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© 2014 Turning Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved.
Portions Responsive Innovations, LLC, Microsoft Corporation
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Turning Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved.
TurningPoint® is a registered trademark of Turning Technologies, LLC. Other trademarked product names mentioned in this manual are owned by their respective companies.
The following regulatory statements apply to radio frequency and infrared transmitters and receivers mentioned in this manual, including the ResponseCard RF, ResponseCard RF LCD, ResponseCard IR, ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT, QT Device and their respective receivers.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Flow®
Technical Requirements
Requirements for Software and Hardware Compatible Devices
Getting Started
Downloading and Installing Flow for PC Downloading and Installing Flow for Mac Downloading and Installing Flow for Linux
Hardware
Connecting the Receiver Using CPS IR, Spark RF and ResponseCard RF/RF LCD Clickers Using Pulse RF and ResponseCard NXT Clickers Using vPad with Flow
vPad
Navigating Flow
The Main Window Flow Menu
Participants
Clicker Attributes Participant Lists
Registering Participants Anonymously Adding Participants to a Participant List Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX File Importing a Participant List from a Learning Management System (LMS) Using Assisted Registry
Create a Question
Impromptu Flow Question Editor Using the Flow Question Editor PowerPoint (PC Only) Flow Lesson
Exporting Session Results as a Flow Lesson
Lesson Builder
Adding a Question Printing a Lesson
Homework
Publishing Homework via the Lesson Builder Assigning Homework Downloading and Viewing Completed Homework
Polling
Time
Manually Adding Time to a Question
Response Grid
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Viewing the Response Grid
Question Statistics
Viewing Results in Real Time
Asking Questions
Asking Impromptu Questions Asking Questions from the Flow Question Editor Asking Questions in a PowerPoint Presentation Asking Questions from a Flow Lesson
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Results
View Results
Viewing Results by Session Viewing Results by Question
Viewing Results by Participant Chart Options Edit Questions Save Session
Saving Session Results Export Results
Exporting Session Results
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What is vPad? Technical Requirements Installation
Installing the Application to a Device Installing vPad on the Computer Using vPad Web
Polling
Logging into a vPad Session Responding to a True/False or Multiple Choice Question Responding to a Multiple Answer Question Responding to a Short Text or Numeric Question Responding to a Constructed Response Question
Homework Mode
Using Homework Mode Saving Homework Locally
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ABOUT FLOW®

Flow® is assessment software that permits polling in any environment. Compatible with most eInstruction and Turning Technologies hardware, Flow can be used with Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Word®, Apache OpenOffice™ and many other software applications. Aside from using Flow with clickers, participants can respond to questions with smart phones, tablets and computers via the vPad application.

Technical Requirements

Flow is designed to function on most computers; however, there are some basic hardware and software requirements.

Requirements for Software and Hardware

The following software and hardware specifications are required before using Flow:
PC
l Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or 8
l Intel® Core 2 Duo 1 GHz processor (or equivalent)
l 1 GB RAM
l 600 MB hard disk space (32-bit OS); 1.5 GB hard disk space (64-bit OS)
l 1024 x 768 resolution at 24-bit color or higher
l Standard 2.0 USB port (for USB-based hardware devices)
l Microsoft Office® 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013 (if using the Flow
PowerPoint add-in)
l Internet connection for Homework mode
Linux
l Linux Ubuntu® 12.04 LTS
l Intel® 2 GHz processor or higher
l 2 GB RAM
l 2 GB hard disk space
l 1024 x 768 resolution at 24-bit color or higher
l Standard 2.0 USB port (for USB-based hardware devices)
l Internet connection for dependencies and Homework mode
Mac
l OS X v10.7, 10.8 or 10.9
l Intel® 2Ghz processor or higher
l 2 GB RAM
l 2 GB hard disk space
l 1024 x 768 resolution at 24-bit color or
higher
l Standard 2.0 USB port (for USB-
based hardware devices)
l Internet connection for Homework
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Compatible Devices

The following devices are compatible with Flow:
* denotes compatibility with self-paced mode
Device Receiver Question Compatibility
Turning Technologies ResponseCard RF and RF LCD
Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT*
Pulse RF* Pulse receiver
Spark RF* Pulse receiver True/False, Multiple Choice
CPS™ IR CPS IR receiver True/False, Multiple Choice
vPad, vPad Tablet, vPad Web* None; Wi-Fi
vPad Smartphone, vPad Java* None; Wi-Fi
NOTE
MobiView and its receiver can be used to control Flow. Refer to Results for information about viewing Flow reports on MobiView.
RF 03 or RF 04 True/False, Multiple Choice
RF 03 or RF 04
True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Short Text, Numeric
True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Short Text, Numeric
True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Short Text, Numeric, Constructed Response
True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Short Text, Numeric

Getting Started

This section covers the following tasks:
Downloading and Installing Flow for PC Downloading and Installing Flow for Mac Downloading and Installing Flow for Linux

Downloading and Installing Flow for PC

The Flow software is accessible via http://www.einstruction.eu/flowsoftware.
Prerequisites
Please verify that your computer meets the Technical Requirements before downloading Flow.
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Click the Download icon that corresponds to the Stand-alone Offline Installer.
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Open the executable Setup file after it has downloaded.
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Click Next when prompted by the InstallShield Wizard.
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If you accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA), select the I accept the terms in the license agreement button and click Next.
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Optionally, change the software install location.
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Click Next.
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Click Install.
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Click Restart.
NOTE
A message will appear inside of the Notification Center if there is a software update.

Downloading and Installing Flow for Mac

The Flow software is accessible via http://www.einstruction.eu/flowsoftware.
Prerequisites
Please verify that your computer meets the Technical Requirements before downloading Flow.
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Click Download.
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Double-click the ZIP file.
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Double-click the PKG file. The Flow Installer opens.
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Click Continue.
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If you accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA), click Continue.
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Click Install.
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Click Continue Installation.
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Click Restart to reboot the computer.
NOTE
A message will appear inside of the Notification Center if there is a software update.

