conquering the clicker

Conquering the ClickerConquering the Clicker

Web Resources: http://www.csuchico.edu/classrms

Registering in WebCT VistaRegistering in WebCT Vista

Before Using the Keypad in Class

Before you use your keypad in class, you must register it with Blackboard Vista (if instructed

to do so by your professor).

This will ensure that you receive credit for your answers and

attendance. You only need to do this once each semester.

If for some reason, you replace your keypad, you should re-

register the new keypad and let your instructor know.

Accessing WebCT Vista

Complete instructions are at http://www.csuchico.edu/tlp/vista/student_support/

• Log into the portal (http://portal.csuchico.edu) and find your course in My Courses. Click on the selected course.

• After you click on the link from Vista, it’s a good idea to bookmark that page so you do not have to continue going from WebCT to Vista.

• NOTE:  You have to be enrolled in your course before you have access to Vista. If you just added the course it could take up to 24 hours to gain access to Vista. 

• Get help from student computing at: http://www.csuchico.edu/stcp/about/gethelp.shtml

Register the Keypad

Once you have logged into the course, find the keypad registration icon and click on it.

Not yet Registered

The keypad registration page should indicate that your keypad is not yet registered.

Keypad Device ID

Your Keypad has a unique identification, look for your 6 digit

“Device ID” on the back, just below the bar code.

The Device ID is a combination of the numbers 0-9 and/or the letters

A-F (no letter “O”)

Enter Device ID

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Enter the Device ID into the first field

Note:The Device ID only contains the letters A-F and the numbers 0-9 - there is no letter ‘O’

Confirm the Device ID

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Enter the Device ID again into the confirmation field and press

Submit

Successful Registration

Successful registration is indicated by the proper device ID at the bottom of the page.

Click Return to WebCT to finish up.

Changing the Registration

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You may change the Device ID at any time by following the same procedure. Just make sure to let your professor know that you have

changed the registration!

Keypad MaintenanceKeypad Maintenance

Activating the Keypad

The battery is deactivated when

the unit is shipped.

Turn the keypad over to activate the

battery.

Activating the Keypad

A clear plastic strip sticks out of the

battery compartment.

Simply pull this strip out to activate the

keypad.

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TurningPoint(R)When the strip is

removed, the keypad will

momentarily show this display

TurningPoint(R)TurningPoint(R) TurningPoint(R)

Powering Up

(This will also happen when the

batteries are replaced)

Changing the Batteries

You’ll need a small Phillips head

screwdriver to open the battery

compartment

The keypad takes two AAA batteries

Changing the Batteries

The batteries are a tight fit, you may

need to use a small screwdriver to

gently loosen the bottom one.

Make a note of how the batteries are

positioned.

Positioning the Batteries

Once the batteries are out, it may be difficult to see the orientation. This

might help.+-

+ -

Troubleshooting

If the screen remains blank after pressing any key, open the back of

the case and remove the batteries.

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TurningPoint(R)Put the same

batteries back in and see if you get the startup

screen as shown.

TurningPoint(R)TurningPoint(R) TurningPoint(R)

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If resetting the batteries does not fix the problem, then replace the

batteries with a new set of AAA batteries.

(Do not replace just one of the batteries, replace both at the

same time)

When all else fails!

If replacing the batteries still

doesn’t solve the problem, return the keypad to the point

of purchase.

If you bought the keypad from the

bookstore, be sure to have your

original receipt handy. The keypad

has a one-year warranty.

Changing ChannelsChanging Channels

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Send User DataCurrent Channel(each classroom may

have a different channel)

Battery Status(two AAA batteries in

back)

PresentationTest/HomeworkChange Channel

Press YES to scroll down

through Menu

Press NO to scroll up

Default Menu Screen

Note: the screen goes blank very quickly. This is

normal. Press any key to activate it

again.

Receivers

The keypads in each classroom communicate with a receiver

that is set to a specific channel.

If you use the keypad in more than one class, you may need to

change the channel at the beginning of each class.

Channel 50

Channel Assignment

Look for the Channel Number for each room.

50

Press MENU buttonuntil you see the

main screen

Changing Channels

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Send User DataPresentation

Test/HomeworkChange ChannelUse the down

arrow key (Yes) to select the

Change Channel Menu item.

