Released July 31st, 2008
The "clicker" system formerly known as PRS, recently transformed from version 4 to version 5, and is now simply called "Interwrite Response". Response is a completely different approach to managing the session data. Rather than a series of individual flat files, the new version accesses and stores data in one database file. Changes made to the session data will automatically be reflected in the gradebook, and vice versa.
Fortunately, the software has much of the same look & functionality. Simply choose the best place
for you to store your data, whether it be the GPC server, your own USB stick, or even your laptop.
That's right, with the correct hardware & software, you can even run Response sessions on your laptop
in just about any location! Just be sure the program points to your data, and begin your powerpoint
with question slides. Don't worry, the questions you made last year will work with the new version!
To get a starter packet including software and hardware, contact our Classroom Support team and we'll
put you in touch with our Interwrite representative.
The campus will no longer be supporting the older IR clickers. All students must have a RF clicker for PRS classes this Fall. Current students will be made aware of this via announcements in Blackboard. New Student Enrollment leaders will be providing new students with clicker information as part of their orientation activities. We strongly urge you to announce this change to your students on the first day of class this Fall.
Now that we're on an all RF system, we will also change the way clickers are registered. In fact, there will be no registration at all. Students will simply be asked to enter their NU ID (on their NCard) into the ID field on their RF clicker. Rosters will be generated based on who is enrolled in the class rather than who has correctly (or incorrectly) registered their clicker. In this manner, the only place an ID can be incorrect is on the clicker itself. The RF clicker will also enable you to do away with the bulky Response Map, and take full advantage of additional software features.
ITG's Classroom Support team is dedicated to testing and implementing the best possible working environment for this application. As it evolves, we will continue to support your needs and the needs of your students.