Downloading and Installing Flow for Linux

The Flow software is accessible via http://www.einstruction.eu/flowsoftware.
Prerequisites
Please verify that your computer meets the Technical Requirements before downloading Flow.
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Click Download.
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Double-click the ZIP file.
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Extract the file and save it to a specified location.
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Open the extracted file.
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Click Run in terminal.
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If you accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA), click Accept.
IMPORTANT
Additional dependencies may need to be installed during the software download. Flow will attempt to download the dependencies, which will require a stable internet connection.
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NOTE
A message will appear inside of the Notification Center if there is a software update.

Hardware

The Turning Technologies Device Manager acts as a liaison between the hardware and the Flow software. Device Manager installs with Flow and runs in the background of the computer.

Connecting the Receiver

If using multiple receivers, each receiver must be set to a different channel. Clickers should be set to the same channel number as the corresponding receiver.
IMPORTANT
It is best practice to plug in the receiver BEFORE opening the software.
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Plug in the appropriate receiver.
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Open Device Manager and verify that the receiver is recognized.
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If the receiver is not recognized, close Device Manager.
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Exit Device Manager from the notification area(PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac)/Dash Home (Linux).
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Re-open Device Manager.
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Open Flow.
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Verify that the receiver is displayed in the Flow Main Window.
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If the receiver is not displayed, exit Flow.
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Verify the receiver is plugged into a working USB port.
b
Re-open Flow.

Using CPS IR, Spark RF and ResponseCard RF/RF LCD Clickers

CPS IR clickers operate on infrared frequency (IR). Spark RF and ResponseCard RF/RF LCD operate on radio frequency (RF).
Prerequisites
Flow must be open on the presenter computer.
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It is recommended to check the ResponseCard RF option within the Flow software. Follow the steps below to select this option.
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Open Flow.
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Click the Options icon and select Settings.
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Below the Flow settings tab, select CPS IR, ResponseCard RF from the Limit features to this device’s capabilities drop-down menu.
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Click Save.
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Using Pulse RF and ResponseCard NXT Clickers

Pulse RF and ResponseCard NXT clickers operate on radio frequency (RF).
Prerequisites
Flow must be open on the presenter computer.
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It is recommended to check the Pulse or ResponseCard NXT option within the Flow software. Follow the steps below to select this option.
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Open Flow.
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Click the Options icon and select Settings.
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Below the Flow settings tab, select ResponseCard NXT, Pulse from the Limit features to this device’s capabilities drop-down menu.
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Click Save.

Using vPad with Flow

vPad is available for:
l PC, Mac and Linux platforms
l Android and iOS devices
l any internet browser that embeds FlashPlayer
Go to http://www.vpad-web.com or the appropriate app store to download the application.
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For optimal performance, a stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended. If Wi-Fi is unavailable, a direct LAN connection can be used.
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Open vPad.
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Enter the Student ID in the Student ID field. The Student ID must be entered to join the session with vPad.
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Enter the vPad session number in the vPad session field. Optionally, select the local session that appears below the vPad session field.
vPad
vPad is a free application available for PC, Mac and Linux platforms, as well as Android and iOS operating systems. Additionally, vPad can be used on any browser, on any operating system, that embeds FlashPlayer. By default, the Flow software is installed with a 30-day Premium trial license that allows up to 40 vPad devices to connect to a Flow session on the local network via Wi-Fi/Ethernet or through an internet connection (using a session internet address).
NOTE
When the 30-day Premium trial license expires, you are able to use the Demonstration Premium license which consists of two (2) complimentary vPad licenses and one (1) Homework license.
Licenses available for purchase include:
Standard - access to all features of Flow EXCEPT Constructed Response questions and Homework mode
Premium - access to all features of Flow INCLUDING Constructed Response questions and Homework mode
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License packs can be downloaded or distributed on flash drives. The flash drive must be inserted into a USB port on the computer running the Flow software whenever Flow is open to allow the software to read the vPad license information.
IMPORTANT
For more information about vPad, including the Technical Requirements, please refer to vPad .
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NAVIGATING FLOW

This chapter covers the following topics:
The Main Window Flow Menu

The Main Window

The Main Window displays several screens. When Flow is opened, the participant count, receiver and channel number, and vPad session number are displayed.
Flow Main Window (PC)
The Main Window can be minimized by clicking the minimize icon.
Additionally, Engage question, Manage participants, Session results and the Options icon are also available.
When a question is opened for voting, the percentage of collected answers and answer time are displayed.
Flow Main Window (Mac/Linux)
NOTE
Engage question is unavailable if participants have not joined the session. Refer to Participants for information about joining a session.
Options icon
When clicked, the Flow Menu is displayed. From the Flow Menu, you can access - among other selections - General options, vPad settings and the Flow question editor. Refer to the Flow Menu for more information.
Engage question
When clicked, a list of question types - including True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, Short Text, Numeric, and Constructed Response - appears in the Main Window. Refer to Create a Question for more information.
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Manage participants
When clicked, the Participant management window is displayed. From this window, a participant list can be created or imported to track participant data. For more information, see Participants.
Session results
When clicked, The Session results window is displayed. From the Session results window, you can view results by session, question or participant. For more information about Session results, see Results.
l Ensure participants listen to instructions prior to submitting answers
l Toggle between regular mode and touch mode
l Notification Center; view system, vPad, Raise Hand and other notifications

Flow Menu

To access the Flow Menu, click the Options icon from the Main Window.
Option Function
Flow question editor
Use the Flow question editor to edit or create questions and paste them into a variety of formats.
Load lesson Click Load lesson to load and display a lesson in self-paced mode or presentation mode.
Download homework Retrieve completed homework assignments from the Download homework option.
Load session Load a saved session and either edit the session or begin polling.
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Option Function
Click Flow settings to:
l Display results when polling closes
l Disable Microsoft Office security warnings (PC only)
l Minimize Flow when polling is opened
l Display Help at startup
l Display general and vPad notifications
l Select device capabilities
Settings
l Enable Auto-save (a copy of the session is kept, refreshing after each question)
Click vPad settings to:
l Disable the announcement of the session on the local network
l Customize the announcement by entering a session name in the Session name box.
Optionally, a password can be setup by selecting Require session password.
l Question options determine the size of the image to send to the vPad. A small image size
is suitable for small smart phones and/or large lecture halls. A large image size is best suited for large tablets and/or regular-sized classrooms.
License information License information displays the current license information.
Detect devices
Detect devices allows Device Manager to refresh and search for devices and/or a Wi-Fi connection.
Help and support The Help and support option opens the Flow User Guide.
About Flow Display the software version and company website link from the About Flow option.
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PARTICIPANTS

