Using “Clickers” in FISC Classes

FISC Instructor Meeting

October 17, 2011

How to create Slideshows

Open any PowerPoint using TurningPoint

You can then add questionslides that will allow you to get responses from the students clickers.

Types of Slides

You have many options.

True/FalseYes/No/AbstainGeneric 2-9 Answer

You will see examples of all these later

Types Continued….

Add-onsYou can add objects into your slides using TurningPoint• Answer now Object• Countdown• Correct Answer IndicatorTo name a few

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

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1. Grew up in Wisconsin on a farm

2. Grew up in WI but NOT on a farm

3. From outside of WI, but from a farm

4. From outside of WI, and NOT from a farm

When was the FISC Program Founded?

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Ready for the Test

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What insect is this?

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1. Alfalfa weevil2. Potato leafhopper 3. Pea aphid 4. Alfalfa blotch leafminer5. Spittlebug6. Alfalfa cutworm

Happy Cows come from California?

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Answer

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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.

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.

How to use

Go to toolsand clicksettings

Click on Response Device to open up those settings

1. Under Response Card Channels You will be able to choose a channel form the drop down menu

2. Once you have your channel set, keep it for the Term of your class

3. Students will need to Click the “Login” or “Go” button and then press your channel number to connect each class period

4. Then you are ready to go

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Are you comfortable using Clickers in the Classroom?

1. Yes – I already do.2. Yes – Seems simple if I

use the user manual. 3. Maybe – If I get in

person help from FISC.

4. No – My class doesn’t use PowerPoints.

5. No - Technology scares me.

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