Sample Setup Instructions for Using ClassScape with einstruction Classroom Performance System (CPS) Clickers and Software

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1 Sample Setup Instructions for Using ClassScape with einstruction Classroom Performance System (CPS) Clickers and Software Note: These sample setup instructions were developed using einstruction Classroom Performance System (CPS) clickers and software version Specific features and menu options may vary with different versions. These instructions are intended for use as general guidelines when integrating clickers with ClassScape assessments. Please contact your school s technology specialist regarding questions about your specific version of einstruction technology tools. This guide to using CPS clickers to collect ClassScape Assessment data includes five (5) general steps: Initial Setup of Class Roster in Clicker Software (einstruction CPS) Selection/Scheduling of ClassScape Quiz Creation of the Quiz (Parallel Assessment) within Clicker Software (CPS) Administration of the Quiz Using Clickers Export of Data for Upload into ClassScape Initial Setup of Class Roster in Clicker Software (CPS) If a class has already been created within the CPS software, proceed to Step 6 to verify that all required information has been included. If clickers have been previously used in the classroom, but a class has not been created, or clickers have only been used in Anonymous Mode, begin at Step 2. If this is the first use of the CPS software, begin at Step On the main program screen, verify that the Prepare tab is selected and the Classes and Students sub-tab is also selected. (This is typically the default screen). Click on the New icon, then choose Class.

2 2. In the CPS New Class Wizard pop-up, choose K-12 as the Institution Type. Click Next. 3. Verify the Teacher and provide the Class Name. Click Next. ClassScape Assessment System 2

3 4. In the verification screen, click Next. 5. In the confirmation screen, click Done. ClassScape Assessment System 3

4 6. On the main menu screen, verify that the Prepare tab and Classes and Students sub-tabs have been selected. Click on the New icon, then choose Student to begin entering student information. NOTE: Student ID must match the Student ID used in ClassScape (NCWise number for many students). Verify this information for classes previously created. Selection/Scheduling of ClassScape Quiz When choosing an assessment within ClassScape that will be administered using clickers, be sure that the assessment contains ONLY multiple-choice items. While previewing the assessment that will be used, make note of the correct answer (letter choice) for each item. (E.g. Item #1 A, Item #2 B, Item #3 D, etc ) This information will be used during setup of a parallel assessment within einstruction CPS. Note for Custom Assessments: The correct answers for each item may be noted as they are selected in the Create Custom Assessment tool. Schedule the assessment within ClassScape exactly as would be done for students taking the assessment online. Upon reaching Step 3, make note of the quiz code(s) assigned to the class(es). Although, students will not need to input this code individually, this code will be required during the export of data for upload back into ClassScape. ClassScape Assessment System 4

5 Creation of the Quiz (Parallel Assessment) within Clicker Software (einstruction CPS) Please note, ONLY the letter of each answer should be entered when creating the parallel assessment. It is a violation of the ClassScape User Agreement to copy/paste, re-type, or in any way recreate the ClassScape item within the einstruction CPS quiz. Directions for appropriately displaying the item during the administration of the assessment are provided in Administration of the Quiz Using Clickers. In order for the clickers to accept and record student responses effectively, a quiz must be created within the einstruction CPS software. This is called a parallel assessment as it contains the same number of items as the ClassScape quiz that will be used and has noted the correct answer for each item. Designating the correct answer enables immediate feedback regarding how many and which students answered each item correctly. To create the parallel assessment: 1. Select the Prepare tab and Lessons & Assessments sub-tab. ClassScape Assessment System 5

6 2. Click New and select FastGrade Lesson. 3. In the Lesson Attributes pop-up, specify the following: Title Use Quiz Code assigned during scheduling within ClassScape Description Name of assessment Delivery Style All Answer Types 4. Click OK. ClassScape Assessment System 6

7 5. In the FastGrade pop-up, select the letter of the correct answer for the first item from the MC-4 column (using notes from assessment scheduling/creation). 6. Continue to select the correct answer for each item (the pop-up will progress to the next item automatically after clicking on the letter). 7. When finished, click OK. Administration of the Quiz Using Clickers In order to appropriately display each question while allowing the clickers to collect student responses, both systems must be open simultaneously. It is suggested that the systems are managed using these steps, however, some variation due to management preferences is likely. 1. On the computer that will project the quiz, open einstruction CPS software. 2. Click on the Engage tab and the Lessons & Assessments sub-tab. ClassScape Assessment System 7

8 3. Click the check box in front of the assessment you wish to administer. 4. Distribute clickers to students, ensuring that each student uses the correct numbered clicker. 5. Instruct students to power on the clickers. 6. In the CPS window, verify/specify the following: Type: Quiz Class: Correct class is selected 7. Click Engage. 8. Open a browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.) and go to 9. Log in to ClassScape as usual. 10. Click on Preview/Schedule Assessment in the Assessments box. 11. Find and click on the name of the assessment that will be taken. 12. Click Preview Assessment w/o Keys to open the assessment preview. ClassScape Assessment System 8

9 13. Use the small arrows (under Item 1 of X ) to display each item one at a time until the assessment is complete. 14. When the assessment is finished, close the assessment preview window and log out of ClassScape. Close the main browser window. 15. Return to the einstruction CPS assessment toolbar. Click Close. 16. In the confirmation pop-up, click Yes. 17. Collect clickers from students. ClassScape Assessment System 9

10 Export of Data for Upload into ClassScape 1. Open the einstruction CPS software. 2. Click on the Report tab and Reports sub-tab. 3. Click to highlight the name of the assessment you wish to export. 4. Click on the Generate icon. 5. In the CPS-Reporting pop-up, specify the following: All students are selected (checkboxes) Click to highlight Response Data Export ClassScape Assessment System 10

11 6. Click Preview to open generate and open the report. 7. In the Save As window, use the Quiz Code (from scheduling in ClassScape) as the File Name; Click Save. 8. When the file opens as a spreadsheet (e.g. Microsoft Excel, iwork Numbers, OpenOffice Calc, etc.) verify that the data in the file matches the format specified in the ClassScape File Format document for CPS. 9. If any changes are made, re-save the file using the assigned test code as the file name (e.g. C0V-2YC, or C0V2YC) and Comma Separated Value (.csv) or Text (.txt) as the file type. 10. Open a browser and go to Login as usual. 12. In the Assessments box, click on Upload Clicker Data. 13. Select CPS from the drop-down menu. 14. Locate and select your.csv or.txt student data file. 15. Click Upload. 16. Review the Upload summary to ensure that all data is uploaded without errors. 17. Click Add. Note: If errors are detected, make note of the specific lines/fields that may require attention and click Start Over to return to the upload screen. Open the student data file, address the errors noted, and re-save the updated file before returning to the ClassScape window to re-try the file upload. If you experience further difficulty, please contact your school s technology specialist for support specific to your software version. ClassScape Assessment System 11