On this page... (hide)
- 1. Intro
- 2. Per class lecturer Hardware
- 2.1 RF - Hardware
- 2.2 RF Cricket - Hardware
- 2.3 IR - Hardware
- 3. Per Class Lecturer Software
- 3.1 IR - 2.49
- 3.2 Respon - nonPP IR
- 3.3 Respon - PP IR
- 3.4 IW - nonPP - RF or IR
- 3.5 IW - PP RF or IR
- 4. Per Class Student
- 4.1 IR
- 4.2 RF
- 4.3 RF Cricket
- 5. Per Question lecturer
- 5.1 2.49
- 5.2 Respon - nonPP IR
- 5.3 Respon - PP IR
- 5.4 iw - nonPP rf or ir
- 5.5 iw - pp rf or ir
- 6. Per Q Student
- 6.1 IR
- 6.2 RF
- 6.3 RF Cricket
1. Intro
Lets assume all the testing steps ARE done but that none of these fails i.e. everything is working properly.
2. Per class lecturer Hardware
2.1 RF - Hardware
- power to plug
- power to rec
- usb to rec
- usb to comp
2.2 RF Cricket - Hardware
- usb stick to comp
2.3 IR - Hardware
(computer may need serial adaptor)
- serial to computer
- power to serial
- power to plug
- per rec (or per 50 studs)
- data cable to prev in (last one to serial)
- data cable to curr out
- position rec
3. Per Class Lecturer Software
3.1 IR - 2.49
- Start
- wait for software (minimal pause)
- file -> Com -> port check
- submit answer (this is multiple steps)
- click ok
- click start class
- click ok (to accept autoname)
- click ok to accept "end session message"
- per q behaviour
- click end session
3.2 Respon - nonPP IR
- Start
- Wait for software to start
- Check serial port available
- Click Tools->Ask NonPP Q
- Size window
- Window allows options to be set
- time
- Chances
- Choices (including infinite)
- Auto Graph
- per q behaviour
- close window
3.3 Respon - PP IR
- Start powerpoint
- open presentation
- Start respon
- Wait for software to start and link to powerpoint
- Check serial port available
- per q behaviour
3.4 IW - nonPP - RF or IR
- Start
- wait for software to start (there is a definite delay but indication is given that something is happening)
- really only for IR:
- Connection -> Port Check
- submit answer (this is multiple steps)
- click ok
- select class
- click ok
- click session tab (may already be selected)
- click new session
- options screen 1 with:
- name
- known/anonymous (what is this?)
- class
- lesson/no lesson
- autostart question
- display mode
- auto show chart
- auto advance question
- options screen 1 with:
- click ok to accept
- option screen 2 with:
- q type
- timer
- chances
- choices
- points
- half screen
- option screen 2 with:
- click ok to accept
- per q behaviour
- click close session
3.5 IW - PP RF or IR
- start PP
- open pres
- start slideshow
- click ok to confirm use of handsets
- wait for software to start
- if rf rec plugged in:
- select class
- cick ok
- options screen 1 with:
- name
- known/anonymous (what is this?)
- class (will be greyed out if rf)
- lesson/no lesson
- autostart question
- display mode
- auto show chart
- auto advance question
- click ok to accept
4. Per Class Student
4.1 IR
- find handset
- press power button
- check id number?
4.2 RF
- find handset
- slide power switch
- wait for handset to find class (or press channel number)
- press enter to join class
4.3 RF Cricket
- find handset
- press and hold power button till light flashes
- press two digit class code
- wait for confirm
- once joined doesnt seem to power off auto
5. Per Question lecturer
5.1 2.49
- these may be set once and left:
- select chances
- select choices
- select time (±30 per click)
- these may be set once and left:
- click start q - start becomes stop and all buttons but pause and stop are greyed
- (wait or click stop)
- 6 options including close g
- click close g
5.2 Respon - nonPP IR
- options may be set but are available
- time
- chances (including infinite)
- choices
- auto graoh
- options may be set but are available
- Click start
- Start become stop
- (wait or click stop)
- Graph is displayed
- click next
5.3 Respon - PP IR
- options available
- time
- auto graoh
- chances (including infinite)
- navigation available
- next
- prev
- exit
- new (on-the-fly)
- options available
- (click start if autostart not set for question)
- start becomes stop
- (wait or click stop)
- (graph is displayed)
- same navigation available
- next
- prev
- exit
- reask question shown
- if auto graph then automatically
- if not auto then graph button becomes avialable
- possible to make next slide graph requires one extra click of next though can avoid pressing stop in this method
- same navigation available
- click next
5.4 iw - nonPP rf or ir
- these may be set once and left:
- select type
- select chances
- select choices
- select time (±30 per click)
- options avialable:
- close
- start
- q nav buttons
- time ±
- hide/show grid
- menu:
- attendee list
- auto chart
- instructor
- hide timer
- font size +/-
- these may be set once and left:
- click start - pause and stop become avialable; start/chances/choices/type unavailable
- (wait or click stop)
- (chart appears with:
- close chart
- q number and nav (only avail where collected data exists)
- horiz
- vert
- pie
- line (unavail)
- number
- percent
- correct on/off
- info
- conf
- change correct
- display type: bin/top5/all
- (chart appears with:
- click close chart
5.5 iw - pp rf or ir
- these may be set once and left:
- position collector grid
- select time (±30 per click)
- options avialable:
- close
- start
- hide/show grid
- time ±
- menu:
- auto chart
- instructor
- hide timer
- font size +/-
- these may be set once and left:
- click start - pause and stop become avialable; start unavailable
- (wait or click stop)
- (chart appears which may need positioning with:
- close chart
- q number and nav buttons (only avail here data collected)
- horiz
- vert
- pie
- line (unavail)
- number
- percent
- correct on/off
- info
- conf
- change correct
- display type: bin/top5/all
- (chart appears which may need positioning with:
- click close chart
- click end question
6. Per Q Student
6.1 IR
- mentally choose answer
- if power off (though this is 15 mins) press power button
- aim handset
- press button
- look at screen for id
- if not there wait for light to stop flashing then resubmit/relook till it is
6.2 RF
- mentally choose answer
- if power off (likely as it is so short) press any button to wake
- press answer button
- press enter button (notice: this may cause problems if you didnt notice that your handset was off and press your answer option and then enter. In this istuation pressing your answer option actually only wakes the handset and your answer to the previous question is submitted when you press enter.)
- watch for "sending" to become "recieved" and revote if not sent (happens so rarely that its not usually necessary to watch)
6.3 RF Cricket
- mentally choose answer
- remember this is BETA equipment but
- doesnt seem to power off while class is running tested to 30 mins
- doesnt seem to power off if joined then class stopped, receiver removed tested to 15 mins
- unjoined to class powers off quickly <5mins
- press answer button
- wait for confirm (on handset)
