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Renaissance Learning 2Know Setup Manual

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CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM
SETUP & RESOURCE GUIDE
Free Training & Support ................................................. 3
Receiver Setup and Key Tasks........................................ 6
Important!
Responder Settings and Key Tasks ................................ 9
2Know! Toolbar ............................................................ 16
This booklet contains
AccelTest Key Tasks ..................................................... 23
your 2Know! Toolbar
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................... 29
Installation CD
Warranty ...................................................................... 36
2Know! Toolbar Installation CD .................................... 39

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  • Page 1 Receiver Setup and Key Tasks........6 Important! Responder Settings and Key Tasks ........ 9 2Know! Toolbar ............16 This booklet contains AccelTest Key Tasks ............. 23 your 2Know! Toolbar Frequently Asked Questions ......... 29 Installation CD Warranty ..............36 2Know! Toolbar Installation CD ........39...

  • Page 2: S O F T W A R E - A C C E L T E S T K E Y T A S

    Using 2Know! makes you a visionary on the cutting edge of educational technology, and we would love to see you get the recognition you deserve. No doubt your local newspaper and/or broadcast station would be eager to report on the innovative technology now in use at your school.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responders ....6 Software for the 2Know! Classroom Response System ..... . 7 R e n a i s s a n c e R e c e i v e r S e t u p a n d K e y T a s k s .
  • Page 4 View the Toolbar Version and Other Information ......31 Tips for Using the 2Know! Toolbar in a Classroom ......31 S o f t w a r e —...

  • Page 5: Free Online Training

    Custom Seminars and Regional Seminars are available. • On-Demand Sessions: These sessions cover essential information to help you set up your Renaissance Learning products and get started. They are self-guided tutorials or recorded webinar sessions that are available 24/7. You can view them as often as you like.

  • Page 6: What You Received

    • A Renaissance Receiver™ with a connection cable. • 24 or 32 Renaissance Responders™. • This 2Know! Setup and Resource Guide, including a CD that you can use to install the 2Know! Toolbar software. • Your AccelTest serial number, the AccelTest Software Installation Guide, and an AccelTest installation CD.

  • Page 7: Software For The 2Know! Classroom Response System

    S o f t w a r e f o r t h e 2 K n o w ! C l a s s r o o m R e s p o n s e S y s t e m The 2Know! classroom response system comes with AccelTest™ software and the 2Know! Toolbar. You can also use it with Accelerated Math™ RP and send practice results to MathFacts in a Flash RP.
  • Page 8 This can help you immediately assess whether your students understand the concepts you’ve been discussing. To install the 2Know! Toolbar, see the CD at the back of this guide and the software instructions that start on page 25.

  • Page 9: Renaissance Receiver Setup And Key Tasks

    ENAISSANCE ECEIVER ETUP AND ASKS C o n n e c t i n g t h e R e c e i v e r t o Y o u r C o m p u t e r Connect the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Receiver Connect the flat end of the cable to your computer Setting the Receiver (Netwo r k ) N a m e , C h a n g i n g t h e...
  • Page 10 ServerRenaissance Wireless Server Utility. Utility is installed with • Macintosh: Open the Applications folder, then the Renaissance AccelTest and the 2Know! Wireless Server folder. Double-click Renaissance Wireless Server Toolbar. It is also installed with Utility. NEO Manager if you are using 2.

  • Page 11: Other Receiver Information

    E N A I S S A N C E E C E I V E R E T U P A N D A S K S Other Receiver Information b. Enter the Web address for the Renaissance Place server where you use MathFacts in a Flash.

  • Page 12: U S I N G T H E R E S P O N D E R

    Responder. The main menu includes these items: • Join Session: Select this to connect to a session for the 2Know! Toolbar or AccelTest software. For more information, see the instructions for the software you are using.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Computers With Renaissance Receivers (Joining Sessions)

    ( J o i n i n g S e s s i o n s ) Responders need to connect to Receivers when you do the following: • Choose Join Session as you use the Responders with the 2Know! Toolbar or AccelTest software.

  • Page 14: Responder Settings

    (PIN). For more information, see page 15. Security Lets you enter the encryption key if it is required for communication with the Receiver. Contact Renaissance Learning for more information. Firmware Update Lets you update Responders to a newer version. See page 17.