A participant list contains Student IDs, participant names and Device IDs. The use of a participant list allows for detailed reporting on each participant from a session.
This chapter covers:
Clicker Attributes Participant Lists

Clicker Attributes

Listed below are important clicker attributes.
Student ID
The Student ID varies:
CPS IR, Pulse and Spark clickers - typically the “sticker number” on the clicker
ResponseCard RF/RF LCD and ResponseCard NXT - the alphanumeric number below the barcode on the back of the device
Device ID
The Device ID is the unique number of the device, otherwise known as its serial number. The main function of the Device ID is to secure a clicker to a particular participant. In certain cases, ResponseCards RF/RF LCD or NXT clickers MAY be programmed to alternate Device IDs. If so, you will see a sticker indicating a different ID; i.e. 21.
Unnumbered Clickers
It is possible to change a Student ID directly from the clicker menu. For Pulse clickers, select Menu > Student ID > SID. Use the Alpha/Numeric button to switch from letter to numbers (firmware version .54 and above is required.)
For Spark clickers, use Device Manager to assign the Student ID: Click the Properties icon and select the Assign Student ID tab. Click Start Receiver, join the session with the channel number and press any button on the clicker. Enter the desired Student ID in the Student ID section and click Send SID to Clicker.

Participant Lists

There are several ways to create a participant list and register participants:
Registering Participants Anonymously Adding Participants to a Participant List Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX File Importing a Participant List from a Learning Management System (LMS) Using Assisted Registry
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Registering Participants Anonymously

Anonymous registration allows participants to quickly log in without entering their user information.
NOTE
The default setting is Allow anonymous participants if a participant list is not loaded prior to the start of a session.
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Open Flow.
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Participants may register by pressing any voting button on their device.
NOTE
Participants using Pulse or Spark clickers must press the Power button on the clicker and then enter the receiver channel number.
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To save the participant list, click Manage participants and select the Export icon above the Registered participants window.
The participant list is saved as a spreadsheet file (XLSX) and can be imported for future use. For more information on importing a spreadsheet file, see Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX File.

Adding Participants to a Participant List

Ideal for small classes, Flow provides the option to manually add participants one at a time.
Participant information can be entered into a participant list from the Participant management window.
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Open Flow.
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Click Manage participants.
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Below the Participant list window, click Add student.
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Enter the participant’s Student ID, first and last name (optional) and Device ID (optional).
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all participants are added to the Participant list window.
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To save the roster for future use, click the Export icon and save the file.
The participant list is saved as a spreadsheet file (XLSX) and can be imported for future use. For more information on importing a spreadsheet file, see Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX
File.
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To use this participant list in the current session: Select a registration method and refer to the chart below.
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CPS Pulse
Anonymous registration
Participants:
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Turn on the device.
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Enter the channel number.
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Press Enter.
Registration from a participant list
Instructors must load a participant list. If the Student ID in the participant list matches the clicker, instruct participants to:
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Turn on the device..
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Enter the channel number.
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Press Enter.
If the participant list includes the Device ID (the serial number located on the back of the device), instruct participants to:
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Turn on the device only.
Enable self-register
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
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Turn on the device.
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Enter the channel number.
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Press Enter.
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Enter the Student ID.
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Press Enter.
Assisted registry
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
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Turn on the device.
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Enter the channel number.
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Press Enter.
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Press any letter button when their name appears.
ResponseCard NXT
Participants:
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Verify that the device is on the correct channel.
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Press any number/letter button on the device.
Instructors must load a participant list. If the Student ID in the participant list matches the clicker, instruct participants to:
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Press any number/letter button on the device.
If the participant list includes the Device ID (the serial number located on the back of the device), instruct participants to:
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Press any number/letter button on the device.
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
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Enter the Student ID.
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Press OK.
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
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Open the Assisted Registry window.
Participants:
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Press any number/letter button on the device when their name is displayed.
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Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX File

A participant list can be imported from a CSV or XLSX file.
Prerequisites
A CSV or XLSX file where the columns equal:
Column A = Student ID
Column B = First Name
Column C = Last Name
Column D = Device ID
Headers and Columns C and D are optional
The file should contain the necessary information for your class.
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Open Flow.
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Click Manage participants.
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Click the Load roster icon and select Load roster from file.
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Browse to the saved file location and click Open. The file is imported into Flow.
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To use this participant list in the current session: Select a registration method and refer to the chart below.
CPS Pulse
Anonymous registration
Participants:
1
Turn on the device.
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Enter the channel number.
3
Press Enter.
Registration from a participant list
Instructors must load a participant list. If the Student ID in the participant list matches the clicker, instruct participants to:
1
Turn on the device..
2
Enter the channel number.
3
Press Enter.
If the participant list includes the Device ID (the serial number located on the back of the device), instruct participants to:
1
Turn on the device only.
Enable self-register
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
1
Turn on the device.
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Enter the channel number.
3
Press Enter.
4
Enter the Student ID.
5
Press Enter.
Assisted registry
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
1
Turn on the device.
2
Enter the channel number.
3
Press Enter.
4
Press any letter button when their name appears.
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ResponseCard NXT
Anonymous registration
Participants:
1
Verify that the device is on the correct channel.
2
Press any number/letter button on the device.
Registration from a participant list
Instructors must load a participant list. If the Student ID in the participant list matches the clicker, instruct participants to:
1
Press any number/letter button on the device.
If the participant list includes the Device ID (the serial number located on the back of the device), instruct participants to:
1
Press any number/letter button on the device.
Enable self-register
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
Participants:
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Enter the Student ID.
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Press OK.
Assisted registry
Prior to registration, instructors must load a participant list that includes all Student IDs for the session.
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Open the Assisted Registry window.
Participants:
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Press any number/letter button on the device when their name is displayed.

