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Contents

 

Startup Guide  

 

 

 

ActivExpression 2   

 

 

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ActivExpression 2

About this guide 

4

Overview 

4

What’s included? 

5

What do you need? 

5

Installation and setup 

6

Registration 

12

Voting 

17

Voting Results 

24

More information 

25

Compliance 

26

Содержание ActivExpression 2

Страница 1: ...Startup Guide ActivExpression 2 ...

Страница 2: ...ks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners This guide is distributed with the product It may only be reproduced for use within the institution in which the product is used For use outside of your institution no part of this guide may be reproduced transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated int...

Страница 3: ...up Guide ActivExpression 2 3 ActivExpression2 About this guide 4 Overview 4 What s included 5 What do you need 5 Installation and setup 6 Registration 12 Voting 17 Voting Results 24 More information 25 Compliance 26 ...

Страница 4: ...ries The ActivHub and how to connect it Why it s important to regularly check device firmware and where you can get upgrades How to change the device language to something other than English Shows how to register mobile devices in ActivInspire and Promethean ActivOffice Introduces the different types of voting sessions available ExpressPoll for ad hoc questions Prepared questions for structured le...

Страница 5: ...Startup Guide ActivExpression 2 5 ...

Страница 6: ...ys A new menu system that provides Cursor keys to navigate menu items Context specific Hotkeys to select an option send a response or return to the previous menu A 5 5cm x 3 8cm backlit display A mathematical equation editor The ability to display both questions and answers on the device A Multifunction key to switch focus from questions to answers and back to allow scrolling through longer entrie...

Страница 7: ...splay different views of a question set or launch an app Backspace Key Press to delete preceding character New Line Key Hotkeys Function depends on circumstances Super Subscript Control Key Equation Editor Shift Key Press to change case Symbol Key Press and hold to launch symbol table Numeric Voting Keys Press to enter numbers or answer multiple choice questions FractionControl Key Equation Editor...

Страница 8: ...ithout notice Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use with ActivExpression 2 devices what else do you need To run voting session with ActivExpression2 devices you also need presentation software ActivExpression 2 devices are compatible with the following Promethean products ActivInspire Professional Edition Promethean ActivOffice ActivProgress You need ActivInspire Professional Edition ...

Страница 9: ...grade is available One of the following has aklready been installed or updated on your computer ActivInspire Promethean ActivOffice ActivProgress Compatible 3rd party presentation software Connect ActivHub to computer Firmware upgrade required See page 10 Change device language Upgrade firmware See page 10 Change device language See page 10 Register devices See page 12 No Yes No Yes ...

Страница 10: ...re last registered to your ActivHub you can take the ActivHub to another computer insert it and use the devices without registering them again Raise the ActivHub antenna Insert into USB port on your computer Flashing indicator lights Red lights up when you first plug in the ActivHub at any other time it indicates a problem Green flashes when data is transmitted or received connect device batteries...

Страница 11: ...eriodically for firmware upgrades on the Promethean Knowledgebase For instructions on how to check which firmware version you are using and how to upgrade go to www prometheankb com and search for firmware change the device language 1 Power On the device 2 Press Menu 3 Use the Cursor Control Key to scroll to Setup 4 Press the Select Hotkey Language is already pre selected 5 Press the Select softke...

Страница 12: ... ActivExpression 2 device Pull the bottom panel down out of the device Device batteries must be replaced only with Alkaline batteries Caution Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Please dispose of device batteries responsibly by recycling them Recycle or dispose of batteries in accordance with the battery manufactu...

Страница 13: ...elect ActivExpression s Other physical and virtual ActivHubs may be displayed above or below your own Click to register Registration Device registration is the process of telling the ActivHub how many devices there are in the classroom and their names You need to register devices to your ActivHub before you begin a voting session on the computer You start registration from the Voting Browser in Ac...

Страница 14: ...ation Alternatively you can let your learners name their ActivExpression devices during registration Whichever option you choose devices must be powered on and within transmission range of the ActivHub Check to let learners name devices Choose number of devices Click to proceed Specify naming options if required ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice displays a 3 letter PIN code All learners must ...

Страница 15: ...n ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice shows their devices as registered Each device name is displayed on the right of the Device Registration dialog Check the Voting Browser in ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice at any time to see the list of clients registered to your ActivHub You can add more clients to the register as necessary but only when there is no voting session in progress Start r...

Страница 16: ...f the backlight While you have the Voting Browser open why not check and adjust the device settings for the ActivExpression 2 devices you just registered In the Voting Browser click Settings Then adjust the timeout and backlighting as appropriate Any changes becomes effective immediately If a device is not powered on when you change a setting the change becomes effective next time the device is po...

Страница 17: ...how open For multiple choice questions ActivExpression devices and Promethean ActivEngage Mobile or Desktop clients can send multiple responses to a single question Prepared Questions Learners answer prepared questions You can insert one question and an optional follow on question into each flipchart page or slide Questions appear on the flipchart page or slide All learners answer the same questio...

Страница 18: ... in perception later ActivInspire Promethean ActivOffice Click ExpressPoll In Promethean ActivOffice you can also select ExpressPoll from the ribbon Move the mouse pointer over the Wonderwheel to display options Select a question type and options For more information about voting sessions and how to prepare question pages or slides see one of the following ActivInspire WebHelp Promethean ActivOffi...

Страница 19: ...ce WebHelp Move the mouse pointer over the Wonderwheel again When you ask a question with ExpressPoll the system copies the question data to a new page or slide at the end of the flipchart or show together with a snapshot of the original page or slide This gives you the option to use the question in another session You can edit the question properties with Question Manager and format the page or s...

Страница 20: ...u can insert single questions into different slides in a single slide show In ActivInspire you can also enter mathematical equations and formulae with the Equation Editor In both applications make sure you only insert one question into each slide or page Select Question Type Enter Question Properties Optional Include a follow on question Choose how the question will appear on the page or slide Cli...

Страница 21: ...ethean ActivOffice Click to Start the vote For more information about prepared questions see one of the following ActivInspire WebHelp Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp Click to set optional timer The Start Vote button is now enabled The voting session stops in one of three ways All learners answer the question You click Stop Vote The timeout is reached Click to Stop the vote ...

Страница 22: ...to up to 9 levels of difficulty Choose how many questions each learner must answer correctly before they can progress to the next level Shuffle questions to change their order Randomise questions so that each learner receives all questions in a different order from the others Auto generate basic numeracy questions with the Question Generator Use the Question Manager to prepare Self Paced Question ...

Страница 23: ...f anyone is struggling or racing ahead Click to Stop the vote Click to Pause the vote Time remaining Click to change display format and detail For more information about Self Paced Question Sets see one of the following ActivInspire WebHelp Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp You can pause a session at any time to clarify matters to provide additional information or to open a discussion Learners cannot...

Страница 24: ...show Identify correct answers Access results later with the Results Browser Export voting results to Microsoft Excel ActivInspire users require version 1 4 or later to export Self Paced Question Set results For more information about voting results and how to display and interpret them see one of the following ActivInspire WebHelp Promethean ActivOffice WebHelp Who Answered What Graph Horizontal B...

Страница 25: ...es go to http www prometheanworld com select your language and then browse to the ActivEngage page activlearning To take advantage of our FREE online training courses go to http learning prometheanplanet com technical support For online support self help solutions and further support contact information please visit the Promethean Knowledgebase at www prometheankb com promethean planet Promethean ...

Страница 26: ... the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada These devices comply with RSS 210 of Industry Canada and are subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause harmful i...

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