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We've developed some job aides to help you get started using a Student Response System in your classroom.

• Daily Checklist (PDF document)
  We've created a daily checklist. This is a step-by-step guide to help you use TurningPoint in your classroom everyday. To minimize problems, follow these steps before you start class each day.
  
  
• Avoid Crashes (PDF document)
  This document may help you avoid crashes in PowerPoint and TurningPoint. Keep this around while you're creating your presentation lectures.
  
  
• How to print a participant list using Excel (PDF document)
  This document describes how to copy and paste a participant list into Excel so you can print it out and take it to class. Ask students to verify that the clicker ID associated with their name is correct by initialing it. This is the best way to find out how many students have obtained a clicker for your course.
  
  
• Setting the channel in TurningPoint (PDF document)
  This document show you how to set the channel within TurningPoint.
  
  
• Teach students how to use clickers (PDF document)
  
  
• Teach students how to use clickers (PowerPoint file)
  
  
• How to set up a color scheme for your PowerPoint presentation (Flash movie)
  This movie demonstrates how to set up a color scheme in PowerPoint.
  
  

TurningPoint Anywhere - allows you to poll your class without having to use PowerPoint.

• Use TurningPoint Anywhere on a PC
  Learn how to poll your class using TurningPoint Anywhere on a Windows PC.
  
  
• Use TurningPoint Anywhere on a Mac
  Learn how to poll your class using TurningPoint Anywhere on a Apple Macintosh computer.
  
  
• Get a Participant List using TurningPoint Anywhere on a Mac
  Learn how to acquire a participant list using TurningPoint Anywhere on a Apple Macintosh computer.