Importing a Participant List from a Learning Management System (LMS)

Flow supports the following Learning Management Systems (LMS): Blackboard, Moodle and any LMS with the Flow plug-in properly enabled. Confirm with your IT department that the integration is properly setup before attempting to use the integration.
Prerequisites
The eInstruction Portal Service (EPS) module must be implemented.
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Open Flow.
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Click Manage participants.
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Click the Load roster icon and select Load roster from LMS.
4
Enter your LMS User Name and Password.
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Select the server from the Server Type drop-down menu.
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Enter the Server URL.
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Click Connect.
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Select your participant list from the drop-down menu. The participant list is imported into Flow.
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Using Assisted Registry

Assisted registry provides a fast and simple way to register participants from a list for smaller audiences (ideally less than 50 participants). The steps below can be performed before each presentation to ensure each participant has registered.
IMPORTANT
Assisted registry is not compatible with vPad.
Prerequisites
A participant list that contains names or Student IDs (Device IDs are optional) is required. For instructions on how to create a participant list, see Adding Participants to a Participant List, Importing a Participant List from a CSV or XLSX File, or
Importing a Participant List from a Learning Management System (LMS).
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Open Flow.
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Click Manage particpants.
3
Load the appropriate participant list.
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Click the Assisted Registry icon. The Assisted Registry window opens.
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Each participant must press a button on their response device when their name appears on screen. The Device ID for the participant will appear in the Device ID field.
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Click the forward button to move to the next participant. Alternatively, select Auto advance to allow the software to automatically advance to the next participant.
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To limit the amount of time a participant has to register, click the Options icon and select Settings. Within the Flow settings tab, adjust the seconds next to the Timeout to confirm
attendance setting. If the participant registers before the time is up, the list will automatically advance to the next participant.
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Click Close after all participants have registered their device. The participant list is temporarily saved. To permanently save the participant list, click the Export icon within the
Registered participants panel.
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CREATE A QUESTION

This chapter covers question creation in the following ways:
Impromptu Flow Question Editor Using the Flow Question Editor PowerPoint (PC Only) Flow Lesson Lesson Builder Homework

Impromptu

Impromptu polling consists of questions asked from the desktop without advance preparation.
Click Engage question from the Main Window and select a question type. Optionally, set the question parameters.
Question Types
Question Type Description
True/False A true/false question requires participants to respond with 1/A for true or 2/B for false.
Multiple Choice A multiple choice question may have up to 10 answer options.
Multiple Answer
A multiple answer question may have up to 10 answer options, however there may be more than one answer to the question.
Short Text A short text question requires participants to respond with a word or phrase.
Numeric A numeric question requires participants to respond with a numeric value.
Constructed Response A constructed response question requires participants to build or create an answer.
Question Parameters
Question Type Parameters
l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Penalty - The penalty for an incorrect answer can be set by selecting a
True/False
percentage from the drop-down menu.For example, if a value is 5 points and the
penalty is 50%, the score will be -2.5 for incorrect answers.
l Answer - Select True or False as the correct answer. A value of None can also be
selected if there is no correct answer.
l Use letters for answers - If checked, letters will be used as answer bullets. If
unchecked, numbers will be displayed as answer bullets.
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Question Type Parameters
l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
l Choices - Select up to 10 answer choices from the menu.
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Penalty - The penalty for an incorrect answer can be set by selecting a
Multiple Choice
percentage from the drop-down menu..For example, if a value is 5 points and
the penalty is 50%, the score will be -2.5 for incorrect answers.
l Answer - Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
l Use letters for answers - If checked, letters will be used as answer bullets. If
unchecked, numbers will be displayed as answer bullets.
l Advanced mode - If checked, the percentage of the total value is awarded for each
answer choice (+100/-1000).
l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
l Choices - Select up to 10 answer choices from the menu.
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Penalty - The penalty for an incorrect answer can be set by selecting a
percentage from the drop-down menu..For example, if a value is 5 points and the penalty is 50%, the score will be -2.5 for incorrect answers.
Multiple Answer
l Answer - Select the correct answer or answers.
l Use letters for answers - If checked, letters will be used as answer bullets. If
unchecked, numbers will be displayed as answer bullets.
l Allow partial credit - If checked, partial credit will be awarded to participants who
only correctly answer part of the question. For example, if the correct answer is A, B and C and the participant answers only A, the score will be .33. If the participant answers A and B, the score will be .66.
l Advanced mode - If checked, the percentage of the total value is awarded for each
answer choice (+100/-1000).
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l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Penalty - The penalty for an incorrect answer can be set by selecting a
percentage from the drop-down menu.For example, if a value is 5 points and the penalty is 50%, the score will be -2.5 for incorrect answers.
l Answer - Enter the short answer text in the box provided. To enter a correct answer
or multiple answers, click +.
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Question Type Parameters
l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
l Answer - Enter the numeric answer text in the box provided. In the +- box, enter
Numeric
the margin of error.
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Penalty - The penalty for an incorrect answer can be set by selecting a
percentage from the drop-down menu.For example, if a value is 5 points and the penalty is 50%, the score will be -2.5 for incorrect answers.
l Title - Enter the question text.
l Value - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the
box provided.
Constructed Response
l Max Time - Set the time allotted for participants to answer the question.
l Predefined Picture - If a predefined image is not selected, the instructor's desktop
will be displayed.

Flow Question Editor

Questions prepared with the Flow question editor can be dragged, dropped and polled in a variety of applications.

Using the Flow Question Editor

In the Flow question editor, you can edit current questions, create new questions and set question parameters.
1
Click the Options icon and select Flow question editor. The Flow question editor opens.
2
Select a question type from the Type drop-down menu.
3
Enter a question title.
Optionally, enter an ID, a Max. Time, Point Value, Penalty Value, Answer Option(s) and Correct Answer(s).
Optionally, click Content Screenshot to set up question content.
The Edit question content window opens.
Select the type of content to add:
l Screenshot - Flow takes a screenshot of the desktop. The screenshot is displayed when the question is polled
or when results are viewed.
l Custom text - enter the text in box provided.
l Internet content - select the content Content source drop-down menu and enter the URL.
Click Save.
Optionally, customize the question by changing the placeholder from the Show question as drop-down menu, including text with the question, including the correct answer in the tooltip, or displaying a custom tooltip.
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Click Generate question to create a Flow question.
5
Paste or drag and drop the question into an application, such as Word.
An icon is placed next to the Flow question.
The question is copied to the clipboard and can be pasted into a number of formats. The compatible formats include: Microsoft Office®, OpenOffice™, Adobe Flash®, SCORM®, HTML, SMART Notebook™, ActivInspire®, a WorkSpace blank page and in a Windows file folder.
The question can also be placed into the desired format by selecting the icon next to Customize your question, dragging the icon and dropping it into the document.
TIP
For OpenOffice Users:
If using Open Impress, select Include Text.
To insert a question in OpenOffice Writer, click Generate Question and select Edition > Special Paste > HTML.

