eInstruction RFREM PRS-RF Remote User Manual PRS RF Clicker Users Guide B

eInstruction Corporation PRS-RF Remote PRS RF Clicker Users Guide B

$1InterWrite PRSRF ClickerUser’s GuidePowerSwitchEnter/SendScroll UpScroll Down Cycle/BackspaceMenu KeyDecimal PointTrue/FalseResponse KeysMinus Sign2-LineLCDDisplayNumeric KeypadMultiple ChoiceOption KeysNavigation KeysInput KeysClicker Key Quick ReferenceFUNCTIONNumeric Keypad Enter numeric Responses and Response Choices for numbered Multiple Choice QuestionsEnter numeric values, i.e., Student ID and Question numbersDecimal Point Enter a decimal point in a numeric ResponsePress twice to enter a forward slash (/) for fractionsMinus Sign Enter to indicate a negative numberMultiple Choice/Alpha Character KeysEnter your Response Choice(s) to a Multiple Choice QuestionSwitch to Alpha ModeTrue/False Response KeysEnter Response to True/False QuestionsSwitch to Alpha ModeConfidence LevelIndicators = Low Confidence and = High ConfidenceEnter a Confidence Level after a single-choice Multiple Choice Response, or after a True/False ResponseFUNCTIONScroll UpScroll DownScroll Up and Scroll Down in Setup Menu (watch for the symbol on the LCD)Scroll through the alphabet when in Alpha ModeEnter/SendCycle/Backspace Cycle through setting options when is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD display, or go up a menu level when is in the upper left cornerMenu Key Display Setup MenuStop AutoscanWhen you see this symbol on the LCD display, press the key to display an input field, or a submenu.When this symbol appears in the upper left corner of the LCD screen, press the key to go up a level in theSetup Menu. When the symbol appears on the second line of the LCD display in the right corner, it means youcan click on the key to cycle through the possible settings for the Setup Menu option.This symbol indicates you can press the or key to scroll up or down through the Setup Menu options.Save input values, e.g., Student IDSend ResponsesBackspace to clear a character in an input fieldNAVIGATION KEYSLCD DISPLAY SYMBOLSINPUT KEYS$

2TABLE OF CONTENTSPRS OVERVIEWYour PRS RF Clicker is part of the InterWrite PRSstudent response system. You use this RF Clicker inyour classes to respond electronically to questions.In the typical classroom scenario, you login to, orjoin, a Class and send Responses.During the join process, your Student ID, yourunique identifier, is transmitted to the PRS softwarevia the RF Receiver. Each time you send aResponse to a Question, your Student ID isattached to your Response, ensuring each answeryou send is attributed to you. Your Responses arerecorded electronically, and can be scored andstored in an electronic Gradebook.Joining a ClassMost of the time you will be using your PRS Clickerto respond to Questions in the classroom. When youturn on your Clicker, it automatically begins scanningfor PRS Classes. Each Receiver is broadcasting forits specific Class. When the Autoscan is completed,press or to scroll the list of Classes. When youhave found your Class, press to join it.Quick JumpThe Quick Jump feature allows you to bypass theAutoscan process, which in a large PRS facility cantake a long time. The instructor will display theQuick Jump Number on the board, along with thename of the Class you are to join.Press the Quick Jump Number, press or to scroll to your Class, and press to join it.First Time Users: You must enter yourStudent ID before you can use your PRSClicker to transmit Responses.1Press to stop Autoscan.2Press to display the Setup Menu.3Scroll or to display the ID: menuoption and press to select this option.4Input your Student ID. Press tobackspace. If your Student ID containsalpha characters, refer to the instructionson the right for entering alpha characters.5Press to save your Student ID.Entering Alpha Characters:1Press one of the letter keys( ) to switch to AlphaMode and display the selected alphacharacter on the LCD screen.2Use the keys to scroll to the letteryou want to input.For each letter you want to input, you mustpress a letter key to go into Alpha Mode.First Time Users: Enter the Student ID 2Entering Alpha Characters 2PRS OVERVIEW 2Joining a Class 2Quick Jump 2BASIC OPERATION 2QUESTION TYPES 3Responding to Questions 3SELF PACED MODE 3Responding to Questions 3PanelSETUP MENU 3New Class Scan 3Enter Student ID 3Sleep Mode 3AutoOff Mode 3Diagnostics 4Language 4Homework Mode 4REPLACING THE BATTERIES 5Specifications and Regulatory Statements 6Limited Warranty 6PanelBASIC OPERATION1Slide the Power Switch up to turn the RF Clicker on.After the initial screen displays, where you will be reminded when it’s time toreplace your batteries, your Clicker will begin Autoscanning for a Class to join.2a Press the Quick Jump number, displayed in angle brackets (< >) on theStatus Bar of the projected PRS screen, to quickly find your Class. Scroll or , if necessary, to your Class and press to join,OR2b When Autoscanning has completed, scroll or , if necessary, to yourClass and press to join.You are now ready to participate in a PRS Session.3Use the key to clear the ANS: field and prepare for the next Question.

