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  • Page 1 ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Information TP1817EN Issue 1 ©2011 Promethean Limited. All rights reserved. All software, resources, drivers and documentation supplied with the product are copyright Promethean Ltd 2011. Promethean is owner of a number of trademarks in several jurisdictions across the world. The Promethean products documented in this guide include aspects which are protected under their respective patent, copyright,design copyright, registered design and trademark laws. Windows, the Windows logo and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. This guide is distributed with the product. It may only be reproduced for use within the institution in which the product is used. For use outside of your institution, no part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any other language without the prior permission of Promethean Ltd. Please note that the content in this guide is protected under copyright law. Although every care has been taken in the compilation of this guide, Promethean Ltd accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of information contained within the following pages. ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ActivExpression 2 Contents About this guide Overview What’s included? What do you need? Installation and setup Registration Voting Voting Results More information Compliance ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 3...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    ActivExpression 2 About this guide This guide describes how to set up and use ActivExpression 2 devices in voting sessions with ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice. It takes you through setup, device registration, voting sessions from both the teacher’s and learner’s perspectives, as well as voting results. The guide is in five parts. 1 — what is activexpression 2? This section briefly introduces the product and its key features, as well as what’s included in the kit and what else you may need. 2 — quick start guide This section is for teachers who want to use ActivExpression 2 devices in the classroom. This section: • Provides information on: • How to connect the device batteries on new devices • How to change device batteries • The ActivHub and how to connect it • Why it’s important to regularly check device firmware and where you can get upgrades • How to change the device language to something other than English • Shows how to register mobile devices in ActivInspire and Promethean ActivOffice. • Introduces the different types of voting sessions available: • ExpressPoll for ad-hoc questions.
  • Page 5 ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 5...
  • Page 6 ActivExpression 2 What is ActivExpression 2? ActivExpression 2 is the newest addition to the Promethean family of Learner Response System (LRS) devices. This response device is equally at home in the classroom, boardroom, lecture theatre or workshop. The device includes all the features you appreciate from earlier ActivExpression devices, plus: • A contemporary look and ergonomic feel • A full keypad with European, Cyrillic or Arabic keys • A new menu system that provides: • Cursor keys to navigate menu items • Context specific Hotkeys to select an option, send a response, or return to the previous menu • A 5.5cm x 3.8cm backlit display • A mathematical equation editor • The ability to display both questions and answers on the device • A Multifunction key to switch focus from questions to answers and back, to allow scrolling through longer entries Users can: • Send answers of up to 255 characters, or equations that fill the display. • Express themselves through words, numbers, symbols, Likert scales and more.
  • Page 7 ActivExpression 2 allows every student to express themselves in words, phrases, and even natural math equations. With a new keyboard no message is too complex to communicate. Hotkeys Function depends on circumstances Multifunction Key Press to change focus between question and answer, display different views of a question set, or launch an app Cursor Control Key Press to navigate up, down and sideways Numeric/Voting Keys Menu Key Press to enter numbers Press to access Settings...

  • Page 8: What's Included

    ActivExpression 2 what ’ s included? ActivExpression 2 devices are available in kits of 32 devices. All devices are supplied with three AA batteries inserted, ready to use. Your kit includes: * • ActivExpression 2 devices • Soft hangable carrying case • Security screwdriver • 2.4 GHz ActivHub • ActivHub holder and 1.8m USB extension cable • ActivInspire 1.6 Professional Edition International DVD • Promethean ActivOffice 1.1 DVD • TP1817 ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide DVD • TP1803 Compliance statement for ActivExpression 2, ActivExpression , ActiVote and ActivHub * Subject to change without notice Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use with ActivExpression 2 devices. what else do you need? To run voting session with ActivExpression2 devices, you also need presentation software. ActivExpression 2 devices are compatible with the following: Promethean products • ActivInspire Professional Edition *...
  • Page 9 One of the following has aklready been installed or updated on Connect ActivHub Firmware upgrade required? your computer: See page 10 to computer • ActivInspire • Promethean ActivOffice • ActivProgress • Compatible 3rd party presentation software Change device Upgrade firmware See page 10 language?
  • Page 10 ActivExpression 2 connect device bat teries In new devices the batteries are protected by a small plastic tab. Before you use a device for the first time, pull the tab out of the device to allow the batteries to connect. Need picture of a device with tab in place connect the activhub The ActivHub enables LRS devices, your computer and other Promethean products to communicate with each other. Promethean devices are registered on the ActivHub. The ActivHub must be plugged in before you can use any devices. Use the 1.8m USB extension cable if necessary. Raise the ActivHub antenna Insert into USB port on your computer Flashing indicator lights lights up when you first plug in the ActivHub;...
  • Page 11 Firmware is a small, permanent program on Promethean devices that controls basic functionality. To get the most out of your devices, check periodically for firmware upgrades on the Promethean Knowledgebase. For instructions on how to check which firmware version you are using, and how to upgrade, go to www.prometheankb.com and search for ‘firmware’. change the device l anguage Press Menu. Power On the device Use the Cursor Control Key to scroll to Setup. Press the Select Hotkey. Language is already pre-selected. Press the Select softkey.
  • Page 12 ActivExpression 2 English is the default language. Use the Cursor Control Key to scroll to your chosen language. Press the Select Hotkey. Press the Exit Hotkey twice to return to the default screen. Change device batteries Use the security screwdriver included in the kit to unscrew the back of the ActivExpression 2 device. Pull the bottom panel down out of the device. Device batteries must be replaced only with Alkaline batteries. Caution: Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 13: Registration

