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Genee World iQ-Pad Quick Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick set up guide Using the iQ-Pad learning response system with ClassComm software Leaders in learning technology...
  • Page 2 Quick set up guide iQ-Pad learning response systems using ClassComm software Minimum system requirements: • Processor: Pentium III 450 MHz processor (1 gigahertz (GHz) Pentium processor recommended) • Memory: 256 MB (512 MB or above recommended) • Display: 800 x 600, 256 colours (Recommended: 1024 x 768 high colour, 32-bit) • CDROM Drive: 4x or faster • HDD: 300MB free hard drive space for basic installation – 500 MB hard drive space required for curriculum sample content • Microsoft.Net Framework 2.0 (included in installer) • Microsoft® PowerPoint 2003 or above • Adobe Flash player version 9 (included in installer) • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Compatible...

  • Page 3: What's In The Case

    Step What’s in the case iQ-Pad Learning Student handsets Teacher handset Response System These are used by students Used by the teacher to send responses to control the presentation USB cable Receiver Software CD with Batteries Quick Set Up Guide...
  • Page 4 Step Prepare the handsets iQ-Pads use AA batteries (see image 2). 1. iQ-Pad battery cover being removed 2. Batteries being inserted 3. Battery cover being screwed on...
  • Page 5 Step ClassComm software installation Please ensure that the receiver is disconnected before you insert the ClassComm Installation CD. • If the CD does not auto-run, you will need to manually run “ClassComm.exe” by exploring the CD contents (Fig 1) Fig. 1 – ClassComm CD Contents The ClassComm Installation Menu Screen will open as shown below. ClassComm Installation Menu Screen • Select ClassComm Installation from the options. • Follow the onscreen wizard instructions to install the software. • During installation the following screen will appear (over the page).
  • Page 6 ClassComm software installation (continued) ClassComm can be installed in EDUCATIONAL mode or CORPORATE mode. The core difference between the two modes of installation is the terminology used throughout the application. Educational mode uses STUDENT, TEACHER, CLASS and TEST. Corporate mode uses PARTICIPANT, PRESENTER, GROUP and EVENT. The mode selected from this screen can be changed later from within the ClassComm software. Also, ClassComm has an Interface Editor that can be used to further customise the ClassComm software with your organisations preferred terminology – See ClassComm Help > Advanced Functionalities > Interface Editor for details. For the purpose of this Quick Setup Guide, educational mode terminology will be used. The main ClassComm software installation is now complete. Note – Do not launch the software at this stage. Follow through this guide to completion.
  • Page 7 Step Sample content installation (optional) • There is some optional sample content that can be installed for use with the ClassComm system. This step will add complete, mapped educational content for use with the ClassComm system. • From the ClassComm Installation Menu Screen, select the Sample Content button. • Follow the on-screen wizard instructions to install the required sample content. • When the main ClassComm software is launched, the sample content will be installed into the Resources area.
  • Page 8 Step Install the Powerpoint plug-in (Slide Mapper) Note – You will need Microsoft® Powerpoint® 2003 or above installed on your PC before you install the plug-in • The PowerPoint Plug-in or Slide Mapper is a utility that is added directly into your Microsoft® PowerPoint® application. It allows for the mapping of your presentations within PowerPoint. The mapping process assigns question data to your slides (Example: True/ False, Multiple Choice, Numeric and so on) • From ClassComm Installation Menu Screen, select the PowerPoint Plug-in button. • Follow the on screen instructions to install the Power Point Plug-in (Slide Mapper) module. • The Slide Mapper will appear as shown below within Microsoft PowerPoint® Slide Mapper within PowerPoint...
  • Page 9 Step Connect the receiver and test handset communication within ClassComm Connect the ClassComm receiver to an available USB port on the PC. A red LED will light up in the receiver. • At this stage, the PC will automatically detect the receiver and configure the drivers accordingly. NOTE – The receiver drivers are installed during the ClassComm software installation described in STEP 3 – CLASSCOMM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION of this guide. It is important to install ClassComm software before attaching the receiver. • Launch the ClassComm software by clicking the icon from the desktop or from Start > All Programs > ClassComm. • A message in the bottom-left area of the ClassComm software will appear stating that the receiver has connected successfully. • Click on the Communication tab within ClassComm. This will display the communication grid as shown below. Turn on the handsets and press any key followed by the send key. The corresponding handset ID will light up in the grid. The software is now installed and the hardware is configured correctly and has been tested in the communication area of ClassComm.