Change channel menu

Press the Enter key to change the

channel

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You will momentarily see

the change channel screen

Change Channel

Changing Cha0nnel

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Current ChannelYou can then use

the keypad to enter a new

channel number.

41New Channel #?

Press Enter to change to the new channel

50

(Valid channel numbers are from 1-74)

Enter New Channel #

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Channel Changed

If the channel is correct, the keypad will

report that the channel has been changed and the

receiver was found.

✓ Receiver found.

Receiver Found

Answering QuestionsAnswering Questions

PollingThe host computer must be able to receive your responses, but can only do so when the polling is

open.A status bar at the top of each slide shows when

polling is open and the computer is ready to receive your answers

Polling Open/Closed.

In this case, the red Polling Closed indicates that the computer is not ready to receive your

answers

When the instructor is ready, Polling will be opened and is indicated by the green Polling

Open status

With Polling Open, you can submit your answers with your Keypad

The easiest way to prepare the keypad to answer questions is to press the Menu

button twice

Ready to Answer?

This puts you in Presentation Mode

and reports the Channel number.

Multiple Choice

All you have to do is press the key

corresponding to the answer. That’s it!

This is the easiest answer -

The check mark indicates the answer was

received properly.

Let’s try it!

What is your class standing?What is your class standing?

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0% 1. Freshman

2. Sophomore

3. Junior

4. Senior

5. Graduate Student

6. Just taking the course for fun (NOT!)

1. Freshman

2. Sophomore

3. Junior

4. Senior

5. Graduate Student

6. Just taking the course for fun (NOT!)

Note: If you enter a response that’s beyond the range of the answers (>6), if will look like your answer was received, but you

won’t get credit for it!

Note: If you enter a response that’s beyond the range of the answers (>6), if will look like your answer was received, but you

won’t get credit for it!

Where are you from?Where are you from?

Response Grid:

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0%

0%

0%

0%

0% 1. Southern California

2. Central Valley

3. Bay Area

4. North State

5. Out of the state

6. Out of the country

1. Southern California

2. Central Valley

3. Bay Area

4. North State

5. Out of the state

6. Out of the country

What grade are you expecting...What grade are you expecting...

0%

0%

0%

0% 1. I don’t really care...

2. Anything that’s passing (C- or better)

3. B

4. A

1. I don’t really care...

2. Anything that’s passing (C- or better)

3. B

4. A

What is a googol?What is a googol?

Response Grid:

0%

0%

0%

0%

0% 1. A new internet search engine

2. A very large number

3. A character in a Harry Potter novel

4. Sushi

5. Something a baby says

1. A new internet search engine

2. A very large number

3. A character in a Harry Potter novel

4. Sushi

5. Something a baby says

Numeric Responses

This is not a multiple choice question, it is asking for a numeric response. (The correct answer is 6)

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Your Answer:

This is the default screen for alpha and numeric input. Note the status indicator

at the top of the display. This

indicates you can enter up to 14

letters and numbers as you did when

entering your name.

EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUX<

14 left

M

Numeric Responses

The keypad will know that this is

not a multiple choice question and will set itself to allow for text

or numeric input.

123 ABC

Since this question is asking for a numeric

answer, we can toggle between text input and numeric

input by pressing the Ans Mode button.

Numeric Responses

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Your Answer:EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUX

14 left

M

123 ABC

<

In numeric input mode, the status

shows only 123 and the alphabet bar

disappears.

Numeric Responses

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Your Answer:

<14 left

123

In numeric input mode, you can use the keypad to enter up to 14 characters, including the +/- sign

and the decimal point.

For example, the correct answer to our question is 6.

Numeric Responses

We simply press 6 on the keyboard and the

display is updated.

Unlike multiple choice, the

answer is not automatically

sent to the receiver.

Sending the Response

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Your Answer:

6<13 left

123

You MUST press Enter to send your answer.

Confirming the Response

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Your Answer:6

123

Once your press Enter, your answer will be displayed on

the keypad.

Again, the check mark indicates the

answer was received properly.

✓

LET’S TRY IT!

How many units are you taking this semester?How many units are you taking this semester?

Numeric ResponseNumeric Response

Thanks - good luck!!!Thanks - good luck!!!