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I have successfully registered the handsets and started working with ActivExpression to create questions. Before I could use the handsets I had to upgrade the firmware for the ActivHub which recieves and sends signals to the handsets. Registering and renaming the handsets is an easy process once all of the required sotware and hardware is in place. The handsets can be named by inputing text (like a mobile phone) by the user. I could see this having time-saving benefits for the teacher as there is less set-up and preparation required before using the voting kit compared to other handset types.
There are numerous question types to choose from: True/False; Multiple Coice; Sorting; Likert; Text and Numeric. There is an option to use prepare questions in advance using the wizard or an Express Poll where you can start a vote on anything on the page / screen – this could include a news story from a website for example. I have only scratched the surface of the potential for this voting kit and I will be spending time investigating it’s impact on L&T.
I have spent the afternoon updating my Promethean User Certificates for ActivStudio and ActivPrimary Version 3. I have previously completed the certificates for an older version of the software but thought I had should have the most recent certificates. It also means I have been through the process of completeing the tutorials and assessments so I can promote this method of training to colleagues.
The first foundation course is free, all that is required is to log on to the Promethean Learning website. This course provides a very good grounding in all of the basic functions of the software. The tutorials and assessments can be completed without the need for the software to be installed on the PC which makes it ideal for staff working at home.