    Registration Device registration is the process of telling the ActivHub how many devices there are in the classroom, and their names. You need to register devices to your ActivHub before you begin a voting session. on the computer You start registration from the Voting Browser in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice. Make sure ActivExpressions is selected. Start Registration ActivInspire Promethean ActivOffice In Device Registration in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice, make sure that you select your ActivHub, then select ActivExpression(s) before you click Register. Click to register Select your ActivHub Select ActivExpression(s) Other physical and virtual ActivHubs may be displayed above or below your own ActivExpression 2...
  • Page 14 ActivExpression 2 During registration, ActivInspire and Promethean ActivOffice allocate names to devices. You have two choices at this time: • The quickest way is to let the software allocate default names during registration. • Alternatively, you can let your learners name their ActivExpression devices during registration. Whichever option you choose, devices must be powered on and within transmission range of the ActivHub. Choose number of devices Check to let learners name devices Specify naming options if required Click to proceed ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice displays a 3-letter PIN code. All learners must enter the correct PIN. PIN to be entered by learners ActivExpression 2 14 Startup Guide...
  • Page 15 To register, learners must enter the 3-letter PIN generated in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice on their devices. on the computer As soon as all required learners send the correct PIN, Device Registration in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice shows their devices as registered. Each device name is displayed on the right of the Device Registration dialog. Name Click to end Registration Check the Voting Browser in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice at any time to see the list of clients registered to your ActivHub. You can add more clients to the register as necessary, but only when there is no voting session in progress. Start registration, specify the number of additional devices, then complete the steps as shown before. ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 15...
  • Page 16 ActivExpression 2 Registered devices ActivInspire Promethean ActivOffice Save energy! In ActivInspire, you can also control how long registered devices remain powered on when they are not in use, and the intensity of the backlight. While you have the Voting Browser open, why not check and adjust the device settings for the ActivExpression 2 devices you just registered? In the Voting Browser, click Settings. Then adjust the timeout and backlighting as appropriate. Any changes becomes effective immediately. If a device is not powered on when you change a setting, the change becomes effective next time the device is powered on while you run ActivInspire ActivInspire ActivExpression 2 16 Startup Guide...

