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W W W.T E C H L E A R N I N G . C O M This RF system’s software does not need to be installed; it is preloaded onto a flash drive that plugs directly into the receiver. It includes an “On the Fly” text box to easily add questions, as well as a gradebook that can be easily imported into other applications such as Excel, Blackboard, and Moodle. Sharon Meyer, Barnesville Elementary in Barnesville, OH, says she loves “that we can collect data with programs we already own, with any presentations we already have, or without another program running at all.” (32 remote system for $1,500; 50 remote system for $2,500) www.iclicker.com The Senteo comes with a gradebook to record each student’s results on assignments; teachers can tag students with keywords that indicate attributes such as gender and language spoken. Senteo integrates directly with SMART Board interactive whiteboard’s Notebook software so teachers can easily add Senteo quizzes to their Notebook lessons. Tiffany Markley, technology support specialist in Madison, GA, is impressed with its “ability to take a teacher’s existing material and turn it into an interactive activity in minutes.” (24 units, $1,599; 32 units, $1,999) smarttech.com QWIZDOM Qwizdom's RF remotes support multiple question types and displays instant feedback; the "help" feature allows students to privately ask for assistance. Advanced twoway radio frequency protocol will not interfere with WiFi or Bluetooth networks. Adah Stock's (San Antonio, Texas) students love the immediate response; she sees a bar graph of how students did and quickly knows where re-teaching is needed. (Qwizdom Q4 16 users $1,350; 24 users $1,825; 32 users $2,295). Watch for information on the new Q7 Presenter Tablet in the November issue. www.qwizdom.com SENTEO IRESPOND The three RF systems offered (UltraLite, Lite, and Touch) all integrate with PowerPoint, include standards-based reporting, and offer instant grading. LaMarr Broughton, a math teacher in Tulsa, OK, says the iRespond system motivates his class by giving them immediate feedback and a chance to improve on the next question. He would like to see more games developed for the system, and additional test banks available. (Ultralite 16 user $745, 24 user $905; Lite 16 user $1,223, 24 user $1,665; Touch 16 user $2,795, 24 user $3,704) www.irespond.com ICLICKER TECH & LEARNING | 43 http://WWW.TECHLEARNING.COM http://www.iclicker.com http://www.irespond.com http://www.smarttech.com http://www.qwizdom.com

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Technology & Learning 9/08 Contents Editor’s Desk News & Trends Put to the Test Lessons on Leadership What, You Worry? Back Office Business How to Get your MEd Online What’s New Student Response Systems Get Smarter Leader of the Year Profile: She’s Got Game

Technology & Learning - September 2008

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