Following a recommendation from eInstruction.com, makers of the Classroom Performance System (CPS) "clickers" used on campus, the Division of Information Technology (DoIT), will be upgrading the clicker hardware and software in all lecture halls for start of semester.
So far, DoIT has upgraded the CPS receivers in all of the lecture halls to the new receivers that are similar to the “stick” USB flash drives that many of us use to transport data. Testing has shown they accept the inputs from clickers faster and more reliably then previous versions.
In addition, new PC versions of the CPS instructor software will be installed in all of the lecture halls. As a result, to remain compatible, DoIT strongly recommends that all instructors upgrade their PC or Mac CPS software on their computers as well. The download for the software can be found at http://www.einstruction.com/Downloads/index.cfm.
FYI: One of the best features of the new CPS software is the ability to take attendance without having to start a Teacher Managed engage session.
For more information, visit the eInstruction CPS support site or visit UMBC's "clicker" support site.
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Please note that we have re-imaged the PCs in LH3 and LH5. In order to use CPS for Powerpoint you will need to use a limited administrator account.
Please email sanderso@umbc.edu for more information.
Posted by Steven Anderson | August 27, 2008 10:35 AM
Posted on August 27, 2008 10:35