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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
00126B
00126B
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:
0%
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!!!