1. Welcome to Qwizdom® SRS Basics Peter May Edgeworth Elementary

2. Please take the remote with the number beside your name:

3. Turn on the Remote Hold the MENU button for a couple seconds Does yours say QWIZDOM? If not, RAISE your hand to be assisted

4. Responding with the Remote Push the buttons to enter your answer To submit your answer push the double arrow button You will see a check mark or x

5. Pre-Session Survey

6. What does the acronym SRS mean? (choose one) A – Student Response System B – Subscription Radio Service C – Student Really Smells D – Student Related Studies

7. What does the acronym SRS mean? A – Student Response System

8. You can use this system in ANY subject or content area. TRUE or FALSE? (T/Yes or F/No)

9. You can use this system in ANY subject or content area. TRUE or FALSE? (T/Yes or F/No) TRUE

10. Who actively participates every time the SRS is used? (choose one) A – Teachers only B – Students only C – Teachers and Students

11. Who actively participates every time the SRS is used? (choose one) C – Teachers and Students

12. What is another common name for SRS remotes? (choose one) A – Thing-a-ma-jigs B – Clickers C – Paper weights D – Distractions

13. What is another common name for SRS remotes? (choose one) B – Clickers

14. What are the benefits for TEACHERS of integrating an SRS? (choose all that apply) A – motivated students B – instant feedback C – more work for you D – opportunities for formative and summative assessment

15. What are the benefits for TEACHERS of integrating an SRS? (choose all that apply) A – motivated students B – instant feedback D – opportunities for formative and summative assessment

16. How many students can participate at one time with the system? (numerical answer) ________

17. How many students can participate at one time with the system? (numerical answer) ____30____

18. Initial Thoughts Consider your experience from student and teacher perspectives: General observations Features Pros and Cons (break 2-5 minutes for small group discussion)

19. Create Pick a scribe and a speaker Create a visual that represents your small group’s conversation Web Poster T-chart REMEMBER: you should represent your thoughts from a student and teacher’s perspective. (pass out chart markers and paper, break 10 minutes for groups to create visuals)

20. Share and Discuss Each group tapes their visual on LGI room wall Speaker explains visual (approximately 10-15 minutes total)

21. What are the common themes? Some possibilities could include: Time/Too much work Excitement Motivation Feedback Participation Cost/availability Interaction

22. What is a Student Response System Technology - Hardware or Software systems Users – Teachers, Students, Parents Components – Teacher Remote and Hub, Projector, Participant Remotes Activity – 1. Teacher presents information, question, or survey 2. All students respond using remote control 3. Teacher receives instant feedback from all participants Common Goal - to make traditional classroom activities more engaging and interactive through the use of technology

24. Benefits of an SRS (Qwizdom®) Combines response system interactivity, customized presentations, formative and summative assessments, and reporting Engages all and maximizes participation - Inspires, motivates, and empowers Easy to learn Instant feedback Allows students to discreetly ask for assistance Interactive learning games

25. Creating a Basic SRS Activity Use Qwizdom’s Interact Presentation Software Use Microsoft PowerPoint

26. Qwizdom® Interact

32. Beneficial for: Presenting lessons, information, or examples Students do not have an option to respond with their remotes Most Common Slide Types – Information

33. Beneficial for: Posing a question with one correct answer Students must respond with their remotes Most Common Slide Types – True or False & Yes or No

34. Beneficial for: Posing a question with one correct answer Students must respond with their remotes Most Common Slide Types – Multiple Choice

35. Beneficial for: Posing a question with one or more correct answers Math computation questions Students must respond with their remotes Most Common Slide Types – Numeric Response

36. Qwizdom® Interact