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Welcome to Qwizdom ® SRS Basics. Peter May Edgeworth Elementary. Please take the remote with the number beside your name:. Turn on the Remote. Hold the MENU button for a couple seconds Does yours say QWIZDOM? If not, RAISE your hand to be assisted. Responding with the Remote. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Qwizdom® Interact
Qwizdom® Interact
Qwizdom® Interact
Qwizdom® Interact
Qwizdom® Interact
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
Qwizdom® Interact