  • Page 10: Creating A Presentation

    Step Creating a presentation • Open a blank PowerPoint Presentation and add a question with 4 choices as shown in the example below. • Select the following options from the Slide Mapper to match the information on the slide • Slide Type: Multiple Choice • Response Type: Text • Answer : Select the correct answer choice • Answer Colour: Green • Question: Cut and paste the question text from the slide here • Text Answers: From the slide, highlight the correct answer and click the Add button. Say “Yes” to the confirmation message that appears. That’s it! The basic slide functionality has been set as multiple choice with 4 text label choices (A-D) and the correct answer to be highlighted in green when the teacher reveals the answer during a presentation. Repeat the above steps as necessary and save the presentation. For more information on the different question types and Slide Mapper, consult the ClassComm User Guide (See section on Adding and mapping a PowerPoint Presentation)
  • Page 11 Step Add the presentation into ClassComm resources • From within the ClassComm RESOURCES area, go to File > New > New Activity > New PowerPoint Activity. • From the New Activity window, click the Browse button to navigate to the presentation created in STEP 7 and click OK. • The presentation will now appear in the RESOURCES tree structure with thumbnail views of all the question slides.
  • Page 12 Step Run the presentation 1. Enter the PRESENTATION area of ClassComm 2. Check the Existing Class Presentation option 3. Check the Record Assessment option 4. Check the Anonymous login option 5. Enter a Class Name (other details are optional) 6. Press the Save button 7. Ask students to switch ON the handsets. The Handset area will show a count of Active Handsets. 8. Click once on the resource to present with 9. Click on Present Activity. At this point, ClassComm will minimise and the PowerPoint activity will open ready for responses. Use the Teacher handset or Presentation Toolbar to control the presentation. The Response bar shows the Question type, number and number of responses. Navigate through the presentation and when completed, the slide show will automatically end and the results saved.
  • Page 13 Run the presentation (continued) Toggle response bar Start recording of handset format between standard responses (take student cell view and percentage responses) bar view. Stop recording of handset responses Replay the question End presentation Navigate question slides Show/Hide Answer Play game (if selected in Show results charts presentation area) Decrease opacity/full opacity/increase opacity Navigate the chart views of the response bar Show/hide the ‘Pick student’ function presentation toolbar For more information on running a presentation, consult the ClassComm User Guide (See section on Running a Presentation)
  • Page 14 Step Reports Once a presentation has been fully completed and stopped, the ClassComm system allows you to view reports and charts for assessment purposes. 1. Click on the REPORTS button 2. Select the type of presentation that you wish to view reports for (In this case it is “Anonymous”) 3. Select the Report Type from the available options 4. Enter the Report Settings from the drop-down options that match the class and presentation that you presented and saved. 5. Click the Generate Report button (enables when report settings have been correctly entered) to display the selected report in the right-pane.
  • Page 15 Response system set-up example 1: Conference settings ‘We have three professional conferences coming up with 40 delegates at each. I have a set of Genee iQ-Pads and a short series of pre-prepared, mainly multiple-choice, questions from which I want to gather data to analyse feedback. What is the best way to set up?’ 1. Check that ClassComm is in ‘Corporate’ 5. Enter a Group Name and click on Save. mode by going to Settings > Application mode (you will have to restart ClassComm to 6. Select any other options of your choosing activate this setting). from the Test Settings window such as Participant Feedback or Single Response. 2. After you have chosen your resource slides, go to the Presentation window. 7. Save these as your Default Setting ready for the repeat conferences. 3. Select Record Assessment to keep results 8. Click on Present Activity to start the and publish data.
  • Page 16 Response system set-up example 2: Company group training programme ‘We are carrying out Health & Safety training with groups of our employees. It is important that we have records of individual attainment so that we know who will be competent in particular work situations. What is the best way to set up?’ 6. Enter a Group Name and click on Save. (if this 1. Check that ClassComm is in the correct mode for you (education or corporate) by going to Settings group stays the same, you can recall it for further > Application mode (you will have to restart assessments to be added to the participants’ data). ClassComm to activate this setting). 7. Select any other options of your choosing from 2. After you have chosen your resource slides, go to the Test Settings window such as Participant the Presentation window. Feedback or Single Response. 3. Select Record Assessment to keep results and 8. Save these as your Default Setting ready for repeat sessions. publish data.
  • Page 17 How do I change the Handset IDs? To change the handset id, use the following steps in sequence: Keep the ‘/’ key pressed for a few seconds until a ‘?’ appears on the display screen. If the ‘/’ also appears on the display screen, then erase it using the ‘del’ key. Type 1234 on the keypad and press the “Delta” or “Chart” key if using the Teacher handset. ‘ID=’ will be displayed on the screen. Enter the handset id you want to be allocated to the handset in three digit format. For example, to set the handset id to 1, enter 001 on the keypad. Note: Handset id must be between “000” and “255” excluding “126” and “206”. Press the “Delta” key again. Handset id will be set to the number entered. This can be confirmed by checking the number being displayed in the upper-right corner of the handset screen. How do I reset the handsets? Use a sharp, pointed object to press the small button located on the back of the handset. Use this when handset will not map correctly, freezes or with charging problems. What is “Mapping” handsets? When do I need to do this? Each receiver has a unique ID as shown on the receiver ID label. All handsets are locked into communicating with a receiver. If you want to lock a handset to work with a different/new receiver you must press and hold down the “?” key until the handset has mapped. This can take several seconds. When you see the up/down arrows flashing on the handset LCD, the handset is locked to the new receiver. Please note that when locking handsets the distance between handset and receiver should be a approx 50-75mm.
  • Page 18 How do I transfer a mapped presentation between computers without re-mapping? When you map a PowerPoint Presentation and save it, an associated XML file will also be created and saved to the same location as the original PowerPoint file. The XML file contains all the mapping data. When transferring mapped presentations, both the PowerPoint file and the XML must be transferred together to retain mapping data. A quick way to transfer mapped, PowerPoint activities is to use ClassComm’s built in Import/ Export Feature. When in resources area of ClassComm, select the presentation/s or yellow folder you wish to export and go to Import/Export from the top menu bar. Select the presentation to export from the new window that opens and choose the location to save the exported file to. The file will export in a zipped file format. This zipped file can then be imported into ClassComm on other computers. Can I install and run ClassComm from a Server across a network? Currently, ClassComm is a desktop application designed to be installed and run from a Teacher/ presenter PC. It cannot be run centrally from a server. An MSI version of ClassComm is available for easy deployment across a network. Please contact technical@geneeworld.com for further details. The handsets are not talking to the receiver. What do I do? • Ensure that the receiver is connected via USB cable to an available USB port and has a red LED showing.
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