$3QUESTION TYPESThe Questions you will be asked during a typicalPRS Session will be projected at the front of theclassroom. Your instructor can choose fromamong five types of Questions— MultipleChoice, True/False, Numeric, Series, and ShortAnswer.•Multiple Choice Questions displays a list ofnumbered or lettered Response options.You will choose one or more of theseoptions, as instructed.•True/False Questions use only the and keys for your Responses.•Numeric Questions expect numericResponses of up to 11 numeric charactersthat can include the Decimal Point and theMinus Sign .• Series Questions require you to put the ResponseChoices in some sort of order.•Short Answer Questions allow a Response of up to11 alphanumeric characters. If the Short Answer isa fraction or a date, press the Decimal Point twice to display the slash (/).Responding to Questions:The process for responding to a Question is the same,regardless of the Question Type:• Press the key(s) that represent your Response,press to send it, watch for the Receivedmessage, then press the key to clear the fieldand prepare for the next Question.SELF PACED MODEYour instructor has the option of presenting aPRS Lesson in one of two ways during a PRSSession. The most commonly used methodinvolves projecting each Question in the Lessonfor a specific length of time, during which eachstudent transmits a Response and receives areceipt confirmation message. After a Questionhas been answered, a chart showing thedistribution of Responses and, if the instructorchooses, the correct Response. The next timedQuestion is then displayed.Self Paced Mode represents a different way ofpresenting a PRS Lesson. The Session itself istimed and students can respond to theQuestions at their own pace and in any orderthey want within the time frame of the SelfResponding to Questions1When the TST: field appears, enter the Test Number,if indicated. Press .2Use the scroll keys to navigate from oneResponse field to another.3Enter your Response and press to send it.Paced Session. The instructor has the option ofdistributing hard copies of all the Questions in theLesson, or projecting all them at the front of the room.When you join a Class running a Self Paced Session,the first thing you will be prompted to do is enter a TestNumber. Then you can begin answering the Questions.You can scroll through the Response fields and answerthe Questions in any order you choose. The second lineon your LCD screen will display messages regarding thestatus of the current Response field.SETUP MENUSetup Menu options include:• New Class Scan•ID• Sleep Mode• AutoOff Mode• Diagnostics• Language• Homework ModePress the key to display the Setup Menu.Note the navigation cues on the SetupMenu. You can find a description of eachsymbol in the Clicker Key Quick Reference onthe first panel.New Class ScanSelect this Setup Menu option when you want to scanfor a new Class and join it.1Press to begin Autoscan for a new Class.2Press the Quick Jump number, or wait untilAutoscan has finished. Scroll to the Class youwant to join and press .You are now ready to participate in a PRS Session.Enter Student ID1Press the key to display the Setup Menu.2Scroll to ID: and press .3Enter your Student ID. Use the Numeric Keypad toenter numbers and the Letter Keys to enter alphacharactersas described on panel 2.4Press to save your Student ID and return to themain Setup Menu.Sleep ModeBoth Sleep Mode and AutoOff Mode aredesigned to extend battery life. Sleep Modedescribes the amount of time, measured inminutes, your Clicker must be inactive (no keyspressed) before it goes to sleep to conservebattery power. Press any key to wake up yourClicker and return it to full power.1Press the key to cycle through the SleepMode options.2When your choice for the Sleep Modesetting is displayed, press the or keyto view the next Setup Menu option.AutoOff ModeAutoOff describes the length of time, measured inminutes, your Clicker will remain powered on. When thetime you have selected elapses, your Clicker willautomatically power down to conserve battery life.1Press the key to cycle through the AutoOff Modeoptions.2Press the or key to view the next Setup Menuoption.To cycle your Clicker to full power, press , or togglethe Power Switch off and on.HINT: Set the AutoOff time to a value greater than yourlongest class, so your Clicker won’t power down beforethe class is over.$

eInstruction RFREM PRS-RF Remote User Manual PRS RF Clicker Users Guide B

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