PowerPoint (PC Only)

During installation, the Flow PowerPoint add-in is installed as a PowerPoint COM add-in. The add-in allows you to insert polling questions into a presentation and allow PowerPoint to automate the presentation.
WARNING
Interwrite Response and Smarttech PowerPoint add-ins conflict with the Flow PowerPoint add-in. Conflicting add-ins can be disabled through the PowerPoint COM Add-ins.
1
Open PowerPoint and the desired presentation.
2
Select a slide from within the presentation.
3
Click the Add-Ins tab from the PowerPoint toolbar .
4
Click the Set Flow question icon. The Flow Question window is displayed.
5
Select a question type and enter the question parameters.
6
Click Save. A Flow icon is placed on the slide, indicating that a Flow question is associated with the slide.

Flow Lesson

When a Flow lesson is loaded, a window is opened and the following options are displayed:
l Select all - check this option to include all questions in the lesson
l Engage lesson - click to begin polling
l Manage participants - click to register participants or assign participants to a participant list
l Session results - click to view results data
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l Presentation mode - allows the instructor to manually advance questions
l Shuffle questions for vPad - check to rearrange the order of questions for vPad users

Exporting Session Results as a Flow Lesson

Follow the steps below to export session results.
Prerequisites
Saved session questions are required.
1
From the Flow Main Window, click Session results. The Session results window is displayed.
2
Click the Export results icon and select Export Flow lesson. The Export Flow Lesson window opens. Optionally, enter the following information:
l Lesson ID
l Title
l Author name
l Description
l Time limit
3
Click the checkmark.
4
In the Save Lesson window, enter a name for the file and, if needed, browse to a new save location.
5
Click Save. The lesson is saved as a FLL file.
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Lesson Builder

Lesson Builder installs with Flow as a supplemental application that allows you to create, modify and adapt a Flow lesson that you can display in self-paced mode or presentation mode. When Flow and Lesson Builder install, a shortcut to Lesson Builder will be made available on the Desktop (PC)/in the Finder (Mac)/in Dash Home (Linux).
Icon Function
New lesson Open a new lesson
Load
Save Save the current lesson
Save as... Save the current lesson to a specified location
Lesson properties
Print
Import from Flow Import a Flow lesson to use as a lesson
Import from PowerPoint (PC only)
Publish homework
(available only for premium vPad license users)
Options Access to the Language drop-down menu
Help Open the Flow user guide
Load a previously saved lesson from another location, such as a flash drive or shared drive
Display a window with the following properties: Title, Author, Description, Lesson ID, Shuffle questions, Time, Questions, Grade, Lesson models
Print the lesson
Set the general printing display from the Force page break drop-down menu. To preview prior to printing, click the Preview button.
Import a PowerPoint file to use as a lesson
Upload the test to the Homework cloud so that vPad participants can respond to the lesson in the given time frame (maximum one month)

Adding a Question

Follow the steps below to add a question in the Lesson Builder.
1
Open the Lesson Builder .
2
Within the Question Properties section, enter the question parameters using the fields and drop-down menus provided.
3
Click Set up content. The Content editor opens.
a
Click Text from the left panel to add text to the question.
b
Click Image from the left panel to add an image to the question.
c
Click Image URL from the left panel to add an image url to the question.
d
Click HTML URL from the left panel to add a hyperlink to the question.
e
Click YouTube URL from the left panel to add a link to a YouTube video to the question.
4
Click Save.
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Click Add question to insert another question.
6
Click Remove question to remove an unwanted question.
7
Repeat steps 2 - 5 as necessary.
8
Click the Save or Save as icon to save the new lesson.

Printing a Lesson

Prerequisites
A lesson with at least one question. See Adding a Question to create a lesson in the Lesson Builder.
1
Open the Lesson Builder.
2
Do one of the following:
l Create a new lesson
l Load a lesson
l Import a lesson
l Import a PowerPoint presentation (PC only)
3
From the Lesson Builder ribbon, click Print. The Print Assistant opens. Optionally, select the page break from the Force page break drop-down menu. Optionally, change the image size from the Printed picture size drop-down menu.
4
Select Print default question order or Print selected lesson models.
TIP
Select Print lesson models to print several versions of a lesson.
5
Click Preview to preview the lesson.
6
Click Print.

Homework

A Flow lesson can be published as a homework assignment. The homework assignment must be completed within one (1) month of publication.
This section covers:
Publishing Homework via the Lesson Builder Assigning Homework Downloading and Viewing Completed Homework
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Publishing Homework via the Lesson Builder

This feature is available for:
l Premium licenses users
l Trial users and users with Demonstration Premium licenses (one (1) complimentary Homework license)
1
Open the Lesson Builder.
2
Manually create a lesson or load a lesson file.
3
After the lesson is created or loaded, click the Publish homework icon. The Homework window opens.
4
Enter your name in the Instructor name field.
5
Enter your class name in the Class name field.
6
Enter your e-mail address in the Instructor e-mail field. Optionally, enter a homework description in the Description field.
7
Enter the Homework ID prefix; i.e. HIS (for history).
8
Enter a password with a minimum of six (6) alpha-numeric characters in the Password field.
9
Enter the completion date in the Date limit field.
10
Click Start Upload. You will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the Homework ID and password.