  • Page 15: Other Responder Key Tasks

    S I N G T H E E S P O N D E R S Other Responder Key Tasks O t h e r R e s p o n d e r K e y T a s k s Assigning Owners to Renaissance Responders 1.
  • Page 16 S I N G T H E E S P O N D E R S Other Responder Key Tasks Viewing and Completing AccelTest Homework (for Owned Renaissance Responders) 1. Enter the student PIN and press Enter. 2. Highlight Homework and press Select. 3.

  • Page 17: Replacing Responder Batteries

    S I N G T H E E S P O N D E R S Replacing Responder Batteries Updating Responder Firmware From time to time you may need to update the firmware for your Responders. Follow these steps: 1. Highlight Settings and press Select. 2.
  • Page 18 S I N G T H E E S P O N D E R S Replacing Responder Batteries Installi ng New Batt er ies 1. Using a small (#10) Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the small screw in the battery compartment cover .

  • Page 19: Practicing Math Facts Levels

    ACTS IN A LASH RACTICE ON ESPONDERS On the Renaissance Responders you received, students can practice their math facts. Please note these differences between the work done on MathFacts Responders and work done in MathFacts in a Flash RP: • Students can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on Responders.

  • Page 20: Taking A Test On A Level

    A T H A C T S I N A L A S H R A C T I C E O N E S P O N D E R S Taking a Test on a Level 4. Practice should be highlighted. Press Select or Enter. 5.

  • Page 21: Stopping A Practice Or Test

    A T H A C T S I N A L A S H R A C T I C E O N E S P O N D E R S Stopping a Practice or Test 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight what you want to test on: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

  • Page 22: Using The Mathfacts History

    A T H A C T S I N A L A S H R A C T I C E O N E S P O N D E R S Using the MathFacts History U s i n g t h e M a t h F a c t s H i s t o r y Students can view and print a history of the MathFacts in a Flash practices and tests they’ve done on their Responders.
  • Page 23 A T H A C T S I N A L A S H R A C T I C E O N E S P O N D E R S Using the MathFacts History 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Print. Then, press Select or Enter. 3.
  • Page 24 A T H A C T S I N A L A S H R A C T I C E O N E S P O N D E R S Using the MathFacts History 6. Enter the 9-digit PIN for the student (as shown in the Student Information Report;...

  • Page 25: S O F T W A R E - T H E 2 K N O W ! T O O L B A

    OOLBAR I n s t a l l t h e T o o l b a r Install the 2Know! Toolbar using the CD at the back of this guide. After inserting the CD into your computer, double-click 2Know!_Toolbar_2.0_Win.msi (Windows) or 2Know! Toolbar Installer (Macintosh).

  • Page 26: Ask The Questions

    — O F T W A R E T H E N O W O O L B A R Ask the Questions A s k t h e Q u e s t i o n s 1. Ask or show participants the question. Then, press or click T/F for true/false ABC for multiple-choice , or 123 for...

  • Page 27: Use The Graph

    — O F T W A R E T H E N O W O O L B A R Use the Graph Use the Graph Note: If you are projecting the toolbar and participants can see it, you may want to wait until after all participants have responded before you display the graph.

  • Page 28: Ask Pulse Questions

    Yes. Use the Teacher Responder Feature The 2Know! Toolbar options allow you to designate one of your Responders or a NEO 2 laptop as a teacher responder. You can then use that Responder or NEO 2 laptop to control the toolbar program from anywhere in the room.
  • Page 29 When you want to stop using a Responder or NEO 2 laptop to control the toolbar program, you can unassign it by following these steps: 1. In the 2Know! Toolbar, press or click Options and choose Teacher Responder. 2. Press or click Unassign.

  • Page 30: Choose A Different Theme And/Or Change The Size Of The Toolbar

    3. If you want to check for updates now, press or click Check Now. 4. Press or click Close. If you are using Renaissance Responders (not NEO 2 laptops), you may need to update the firmware on your Responders after updating the 2Know! Toolbar software. See page 17.

