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UBclicks : Introduction

Join us for a comprehensive workshop on TurningPoint, a powerful classroom response system that fosters interaction and participation among students. This session will cover what TurningPoint is, its software and hardware components, and how both faculty and students can effectively utilize clickers for real-time feedback. Participants will engage in hands-on testing with clickers and learn how to build and deliver interactive presentations. We will explore integrating TurningPoint with UBlearns for grading and data management, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone.

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UBclicks : Introduction

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  1. UBclicks: Introduction Charlotte Peters and Colleen Holcomb The Teaching and Learning Center 212 Capen Hall 645.7700 ubclicks@buffalo.edu

  2. Overview of Workshop • What is TurningPointand why should it be used? • Software/Hardware • How faculty and students use TurningPoint • Hands-on test with clickers • Building and delivering presentations • Working with data

  3. What is TurningPoint and why is it useful • What • Classroom response system that electronically collects data and information through the use of clickers • Why • Promotes interaction and participation within a classroom setting • Allows for anonymous contributions amongst students

  4. A complete system of hardware and software • Supported as a standard by a UB team including: • Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) • Instructional Technology Support Services (ITSS) • UB Bookstore

  5. What are clickers and ResponseWare? • An interactive technology • Clickers are small handheld devices resembling a remote control. • ResponseWare allows students to answer clicker questions using any Smart device or laptop with internet access. And how do they work? • Clickers communicate with a receiver set to a specific channel • An instructor asks a question and the students respond Channel 42

  6. Purchasing a clicker • Bookstore • $10 rebate code: RBU6 • turningtechnologies.com • Turning Technologies • store.turningtechnologies.com • Response Cards • School discount code: UBUF Using ResponseWare? ResponseWare 101

  7. Steps to Adoption- For Faculty • Download software from www.turningtechnologies.com • Notify the bookstore when you place your textbook order that you are planning on using clickers- orders for clickers should be placed well in advance of the semester • E-mail ubclicks@buffalo.edu to request a ResponseWare account. • Build new presentations or modify pre-existing presentations to include clicker questions • Incorporate reasons for using clickers as well as guidelines for students about clicker use into your syllabus More help for faculty can be found at: http://buffalo.edu/ubit

  8. Steps to Adoption- For Students • Students will purchase a clicker or a ResponseWare license at the bookstore or online at www.turningtechnologies.com using the school code: UBUF • Students then register on UBlearns with their device ID • In the classroom, students will then set their clickers to the correct channel or login to the ResponseWare session to answer questions • More help for students can be found at:

  9. How to change the channel • Channel Button • Enter new channel number • Center button • Smiley face will confirm • Channel (CH) or Go option • Light flashes green and red • Enter channel number • Press ch or go again • Leave Presentation Mode?(Y) • Change Channel (4th option) • Current Channel##New Channel #? • ____ • Press Enter • Checkmark will confirm

  10. Answering Questions Let’s try a few

  11. Have you used clickers before? • I have heard of them, but never used them • I have used them once or twice • I have used clickers before, and I want to learn more!

  12. How handy are you with PowerPoint? • I have never used it before • I can make basic slides • I love transitions and templates! • I make my grocery lists with PowerPoint. 20% 33% 20% 27%

  13. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? • Chocolate • Vanilla • Strawberry • Mint Chocolate Chip • I like pie better

  14. UBlearns Integration • Students must register their clicker in UBlearns first • Download (Import) the participant list • Select the list • Students use Clickers to submit answers • Upload (Export) results • Upload results into a column in Grade Center

  15. How students register their clicker • Enter and find your course

  16. UBclicks Webpage (buffalo.edu/ubit) Under Teaching Technology Tab For Faculty For Students Under Teaching Services Under Learning Resources

  17. Support Resources • UBclicks website • www.buffalo.edu/ubit.html • UBclicks Support Team • ubclicks@buffalo.edu • Teaching & Learning Center • 716-645-7700 • Instructional Technology Support Services • UB Bookstore

  18. Questions or Comments? Thank you!

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