TurningPoint

=Use TurningPoint to enhance your lessons and reviews!= Install newest version of software []
 * New Features from TurningPoint**

QuestionPoint can be accessed online at []. The code is sg3y27

=**Instructions on how to create a TurningPoint presentation**=

Great video tutorials!-Video Tutorials
What is TurningPoint?




 * Handout- [[file:cometstale/Turning_Points_Bare_Bones-Edited[1].doc|Turning_Points_Bare_Bones-Edited[1].doc]]**


 * Create a Participant List from GradeSpeed Video**
 * (Thanks to Nicole for the video!)**
 * How to export from GradeSpeed-Follow the next 2 steps.**
 * Step 1 [[file:cometstale/Export_Gradebook.pdf|Export_Gradebook.pdf]]**
 * Step 2[[file:cometstale/Importing GradeSpeed File to TurningPoint Participant List.pdf| Importing GradeSpeed File to TurningPoint Participant List.pdf]]**


 * [|How to create a picture slide in TurningPoint Tutorial]**


 * [|Types of Reports]**


 * [|TurningPoint 2008 Video Tutorials]**


 * [|TurningPoint User Guide from Turning Technologies]**


 * [|Download TurningPoint for Home]**


 * [|9 Steps to Successfully Running Your Slideshow]**

**Clicker Game Ideas**
=Templates for TurningPoint**-**= Open using TurningPoint
 * [[file:cometstale/setting_up_jeopardy.pdf|setting_up_jeopardy.pdf]]**


 * [|More Templates and Presentations from TurningPoint]**
 * (You will need to register for access)**

=Helpful Info=
 * How to download and convert a Youtube or other video into a different format**
 * How to embed a Youtube video into a PowerPoint**

Setting up Kits (See Campus ITS for assistance if needed)
RF Kits **(Newest Kits)** IR Kits Fix for TP comflict with SMART Software
 * [[file:rrisd-its/How to Create Generic User Participant List for the new RF TurningPoint Kits.doc|How to Create Generic User Participant List for the new RF TurningPoint Kits.doc]]**
 * How to program an RFResponsecard (Clicker)**
 * [[file:rrisd-its/responsecard_rf_programming.pdf|responsecard_rf_programming.pdf]]**
 * [[file:rrisd-its/Import_a_Participant_List.swf|Import_a_Participant_List.swf]]-This tutorial will show you how to import [[file:rrisd-its/Generic List for TP 2008.tpl|Generic List for TP 2008.tpl]] using the Participant Wizard for IR Kits.**
 * Using this generic list will make the fixed table correspond the with the numbers on the clickers. Make sure the teacher chooses this list when running the slide show. I have named it Generic but you may rename it anything you'd like.**
 * How to program an IR Responsecard (Clicker)**
 * [[file:rrisd-its/responsecard_ir_programming.pdf|responsecard_ir_programming.pdf]]**

=Research and Best Practices= Effective Use of Clicker Video


 * Clickers "enhance students' active learning, participation, and enjoyment of classes. When used during lectures, clickers have either neutral or positive effects and a more strongly positive effect on learning outcomes when combined with peer or cooperative learning. They increase attendance and retention and can be used to promote student accountability. They simulate a one-to-many dialogue and make it easier for both instructors and students to receive prompt feedback. Overall, clickers have the potential to improve classroom learning, especially in large classes".**

Caldwell, Jane E. Clickers in the Large Classroom: Current Research and Best-Practice Tips
 * CBE Life Sci Educ 2007 6: 9-20**


 * [|Research Links]**

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 * Clickers "enhance students' active learning, participation, and enjoyment of classes. When used during lectures, clickers have either neutral or positive effects and a more strongly positive effect on learning outcomes when combined with peer or cooperative learning. They increase attendance and retention and can be used to promote student accountability. They simulate a one-to-many dialogue and make it easier for both instructors and students to receive prompt feedback. Overall, clickers have the potential to improve classroom learning, especially in large classes".**

Caldwell, Jane E. Clickers in the Large Classroom: Current Research and Best-Practice Tips** CBE Life Sci Educ 2007 6: 9-20