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Clicker Models at UB

There are several models of clickers in use at UB.

ResponseCard NXT clicker.

ResponseCard NXT

New intuitive interface allows for cell-phone style text entry for short answers questions.

ResponseCard XR clicker.

ResponseCard XR

Create interavtive polls in any Mac or PC application.

ResponseCard RF clicker.

ResponseCard RF

Simplest clicker that supports multiple choice questions, available as loaner sets.

ResponseWare icon.

ResponseWare

The UB wireless network may be insufficient to support all student ResponseWare connection attempts. UB recommends that students use clickers (ResponseCard models RF, XR or NXT).

Create interavtive polls in any Mac or PC application.

Students respond via Web browsers on a smart device or laptop:

  • Apple® iPhone™
  • Blackberry® smartphones
  • Windows Mobile® devices
  • Laptop or Desktop

A side-by-side comparision of UB's clickers

XR NXT
  • Supports:
    • multiple choice questions
    • short answer questions
    • numeric response questions
  • Requires two AAA batteries
  • Can be used for self-paced testing
  • Angled LCD display
  • Display Features:
    • Channel Number
    • Battery Life Indicator
    • Answer Choice
    • Response Confirmation
  • $55 new in the bookstore, $40 new from Turning Technologies
  • Same as RF
  • Channel is set from main menu
  • Answer mode function to change to text or numeric entry
  • Self-paced testing allows for entire test to be submitted at once, when student finishes answering questions
  • Channel is automatically picked up, or typed in by using “Channel” button
  • Automatically sets input mode to match type of question
  • Cell phone style text entry
  • Students can “text” in questions or comments for faculty to see in real time
  • In self-paced testing, individual results can be automatically sent to student upon completion

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