  • Page 17: Voting

    Learners answer a quick or ad hoc question. You can hold an ExpressPoll at any time, even when there is no flipchart or slide show open. For multiple choice questions, ActivExpression devices and Promethean ActivEngage Mobile or Desktop clients can send multiple responses to a single question.
  • Page 18 • ActivInspire WebHelp • Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp expresspoll Use ExpressPoll to quickly ask a question and capture learners ’ responses. For example, to assess confidence at the start, then to check for changes in perception later. Click ExpressPoll In Promethean ActivOffice you can also select ExpressPoll from the ribbon Promethean ActivOffice ActivInspire Move the mouse pointer over the Wonderwheel to display options Select a question type...
  • Page 19 Move the mouse pointer over the Wonderwheel again Click to Close When you ask a question with ExpressPoll, the system copies the question data to a new page or slide at the end of the flipchart or show, together with a snapshot of the original page or slide. This gives you the option to use the question in another session. You can edit the question properties with Question Manager and format the page or slide. Question copied to new slide or page Snapshot acts as reminder Promethean ActivOffice For more information about ExpressPoll, see one of the following: • ActivInspire WebHelp • Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 19...
  • Page 20 ActivExpression 2 prepared questions Use the Question Manager in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice to prepare individual questions in advance. The process is identical in both, although there are some small differences in the layout of the Question Manager screen. Please note the following: • In ActivInspire you can insert single questions into different flipchart pages in multiple flipcharts. • In Promethean ActivOffice you can insert single questions into different slides in a single slide show. • In ActivInspire you can also enter mathematical equations and formulae with the Equation Editor. • In both applications, make sure you only insert one question into each slide or page. ActivInspire only: Launch Equation Editor Enter Question Properties Go to another page Go to another flipchart Select Question Type...
  • Page 21 The Start Vote button is now enabled. Click to Start the vote Click to Stop the vote Promethean ActivOffice ActivInspire Click to set optional timer The voting session stops in one of three ways: • All learners answer the question • You click Stop Vote • The timeout is reached For more information about prepared questions see one of the following: • ActivInspire WebHelp • Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 21...
  • Page 22 ActivExpression 2 self-paced question sets Unlike prepared questions, where all learners respond at the same time, Self-Paced Question Sets allow individuals to progress at their own pace. During a voting session, questions are not displayed on the page or slide. Instead, learners receive each question on their device, one question at a time. You can: • Enter as many questions as you wish into a question set. • Group questions into up to 9 levels of difficulty. • Choose how many questions each learner must answer correctly before they can progress to the next level. • Shuffle questions to change their order. • Randomise questions, so that each learner receives all questions in a different order from the others. • Auto-generate basic numeracy questions with the Question Generator. Use the Question Manager to prepare Self-Paced Question Sets. The process is almost identical to the process of creating single questions. Enter Test Properties Question Generator Quickly insert a number of questions Choose to send feedback to learners...
  • Page 23 These show you at a glance: • How well learners are doing individually and as a group. • If anyone is struggling or racing ahead. Click to Stop the vote Click to change display format and detail Click to Pause the vote Time remaining You can pause a session at any time to clarify matters, to provide additional information, or to open a discussion. Learners cannot respond while the vote is paused. When you resume the vote, the device displays the previous question again. For more information about Self-Paced Question Sets, see one of the following: • ActivInspire WebHelp • Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp ActivExpression 2 Startup Guide 23...

  • Page 24: Voting Results

    ActivExpression 2 Voting results You can display voting results at any time from the Voting Browser. Results are displayed in pop-up windows in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice. You can: • Display results in eight different formats • Paste results into your flipchart or slide show • Identify correct answers • Access results later with the Results Browser • Export voting results to Microsoft Excel * * ActivInspire users require version 1.4 or later to export Self-Paced Question Set results Who Answered Horizontal What Graph Bar Graph Pie Chart Summary Who Answered Overall Instructor Paced What List Score Text Report...

  • Page 25: More Information

    ActivExpression 2 More information activinspire If you are new to ActivInspire or want to quickly refresh your memory, read Get Started with ActivInspire. For more detailed information about ActivInspire, and how to prepare questions and run voting sessions with ActivInspire, see the ActivInspire WebHelp. promethean activoffice If you are new to Promethean ActivOffice or want to quickly refresh your memory, read the Promethean ActivOffice Quick Start Guide. For more detailed information about Promethean ActivOffice, and how to prepare questions and run voting sessions with Promethean ActivOffice, see the Promethean ActivOffice Webhelp. activengage client and server editions For more information about the ActivEngage Client and Server Editions that are available for different operating systems and devices, go to http://www.prometheanworld.com, select your language and then browse to the ActivEngage page. activlearning To take advantage of our FREE online training courses, go to: http://learning.prometheanplanet.com technical support For online support, self-help solutions and further support contact information, please visit the Promethean Knowledgebase at: www.prometheankb.com promethean pl anet Promethean Planet is the fastest growing online community for interactive whiteboard users.

  • Page 26: Compliance

    Compliance Statements for ActivExpression 2 and ActivHub United States of America These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference. 2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Promethean may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. For non-intentional radio parts, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canada These devices comply with RSS-210 of Industry Canada and are subject to the following two conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Promethean may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.