  • Page 31: View 2Know! Toolbar Instructions While Using The Toolbar

    V i e w 2 K n o w ! T o o l b a r I n s t r uc t i o n s w h i l e U s i n g t h e Toolbar To open the instructions while using the 2Know! Toolbar, press or click Options and choose Getting Started.

  • Page 32: Installing The Software

    —A OFTWARE CCEL ASKS This section describes key AccelTest tasks. For more information, see the AccelTest User Manual in the Start menu (Windows) or program folder (Macintosh). I n s t a l l i n g t h e S o f t w a r e To install the software from the AccelTest CD you received, see the instructions in the AccelTest Software Installation Guide.

  • Page 33: Creating Assignments

    — A O F T W A R E C C E L E S T A S K S Creating Assignments Enrolling Students 1. Go to the Classes tab and use the drop-down list to select the class in which to enroll students.

  • Page 34: Administering Assignments

    — A O F T W A R E C C E L E S T A S K S Administering Assignments A d m i n i s t e r i n g A s s i g n m e n t s Adding Assignments to Gradebook 1.
  • Page 35 — A O F T W A R E C C E L E S T A S K S Administering Assignments If you want it to be scored, choose Yes and click Next. Enter the assignment details and click Next. d.

  • Page 36: Analyzing Assignments

    — A O F T W A R E C C E L E S T A S K S Analyzing Assignments f. Click Stop Accepting Responses after responses register. g. Enter or select the correct answer. h. Click Send Question and repeat the steps above to ask more questions.

  • Page 37: F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N

    Should I be concerned about the technical requirements and setup for 2Know!? All that’s required is the AccelTest or 2Know! Toolbar software (which comes with the 2Know! classroom response system) and a computer that meets the requirements you’ll see at www.renlearn.com/2know/system_requirements.aspx.

  • Page 38: About Acceltest Software

    Yes. You can also display using your PowerPoint presentations. Do I need a projector or television to use 2Know!? No. The great thing about 2Know! is that questions and answer choices can be displayed right on the Renaissance Responders, eliminating the need for a projector or television, or turning off lights in the classroom.

  • Page 39: About The Renaissance Receivers And Responders

    R E Q U E N T L Y S K E D U E S T I O N S About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders Can we use existing paper assignments in AccelTest? Yes. Simply create a Score Key so that students can take the assignments using Responders and their responses can be instantly scored.
  • Page 40 R E Q U E N T L Y S K E D U E S T I O N S About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders Do the Renaissance Responders have an automatic shut-off feature? Yes. Renaissance Responders will shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. Is student work saved when the Renaissance Responder is turned off? Yes.
  • Page 41 R E Q U E N T L Y S K E D U E S T I O N S About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders What are the differences between “owned” and “shared” Renaissance Responders? Owned Renaissance Responders Shared Renaissance Responders Each one has one owner and Can be shared among students.
  • Page 42 (up to 150 feet). What radio technology does 2Know! use? 2Know! operates in the public 2.4 GHz band, the frequency used by WiFi, Bluetooth, and other wireless devices. The system uses standard IEEE 802.15.4 modulation and communication protocols to avoid interference with other devices operating in the same area.
  • Page 43 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA-CA) in order to communicate when other wireless devices are near. Will the radio frequency (RF) technology of 2Know! interfere with my wireless network? No. The system is designed to work in a “noisy” environment without interfering with other wireless technology.

  • Page 44: L I M I T E D W A R R A N T

    IMITED ARRANTY Renaissance Learning, Inc. (RLI) warrants each Renaissance Responder and Renaissance Receiver sold by RLI to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service beginning with the date of delivery to the purchaser. This warranty is subject to the following conditions:...
  • Page 45 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renaissance Learning could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 47 T H I S C D C O N T A I N S Y O U R 2 KN O W ! T O O L B A R S O F T W A R E To install the 2Know! Toolbar on a Windows computer, insert the CD into your computer, and double-click the following file: Windows: 2Know!_Toolbar_2.0_Win.msi...
  • Page 48 2Know!, Accelerated Math, AccelTest, NEO, NEO 2, NEO Manager, Renaissance Learning, Renaissance Place, Renaissance Receiver, and Renaissance Responder are trademarks of Renaissance Learning, Inc., and its subsidiaries, registered, common law, or pending registration in the United States and other countries.

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