up the keypad an= d takes it to his/her seat.

              The students return the keypads to the table as they l= eave.

               

              For a Scheduled S & I Session Usi= ng the SRS

              Mark places student name table tents along with keypad number and corresponding keypads at each seat in the lecture hall.   A class list is kept up to d= ate in an excel file for a participants list.&nbs= p; At the end of an S & I Mark gives a copy of the S & I scores file to the panel moderator.  = Mark also sends a copy to Cheri Tarantelli in evaluation.  The scores file and the S & I = PowerPoint on the Irvine computer are deleted.   T= he students are asked to return the keypads and table tents to the table near = the exit as they leave.

               

              For a Scheduled Remote Session Using= the SRS

              Faculty member picks up the carrying case with equipme= nt from Mark Loudin, 194 Irvine.  Carrying case includes 25 keypads, one receiver, cables, printed instructions, extra disc, etc..&nbs= p; This assumes that the presentation software has already been install= ed on a portable computer to be used at the remote location.  (Allen Reed 3-2169)

               

              Management Durin= g Non-use Times

              Secure the keypads in Irvine 194.

              Check for dead batteries and malfunctions routinely

              Submit a best practices and trouble report routinely

               

              TurningPoint Software Update Plan

              As the new updates of the Turning= Point authoring and presentation software are made available,

              the Tech Shop will notify a= ll of the faculty and help them install the updates to their machines as needed.<= /p>

              The Tech shop will maintain a list of presentation mac= hines and keypads as per our license agreement.

              The Tech shop will be the first contact for maintenanc= e and licensing issues.