Assigning Homework

After you have published the homework assignment to the Turning Technologies server, it is accessible for one (1) month via the Homework ID provided in the auto-generated e-mail sent to you from Turning Technologies.
1
Provide participants with the Homework ID.
2
Prompt participants to login using their vPads.
NOTE
Participants must tap Do you want to do your homework? Tap here at the bottom of the vPad login screen to switch to Homework Mode.
3
After participants have logged in using their vPads, the homework assignment is displayed.
NOTE
Once the homework is loaded onto the device, participants can complete the assignment offline if necessary and upload the assignment at a later time when a network is available.
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Downloading and Viewing Completed Homework

Follow the steps below when you are ready to download and view homework results.
1
Open Flow.
2
Click the Options icon and select Load homework.
3
Enter the Homework ID for the assignment in the ID field and the password in the Password field.
4
Click Download.
5
The results are imported into Flow.
6
Click Session results to view the lesson.
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POLLING

The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
Time Response Grid Question Statistics Asking Questions

Time

The timer is used to keep track of how much time has elapsed between presenting the question and when all participants have responded to the question. If all participants have responded before the timer reaches 0, polling will automatically close. If the timer reaches 0 and all participants have not responded, a message prompting the instructor to end or continue the current question is displayed.
IMPORTANT
If the timer reaches 0 and all participants have not responded, and you choose to continue the question, the time will go into the negative.

Manually Adding Time to a Question

1
Open Flow.
2
Register participants.
3
Click Engage question.
4
Select a question type. Optionally, enter question parameters.
5
Poll the question.
6
To add time to the question, click the + next to the Timer.
The time increases by 10 seconds.
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Response Grid

A response grid indicates which participants have responded to the question. The response grid is available when polling is open.

Viewing the Response Grid

Participants are identified by Student ID or first name or last name.
1
Open Flow.
2
Register participants.
3
Poll a question.
4
While polling is opened, click Response grid.
5
The response grid is displayed. Participants who have responded to the question are highlighted in green, while participants who have not responded
are highlighted in red. If Allow answers to be changed is selected, participants who changed answers are highlighted in blue.

Question Statistics

Instructors can view incoming responses in real time.

Viewing Results in Real Time

1
Open Flow.
2
Poll a question.
3
While polling is opened, click Question statistics. The Question statistics window opens.
4
Select the type of chart to display from the top left corner of the window.
NOTE
Chart types vary depending on the question. Additionally, the last chart selected will be the first chart displayed with the next question.
For more information on question statistics and results, including editing questions, see Results.

Asking Questions

Asking Impromptu Questions

This option is ideal if questions are based off of an image, webpage, PDF, etc. Impromptu questions are administered directly from the Main Window, allowing you to poll atop any application.
1
Open Flow.
2
Register participants.
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Click Engage question .
4
Select the question type from the Main Window.
Optionally, enter the question parameters.
5
Click the arrow to begin the question .
6
Click End question after all participants have answered.
1
The Question statistics chart is displayed.
2
Repeat steps 3 - 7 as necessary.

Asking Questions from the Flow Question Editor

NOTE
Follow the steps below to disable the control-click function in Word.
Click File and select Options. Select the Advanced tab and uncheck Use CTRL + Click to follow
hyperlink.
WARNING
(PC only) Microsoft Office security warnings must be disabled when using Word or Excel. To disable the security warnings, click the Flow Options icon, select Settings and check Disable Microsoft Office security warnings for Flow questions.
In OpenOffice Writer, disable the CTRL + Click function by following this path: Tools > Options > Security > Security options and warnings > Options > Security options > disable the click by holding down the Ctrl key required to follow hyperlinks function.
1
Open Flow and click the Options icon.
2
Select Flow question editor.
3
Create a question and when finished, click Generate Question. For steps on how to create a Flow question, see .
4
Paste or drag and drop the question into an application, such as Word. An icon is placed next to the Flow question.
5
Exit the Flow question editor.
6
Register participants.
7
Click the Flow icon in the external application to poll the question.

Asking Questions in a PowerPoint Presentation

The Flow PowerPoint add-in provides a simple way to administer a question and answer session directly from PowerPoint.
Prerequisites
A PowerPoint presentation with Flow questions.
1
Open Flow.
2
Register participants.
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Open PowerPoint.
4
Start the Slide Show.
5
Click the start question icon when it appears on the slide.
NOTE
The polling question will automatically begin if Automatically start question is selected within the Flow PowerPoint add-in.
6
The percentage of submitted answers appears in the Flow Main Window.
7
Click End Question after all participants have answered.
NOTE
The polling question will automatically end if Finish current question when time is up is selected within the Flow PowerPoint add-in.
The Question statistics chart is displayed if Show results when polling closes is selected in Options > Settings > Flow settings. The Question statistics chart will not appear if Advance slide when question ends is selected within the Flow PowerPoint add-in.
8
Advance to the next question in the Slide Show.
9
Repeat steps 5 - 8 as necessary.

Asking Questions from a Flow Lesson

Follow the steps below to poll questions from a Flow lesson.
1
Open Flow.
2
Click the Options icon and select Load lesson.
3
Browse to the saved lesson and click Open.
4
Register participants.
5
Click Engage lesson.
6
Click End polling after all participants have finished the test.
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RESULTS

This chapter covers:
View Results Chart Options Edit Questions Save Session Export Results

View Results

Session results can be viewed by session, question or participant.
TIP
Reports can be displayed on MobiView. Tap the Reports icon on the MobiView Home Screen to view results.

Viewing Results by Session

The results by session view provides participant data such as name, Student ID, score and grade.
Prerequisites
A session with participant data.
1
After or during the session, click Session results. The Session results window is displayed.
2
From within the Session results window, you can:
l Adjust grading options
l Save the session data
l Export the results to HTML, XLSX or to a Flow lesson
l Send the results to vPads
l Clear session data
l Drag and drop the session data into another application
3
To adjust the grading options, click Grading options, enter the new minimum (must be greater than zero) and maximum scores and click Save.
4
Click Close.
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Viewing Results by Question

The results by question view provides data based on each question. In this window, you can reorder the question list, edit and delete questions, and view screenshots of each question.
Prerequisites
A session with participant data.
1
After the session, click Session results.
2
The Session results window is displayed.
3
Select the Questions tab.
4
From within the Session results window, you can:
l Adjust grading options
l Select a question and view its data
l Select a report by clicking on the desired Report icon
l Show the correct answer by selecting the Right answer check box
l Click the Pen icon to view the participant's response and/or comment, add a comment, weigh the grade
l Save the session data
l Export the results to HTML, Excel or to a Flow lesson
l Send the results to vPads
l Clear session data
l Drag and drop the chart into another application
5
Drag and drop the session data into another application
6
Click Close.

