eInstruction Clicker
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Topic:  Refresh Training:  (Here is a link to training videos from eInstruction)

Objectives: 

  • to engage in practice using clickers for instruction
  • to refresh myself with easy to use methods for my classroom

Agenda:

Welcome

Survey Results

Survey Chart

Start with:  Basic view of CPS windows-Set up our students in the database for today

Items to practice for daily use: 

  • How to set up a quiz:  Fast Grade (easiest), Lesson (prepare in advance), Exam View (will go over more Exam View in future lesson)  Do the Pretest--then see our reports
  • How to view reports
  • How to use during teaching-Verbal Mode--questions on the fly-Show Powerpoint to show.
  • Model the use of the "select a student" idea
  • Methods of organization-passing out clickers, collecting clickers, other management tips

Follow up classes: Are  you interested in the following:

  • Exam View
  • Verbal Mode

Topic-Benchmarks with the eInstruction Clickers

Agenda for First Time Training:

1.  Welcome! 

2.  Purpose

In alignment with our district strategies to increase engagement and technology integration, we have this opportunity with eInstruction clickers to have leaders at each grade level use clickers to add value and increase student achievement in their classrooms. 

Additionally, we spread knowledge and ability throughout the schools for additional support for benchmarking using eInstruction.

3.  Goals: 

a.  Understand how to create a database to begin creating tests

b.  Understand about receiver frequencies

c.  Use eInstruction in a lesson

d.  Answer qustions regarding this program.

4. What is eInstruction:  Click here for information

5. Why use eInstruction:

Intuitive use

  • Offers color-coded and easy-to-press buttons that make it intuitive for students to answer questions and participate in lessons.
  • CPS Spark™ supports multiple-choice, true-false and yes-no questions.
  • CPS Pulse™ supports multiple-choice, true-false and yes-no questions as well se texting short responses
  • Seamlessly and automatically integrate with ExamView® to ensure you won’t lose images, answers, test banks, or data during assessment and grading.

Instant data feedback

  • Captures real-time assessment data to gauge student comprehension as you teach to immediately identify individual learning needs and alter instruction as needed.
  • Students receive messaging via the LCD screen: class name, response received and correct/incorrect answer.
  • ExamView® state standards content can be imported into your CPS™ lessons.

6.  Different modes:  Teacher managed mode/student managed mode

7.  Click here for training videos

8.  Sign out the set; you agree to use this in your classroom for classroom use.  Ideas include:

  • use for attendance
  • use for ticket out
  • use for ticket in
  • use for quick checks
  • use for final exams
  • use for group work-group collaborative discussions, voting, and consensus building
  • use for in-lecture checkins