Turning Technologies Flow User Manual

Flow for PC, Mac and Linux

User Guide

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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:

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, 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.

Click the Download icon that corresponds to the Stand-alone Offline Installer.

Open the executable Setup file after it has downloaded.

Click Next when prompted by the InstallShield Wizard.

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.

Optionally, change the software install location.

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Click Next.

Click Install.

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.

Click Download.

Double-click the ZIP file.

Double-click the PKG file. The Flow Installer opens.

Click Continue.

If you accept the terms in the End User License Agreement (EULA), click Continue.

Click Install.

Click Continue Installation.

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.

Click Download.

Double-click the ZIP file.

Extract the file and save it to a specified location.

Open the extracted file.

Click Run in terminal.

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.

Plug in the appropriate receiver.

Open Device Manager and verify that the receiver is recognized.

If the receiver is not recognized, close Device Manager.

Exit Device Manager from the notification area(PC)/Menu Extras area (Mac)/Dash Home (Linux).

Re-open Device Manager.

Open Flow.

Verify that the receiver is displayed in the Flow Main Window.

If the receiver is not displayed, exit Flow.

Verify the receiver is plugged into a working USB port.

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.

TIP

It is recommended to check the ResponseCard RF option within the Flow software. Follow the steps below to select this option.

Open Flow.

Click the Options icon and select Settings.

Below the Flow settings tab, select CPS IR, ResponseCard RF from the Limit features to this device’s capabilities drop-down menu.

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.

TIP

It is recommended to check the Pulse or ResponseCard NXT option within the Flow software. Follow the steps below to select this option.

Open Flow.

Click the Options icon and select Settings.

Below the Flow settings tab, select ResponseCard NXT, Pulse from the Limit features to this device’s capabilities drop-down menu.

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.

TIP

For optimal performance, a stable Wi-Fi connection is recommended. If Wi-Fi is unavailable, a direct LAN connection can be used.

Open vPad.

Enter the Student ID in the Student ID field. The Student ID must be entered to join the session with vPad.

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:

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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.

Open Flow.

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.

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.

Open Flow.

Click Manage participants.

Below the Participant list window, click Add student.

Enter the participant’s Student ID, first and last name (optional) and Device ID (optional).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all participants are added to the Participant list window.

TIP

To save the roster for future use, click the Export icon and save the file.

File.

To use this participant list in the current session: Select a registration method and refer to the chart below.

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Turning Technologies Flow User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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