Viewing Results by Participant

The results by participant view displays each participant’s answer choice, response time and score.
Prerequisites
A session with participant data.
1
After the session, click Session results.
2
The Session results window is displayed.
3
Select the Participants tab.
4
From within the Session results window, you can:
l Adjust grading options
l Select a participant and view its data
l Save the session data
l Export the results to HTML, Excel or to a Flow lesson
l Send the results to vPads
l Clear session data
l Drag and drop the session data into another application
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Chart Options

The Question statistics window displays the collected answers in a pie, bar, participant, word cloud, or response over time chart.
NOTE
For Multiple Answer questions, a bar chart shows the response given while a histogram chart shows the distribution.
Pie chart (Answer distribution)
A pie chart displays the results of participant responses. From the Question statistics window, a correct answer can be set by
clicking the chart, clicking the chart legend or selecting the Edit Question icon.
A correct answer can also be set from the Session results window.
Bar chart (Answer distribution)
A bar chart displays the results of participant responses. From the Question statistics window, a correct answer can be set by clicking the chart, clicking the chart legend or selecting the Edit Question icon.
A correct answer can also be set from the Session results window.
Participant responses
The Participant responses chart displays the Student ID, participant name, Device ID, time, response and associated score. From the Question Statistics window, a correct answer can be set by clicking the chart, clicking the chart legend or selecting the Edit Question icon.
A correct answer can also be set from the Session results window.
Word Cloud
The Word Cloud chart is a graph that displays a large amount of text in a meaningful way. Each response received is displayed in a different color with important or repetitive responses displayed in large text; the size of the word is relative to the number of responses given for that specific word.
A correct answer can be set by clicking on a specific word.
Response over time
The Response over time chart tracks the time (in seconds) it takes for each participant to respond to the question. From the
Question Statistics window, a correct answer can be set by clicking the chart, clicking the chart legend or selecting the Edit Question icon.
A correct answer can also be set from the Session results window.
Content
Click the Content icon to view a screenshot of the desktop when a particular question was polled.
IMPORTANT
Charts can be dragged and dropped into any external application.
If dragging and dropping into PowerPoint, drop the chart outside of a text zone while in edit mode.
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Icon Use
Send results to vPads
Ask the question again; previous results will be erased
Edit the question
Delete the question from the session
Drag and drop the report charts into another application
Drag and drop the session data (text only) into another application

Edit Questions

There are three ways to set a correct answer via the Question statistics or the Session results windows:
l Click the area of the chart that corresponds with the correct answer letter/number
l Click on the chart legend that corresponds with the correct answer letter/number
l Click the Edit question icon
The editing options vary depending on the question

Save Session

Saving the session and viewing the results at a later time allows you to change participant grades, edit questions and answers, generate a Flow lesson and publish Homework.

Saving Session Results

Results can be saved to any location: network drive, flash drive, desktop folder, etc.
Prerequisites
A session with participant data.
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After the session, click Session results from the Main Window. The Session results window is displayed.
2
Click the Save results icon.
3
Choose to save the session data to an LMS or Flow session file.
l LMS - a full report will be saved to your LMS gradebook
IMPORTANT
Implementation of the EPS module is required for this action.
l Flow session file - saves as an editable XML containing the Flow session, results and participants

Export Results

Session results can be quickly exported to HTML, XLS/XLSX or a Flow lesson.

Exporting Session Results

Results can be saved to any location: network drive, flash drive, desktop folder, etc.
Prerequisites
A session with participant data.
1
After the session, or when the session is reloaded, click Session results from the Main Window. The Session results window is displayed.
2
Click the Export results icon.
3
Choose to export the session data to HTML, XLSX or a Flow lesson.
l HTML - includes screenshots, detailed grades and answers, and a summary of the session
l XLSX - an editable spreadsheet that includes screenshots, detailed grades and answers, and a summary of the
session.
NOTE
For Excel 2002 users, please refer to the following Microsoft KnowledgeBase article concerning compatibility packs http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924074/en.
l Flow lesson - saves as a particular file format (FLL) specific to Flow that allows you to load into:
l Lesson Builder for editing
l Lesson Builder to publish as Homework
l Flow to display as self-paced mode or presentation mode
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CONTACT US

For additional help, contact Turning Technologies Technical Support.
Technical Support is available from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST.
From within the contiguous United States, you can reach Technical Support toll-free by calling 866.746.3015. If you are calling from outside of the United States, please call +1 330.746.3015.
Technical Support may also be reached via e-mail at support@turningtechnologies.com or support@einstruction.com, a brand of Turning Technologies.
Office Locations
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VPAD

The vPad application turns electronic devices into clickers, allowing participants to respond in class from tablets, computers, smart phones and other compatible devices.
This document covers:
What is vPad? Technical Requirements Installation Polling Homework Mode

What is vPad?

vPad is a free application available for PC, Mac and Linux platforms, as well as Android and iOS operating systems. Additionally, vPad can be used on any browser, on any operating system, that embeds FlashPlayer. By default, the Flow software is installed with a 30-day Premium trial license that allows up to 40 vPad devices to connect to a Flow session on the local network via Wi-Fi/Ethernet or through an internet connection (using a session internet address).
NOTE
When the 30-day Premium trial license expires, you are able to use the Demonstration Premium license which consists of two (2) complimentary vPad licenses and one (1) Homework license.

