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Learning Resources Eggspert EI-7880 Teachers Manual

Learning Resources Eggspert EI-7880 Teachers Manual

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  • Page 1 EI-7880 ™ Teacher’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on choosing EGGSPERT will stimulate learning and enliven classroom activities with just the press of a button. Using EGGSPERT’s two modes, you’ll find hundreds of ways to integrate EGGSPERT into your daily classroom activities. THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: (1) EGGSPERT (6) Student Answer Buttons (in assorted colors), each attached to a 10-foot cord...
  • Page 3: Control Button

    EGGSPERT’s two unique modes (“Quiz Show” and “Wheel of Fortune daily classroom activities. Please refer to pages 4 and 5 for explanation In this mode, the teacher poses a question and the first student to press his or her “answer button” gets to answer. 1.
  • Page 4 “Wheel of Fortune” In this mode, EGGSPERT picks who will answer a question! (Note: Student answer buttons are not needed for this mode.) 1. Assign each student (or group of students) an EGGSPERT color. 2. Set the TIMER. 3. Choose sound: TONE or VOICE. 4.
  • Page 5 Teacher “Control Center” The CONTROL CENTER side of EGGSPERT should face the teacher. Using the controls, the teacher can: • Turn machine on and set volume (POWER/VOLUME) • Set question response times (TIMER) • Select TONE or VOICE sound effects •...
  • Page 6: Getting Ready

    • Select TONE for beeps and Timer • Select VOICE for spoken Select “timer off” or “time out” after 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds GETTING READY 1. If using power from the AC adapter, insert the adapter plug into the Control Center and then plug the Power Module into an outlet.
  • Page 7 Practice math facts, spelling words, social studies content—just about Question-and-Answer Games This is a great way to reinforce content! Pose a question to the students playing. The first student to press his or her ANSWER BUTTON sets the corresponding egg beeping and blinking. During the preset answer time, the student must answer the question.
  • Page 8 GEOGRAPHY—MAP READING Use EGGSPERT to play geography games. Assign continents to each of the egg colors (see below). Press the white CONTROL BUTTON to set the eggs in motion. If the yellow egg is the last lit, ask a student to find a specific place in South America (country, mountain range, river, city, etc.).
  • Page 9 MORE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES COLORING TO EGGSPERT Have your students create artwork using EGGSPERT as a prompt. Using the six colors on EGGSPERT, have students draw to the music. When the light lands on the yellow egg, all students must draw with their yellow crayons.
  • Page 10 Keep score on a chalkboard. The participant with the highest score after 5 or 10 questions wins a prize. (HINT: Using questions from commercial trivia games saves set-up time.) Spin and Toss: For this activity you’ll need to create a backdrop (from wood or heavy cardboard) into which you’ve cut six holes of various sizes.
  • Page 11 OPERATING EGGSPERT WITH BATTERIES For the best operation, always use fresh alkaline batteries. Other battery types will have a shorter life. 1. Carefully open the battery compartment door located on the bottom of EGGSPERT by loosening the screw holding it in place. 2.
  • Page 12 OPERATING EGGSPERT WITH THE ADAPTER Using the AC Adapter, EGGSPERT can run indefinitely without batteries. To use the unit with the adapter, follow these instructions: 1. Plug the end of the adapter cord into the AC adapter jack, located on the right side of EGGSPERT’s Control Center.
  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing EGGSPERT. We’re certain that you will enjoy the learning experiences offered by this product. Educational Insights products are guaranteed to function for one year. Educational Insights warrants each unit against factory defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase to the original purchaser only.
  • Page 14 HOW TO REPLACE A LIGHT BULB In the event that a light bulb goes out, you may buy a replacement 6 VDC to 6.3 VDC; 100 mA; mini base light bulb at your local hardware store, or you may order a set of six replacement bulbs from Educational Insights by mail (see form below).
  • Page 15 © Educational Insights, Inc., Rancho Dominguez, CA (USA). All rights reserved. Conforms to ASTM F 963. Made in China. Please retain this information. CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 995-4436 Monday–Friday WEBSITE: www.Educational nsights.com...