welcome to qwizdom ® srs basics

Welcome to Qwizdom® SRS Basics

Peter MayEdgeworth Elementary

Please take the remote with the number beside your name:

Turn on the RemoteHold the MENU

button for a couple seconds

Does yours say QWIZDOM?

If not, RAISE your hand to be assisted

Responding with the RemotePush the

buttons to enter your answer

To submit your answer push the double arrow button

You will see a check mark or x

Pre-Session Survey

What does the acronym SRS mean? (choose one)A – Student Response SystemB – Subscription Radio ServiceC – Student Really SmellsD – Student Related Studies

What does the acronym SRS mean?A – Student Response System

You can use this system in ANY subject or content area. TRUE or FALSE? (T/Yes or F/No)

You can use this system in ANY subject or content area. TRUE or FALSE? (T/Yes or F/No)

TRUE

Who actively participates every time the SRS is used? (choose one)

A – Teachers onlyB – Students onlyC – Teachers and Students

Who actively participates every time the SRS is used? (choose one)

C – Teachers and Students

What is another common name for SRS remotes? (choose one)A – Thing-a-ma-jigsB – ClickersC – Paper weightsD – Distractions

What is another common name for SRS remotes? (choose one)

B – Clickers

What are the benefits for TEACHERS of integrating an SRS? (choose all that apply)A – motivated studentsB – instant feedbackC – more work for youD – opportunities for formative and summative

assessment

What are the benefits for TEACHERS of integrating an SRS? (choose all that apply)A – motivated studentsB – instant feedback

D – opportunities for formative and summative assessment

How many students can participate at one time with the system? (numerical answer)

________

How many students can participate at one time with the system? (numerical answer)

____30____

Initial ThoughtsConsider your experience from student and teacher

perspectives:

General observationsFeatures Pros and Cons

(break 2-5 minutes for small group discussion)

CreatePick a scribe and a speakerCreate a visual that represents your small group’s

conversationWebPosterT-chart

REMEMBER: you should represent your thoughts from a student and teacher’s perspective.

(pass out chart markers and paper, break 10 minutes for groups to create visuals)

Share and DiscussEach group tapes their visual on LGI room wallSpeaker explains visual

(approximately 10-15 minutes total)

What are the common themes?Some possibilities could include:

Time/Too much workExcitementMotivationFeedbackParticipationCost/availability Interaction

What is a Student Response System

Technology - Hardware or Software systemsUsers – Teachers, Students, ParentsComponents – Teacher Remote and Hub, Projector,

Participant RemotesActivity –

1. Teacher presents information, question, or survey 2. All students respond using remote control 3. Teacher receives instant feedback from all participants

Common Goal - to make traditional classroom activities more engaging and interactive through the use of technology

Benefits of an SRS (Qwizdom®)Combines response system interactivity, customized

presentations, formative and summative assessments, and reporting

Engages all and maximizes participation - Inspires, motivates, and empowers

Easy to learnInstant feedbackAllows students to discreetly ask for assistanceInteractive learning games

Creating a Basic SRS Activity

Use Qwizdom’s Interact Presentation SoftwareUse Microsoft PowerPoint

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Qwizdom® Interact

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Qwizdom® Interact

Beneficial for:•Presenting lessons, information, or examples•Students do not have an option to respond with their remotes

Most Common Slide Types – Information

Beneficial for:•Posing a question with one correct answer•Students must respond with their remotes

Most Common Slide Types – True or False & Yes or No

Beneficial for:•Posing a question with one correct answer•Students must respond with their remotes

Most Common Slide Types – Multiple Choice

Beneficial for:•Posing a question with one or more correct answers•Math computation questions•Students must respond with their remotes

Most Common Slide Types – Numeric Response

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