How do I get started using Turning Technologies in my course?
Hardware
As part of the agreement with Turning Technologies, any Indiana University instructor who will be using the response system is eligible to receive, at no cost, an instructor kit (1 receiver and 1 response card of your choice) so long as student response cards are required for the course. To receive an instructor kit, contact your campus Turning Technologies representative:
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IUB: Carrie Greenaway,
CGreenaway@turningtechnologies.com, 330-884-6027 -
All other campuses: A.J. Parker,
aparker@turningtechnologies.com, 317-938-0901
Please allow two weeks for delivery.
For more information, contact your campus teaching and learning center.
Software
Instructors can download TurningPoint 2008 for PC with Oncourse CL integration from IUware; this version is not available from the Turning Technologies web site.
Instructors can also choose any of the following from the table below:
| Program | Platform/Requirements | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TurningPoint AnyWhere | Windows or Mac OS X | A simple "floating tool bar" program that can be used alone or with any application |
| TurningPoint for PC | Windows | A more robust PowerPoint plug-in |
| TestingPoint | Windows Requires the ResponseCard XR |
For self-paced quizzes |
The most recent version of each is available for download from Turning Technologies.
Response options
All three Turning Technology response options can work in the same classroom. Instructors may allow all three or may require (or disallow) a specific option. For more, see At IU, what options exist for student response devices?
When you have decided which options you will use, order the appropriate number of response pads or licenses for your class from your campus bookstore. You will need the following information to place your order:
| ResponseCard RF | RFC-02 |
| ResponseCard RF LCD | RFC-03 |
| ResponseCard XR | XRC-01 |
| ResponseWare Web 1-year license | RWW-12 |
| ResponseWare Web 4-year license | RWW-48 |
Learning to use the software
Help is available within the software. You can download product guides and manuals at Turning Technologies' support site.
Turning Technologies also provides online tutorials and online training sessions.
Last modified on November 13, 2009.
