Conquering the Clicker
Web Resources:
http://www.csuchico.edu/classrms
Registering 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/
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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
Enter the Device ID into the first field
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Note:The Device ID only contains the letters A-F and the numbers 0-9 - there
is no letter ‘O’
Confirm the Device ID
Enter the Device ID again into the
confirmation field and press Submit
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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
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!
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Keypad 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.
Powering Up
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When the strip is
removed, the keypad
will momentarily
show this display
(This will also happen
when the batteries
are replaced)
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
Changing the Batteries
The keypad takes two
AAA batteries
You’ll need a small
Phillips head
screwdriver to open the
battery compartment
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.
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Troubleshooting
If the screen remains
blank after pressing any
key, open the back of the
case and remove the
batteries.
Troubleshooting
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Put the same
batteries back in and
see if you get the
startup screen as
shown.
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
TurningPoint(R)
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 oneyear warranty.
Changing Channels
Default Menu Screen
Battery Status
Current Channel
(each classroom may have a
different channel)
Press YES to scroll
down through Menu
(two AAA batteries in back)
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Send User Data
Presentation
Test/Homework
Change Channel
Press NO to scroll up
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.
Channel 50
If you use the keypad in more than one
class, you may need to change the
channel at the beginning of each class.
Channel Assignment
Look for the Channel Number for each room.
50
Changing Channels
Press MENU button
until you see the main
screen
Change channel menu
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Use the down arrow
key (Yes) to select the
Change Channel
Menu item.
Press the Enter
key to change
the channel
Send User Data
Presentation
Test/Homework
Change Channel
Changing Cha0nnel
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Change Channel
You will momentarily
see the change
channel screen
Enter New Channel #
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You can then use the
keypad to enter a new
channel number.
Press Enter to change
to the new channel
(Valid channel
numbers are from 174)
Current Channel
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New Channel #?
50
Receiver Found
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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.
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Answering Questions
Polling
The 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
Ready to Answer?
The easiest way to
prepare the keypad to
answer questions is to
press the Menu button
twice
This puts you in
Presentation Mode and
reports the Channel
number.
Multiple Choice
This is the easiest
answer All you have to do is press
the key corresponding to
the answer. That’s it!
The check mark
indicates the answer
was received properly.
Let’s try it!
What is your class standing?
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Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
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!
Where are you from?
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Southern California
Central Valley
Bay Area
North State
Out of the state
Out of the country
Response Grid:
What grade are you expecting...
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I don’t really care...
Anything that’s passing (C- or better)
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What is a googol?
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A new internet search engine
A very large number
A character in a Harry Potter novel
Sushi
Something a baby says
Response Grid:
Numeric Responses
This is not a multiple choice question, it is asking for a
numeric response. (The correct answer is 6)
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.
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.
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123
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Your Answer:
M
EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUX
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14 left
Numeric Responses
CH#41
Since this question is
asking for a numeric
answer, we can toggle
between text input and
numeric input by pressing
the Ans Mode button.
123
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Your Answer:
M
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Numeric Responses
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123
Your Answer:
In numeric input mode, the
status shows only 123 and
the alphabet bar
disappears.
In numeric input mode, you
can use the keypad to
enter up to 14 characters,
including the +/- sign and
the decimal point.
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Numeric Responses
For example, the
correct answer to our
question is 6.
We simply press 6 on the
keyboard and the display
is updated.
Sending the Response
Unlike multiple
choice, the answer is
not automatically
sent to the receiver.
You MUST press Enter to
send your answer.
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123
Your Answer:
6<
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Confirming the
Response
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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!
123
Your Answer:
6
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Numeric Response
How many units are you taking this semester?
Thanks - good luck!!!