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CLICKERS – eINSTRUCTION CPS Gen2 and Gen3 "Pulse" RF
News
Update August 15, 2011: CPS SOFTWARE UPDATES
NEW CPS SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS AND MAC USERS
eInstruction has released new versions of the CPS and CPS for PPT software for both Windows and Mac users. The PC product is version 6.71, the Mac version is 3.1. Faculty can download these versions at http://www.einstruction.com/support/downloads.
While these new updates address some previous operational issues and provide some enhanced features, we recommend that you carefully review the release notes before installing any software. At this point we have confirmed two situations that may have a potential impact on CPS users depending upon the configuration of the computer you are using.
Windows users: If using the CPS PPT for Windows v.6.71 with Microsoft Office 2010, the Office install must be a 32 bit version. Currently Sac State only distributes the 32 bit version.
Mac users: CPS PPT for Mac v 3.1 still only supports Microsoft PowerPoint 2004. It will not support later versions of Powerpoint. The newest Mac OS (10.7 – Lion) does not support Powerpoint 2004, and as a result, the latest CPS PPT for Mac v 3.1 will not work on machines running Lion. ATCS recommends that Mac users do not utilize the CPS PPT for Mac v 3.1 until these issues can be resolved. eInstruction is providing no timeline for the resolution of the problem at this point.
Technical support for installing and utilizing CPS clickers and software can be accessed via the eInstruction website: http://www.einstruction.com/support/technical-support
CPS™ / CPS™ PPT System Requirements
Windows
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
- Intel Core2 Duo processor 2GHz equivalent or higher
- 2 GB RAM
- 1 GB hard disk space for installation
- CD-ROM Drive for installation
- Video Card and display capable of XVGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution with minimum of 24-bit color
Mac
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 1.66 GHz
- 32-bit Kernel and Extensions
- 2 GB RAM
- 1 GB hard disk space for installation
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution video
- One available USB Port
- PowerPoint 2004
**Please reference appendix for Microsoft Office 2010/2011 and Mac OS 10.7 compatibility .
About
“Clicker” is the generic slang for Interactive or Individual Student Response System. These systems allow polling, attendance taking, instant student feedback, small group work, self paced testing, quizzing/testing and many more interactive pedagogical applications. Custom software allows for the instant text and/or graphic display of results, data parsing, report generation and automated grade book entry for instructors.
In 2007, the eInstruction CPS Gen 2 was recommended for adoption as the “standard” Sac State clicker*. This recommendation was the result of a comprehensive review of the four leading clicker systems prevalent in higher education. The systems were evaluated on functionality, features, cost (to the student, the instructor and the Institution) and compliance with ATI standards.
*As of the Fall 2010 semester the CPS Gen2 clicker has been replaced by the eInstruction CPE Gen3/Pulse clicker. Existing Gen2 clickers can still be used. There is no need for existing clicker owners to purchase a new clicker at this time.
Why Use Clickers?
- Engage students by providing active learning experiences.
- Conduct just in time testing of material comprehension.
- Obtain feedback and stimulate discussion through anonymous polling.
- Utilize quiz and testing options to streamline grading functions
- Provide individual student study guides online.
- Generate reports and analyses of student learning and progress.
Getting Started
- Read the Clicker FAQ’s
- To obtain a free Professor Start Up Kit, please submit a request form.
- Add eInstruction Gen3/Pulse clickers to your textbook adoption request to the Bookstore
- Visit the Sac State Clicker Start Up Guide
Handouts
Resources
- www.eInstruction.com provides a gateway of support via phone, email, web chat, tutorials and handouts
- The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and ATCS sponsor a Clicker User Group. This group maintains an email distribution list and meets at least once a semester to share ideas, challenges and solutions for clicker users. Contact ctl@csus.edu if you would like to be added to the user group list.
Tutorials
eInstruction offers a comprehensive set of video based tutorials for higher education faculty. Each video tutorial also has a downloadable “Quick Start Guide”. These tutorials can be found at eInstruction's training videos website.
Last updated: August 29, 2011
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