Technical Requirements

vPad Desktop
l Windows® XP SP 3, Vista, 7 or 8 (32 and 64-bit)
l Recommended for use with Windows computers and Windows Surface tablet
l Mac OS X v10.7, 10.8 or 10.9
l Recommended for use with Mac computers
vPad Java
l Linux Ubuntu® 12.04
l Recommended for use with offline Linux computers
vPad Web
PC
l Windows XP SP 3, Vista, 7, PRO 8.x, RT 8.1
l IE 9, IE 10, IE 11, Firefox or Chrome
l Adobe® Flash® Player®
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l OS X v10.7, 10.8, 10.9
l Safari, Firefox or Chrome
l Adobe Flash Player
Linux
l Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
l Chrome
l Adobe Flash Player
vPad Smartphone
l Android 2.1 or higher
l iOS 5.1 or higher
vPad Tablet
l Android 2.3 or higher
l Recommended for use with Android tablets that have a screen size of 7 inches or larger
l iOS 5.1 or higher
l Recommended for use with iPad

Installation

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing vPad on an Android or iOS device, or a computer.

Installing the Application to a Device

Follow the steps below to search for and install the vPad application.
Prerequisites
Refer to Technical Requirements for a list of compatible devices.
1
Search for the vPad app in the Google Play Store (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS).
2
Download the application to your device.

Installing vPad on the Computer

Visit http://www.vpad-web.com to download vPad.
How to install vPad for PC...
1
Double-click the EXE file. The InstallShield Wizard opens.
2
Click Next.
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Read the End User License Agreement (EULA). If you agree to the terms and conditions, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio button.
4
Click Next.
5
Select either the Complete or Custom radio button. It is recommended to select the Complete setup.
6
Click Next.
7
Click Install.
8
Click Finish.
How to install vPad for Mac...
1
Double-click the ZIP file.
2
Control-click the .pkg file and select Open with Installer. The InstallShield Wizard opens.
3
Click Continue.
4
Read the End User License Agreement (EULA). If you agree to the terms and conditions, click Continue.
5
Click Install.
6
Click Close.
How to install vPad for Linux...
1
Double-click the ZIP file.
2
Extract the file and save it to a specified location.
3
Open the extracted file.
4
Click Run in terminal.
5
If you accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA), click Accept.

Using vPad Web

vPad Web refers to the use of the vPad application on any internet browser, on any operating system, that embeds Flash Player.
IMPORTANT
l vPad Web can switch to local mode but cannot display the session on the local network.
l Internet connection is required to start the application.
l Homework cannot be stored locally.
l Closing the web browser will not prompt the User leaving notification inside Flow.
1
Go to http://www.vpad-web.com.
2
Click Launch vPad Web.
3
Enter your Student ID and vPad Session ID.
4
Tap/click .
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Refer to Polling for information about responding to polling questions.
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Polling

This section contains the following topics:
Logging into a vPad Session Responding to a True/False or Multiple Choice Question Responding to a Multiple Answer Question Responding to a Short Text or Numeric Question Responding to a Constructed Response Question

Logging into a vPad Session

1
Open vPad on your device or computer.
2
Tap/click the Enter Your Student ID field. Enter your Student ID.
3
Tap/click the Enter vPad Session ID field. Enter the Session ID. Optionally, select the appropriate session from the list of available sessions. UPnP protocol must be enabled on the
local network.
4
Tap/click .
5
You have now joined the session.
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Responding to a True/False or Multiple Choice Question

1
When polling is opened, the question and answer choices are displayed.
True/False Question
Multiple Choice Question
2
Tap/click the circle that corresponds to your answer choice. Answer selections can be changed if the Allow answers to be changed option is selected.
NOTE
Participants can tap the Comments icon to add a comment. Instructors can view the comment(s) after the question has ended by hovering over the bubble
icon in Session results > Participants.
3
Tap/click the Submit icon. Once polling is closed, the results are displayed on the instructor's computer.
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Responding to a Multiple Answer Question

1
When polling is opened, the question and answer choices are displayed.
Multiple Answer Question
2
Tap/click the checkboxes that correspond to your answer choices. Answer selections can be changed if the Allow answers to be changed option is selected.
NOTE
Participants can tap the Comments icon to add a comment. Instructors can view the comment(s) after the question has ended by hovering over the bubble
icon in Session results > Participants.
3
Tap/click the Submit icon. Once polling is closed, the results are displayed on the instructor's computer.
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Responding to a Short Text or Numeric Question

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When polling is opened, the question and answer choices are displayed.
Short Text Question
Numeric Question
2
Tap/click the answer box to enter the answer.
NOTE
Participants can tap the Comments icon to add a comment. Instructors can view the comment(s) after the question has ended by hovering over the bubble
icon in Session results > Participants.
3
Tap/click the Submit icon when finished.
4
Once polling is closed, the results are displayed on the instructor's computer.
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Responding to a Constructed Response Question

This feature is available for:
l Premium licenses users
l Trial users and users with expired trial licenses (two (2) complimentary licenses)
IMPORTANT
Constructed Response questions are not compatible on smartphones.
1
When polling is opened, the question and answer choices are displayed.
Constructed Response Question
2
Use the tools to answer the question.
NOTE
Participants can tap the Comments icon to add a comment. Instructors can view the comment(s) after the question has ended by hovering over the bubble
icon in Session results > Participants.
3
Tap/click the Submit icon when finished. Once polling is closed, the results are displayed on the instructor's computer.

Homework Mode

Instructors must have a premium license to retrieve homework lessons.

Using Homework Mode

1
Open the vPad application.
2
Tap/click Do you want to do your homework? Tap/Click here
3
Tap/click the Enter Your Student ID field. Enter your Student ID.
4
Tap/click the Enter the Homework ID field. Enter the Homework ID.
5
Tap/click . The homework assignment is displayed.
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After the assignment is complete, tap/click Save homework. The following prompt is displayed.
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Tap/click OK. A confirmation is displayed stating that the homework has been successfully saved. Once the homework is sent, it
cannot be resubmitted.
8
Tap/click OK. You are logged out of vPad.
NOTE
If the vPad app is closed prior to completing the assignment, a warning appears the next time the app is opened prompting you to reload the assignment.
NOTE
Once the homework is loaded onto the device, participants can complete the assignment offline if necessary and upload the assignment at a later time when a network is available.

Saving Homework Locally

If a participant elects to leave the Homework session, a message appears prompting the participant to Save locally, Discard or Return. If Save locally is selected, the participant can save the homework and upload the assignment at a later time.
IMPORTANT
The Save locally feature is only available for PC and Mac, and iPad and Android tablets.
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