SETUP & RESOURCE GUIDE
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1. AA natin F 15 SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Install the Toolbar SOFTWARE THE ZKNOW TOOLBAR Install the Toolbar Install the 2Know Toolbar using the CD at the back of this guide After inserting the CD into your computer double click 2Know _Toolbar_2 0_Win msi Windows or 2Know Toolbar Installer Macintosh Start the 2Know Toolbar and Get Ready for the Session First connect the Renaissance Receiver to your computer see page 6 and set the Receiver name see page 6 Make sure that neither AccelTest nor the Renaissance Responder program are running Then start the 2Know Toolbar Windows Click Start Programs 2Know Toolbar gt 2Know Toolbar Macintosh Open the Applications folder on the computer s hard drive Open the 2Know Toolbar folder and double click 2Know Toolbar Start the Session 16 1 Ask participants to turn on their Responders or NEO 2 laptops For owned Responders users must enter their PIN 2 Responders With Join Session highlighted participants press Select NEO 2 Participants press applets press 4 to scroll down to the Responder SmartApplet and then press enter 3 Participants highlight the correct Receiver name and press Select or enter Participants who have connected to a Receiver before can simply confirm that they want to stay connected The toolbar shows you how many participants have connected SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Ask the Questi2. Dear Educator Administrator Congratulations You have taken a positive step toward accelerating learning by purchasing the 2Know classroom response system As you begin implementing 2Know this booklet will be your handy resource guide You ll find information about free training and support plus software and hardware key tasks frequently asked questions and more Using 2Know makes you a visionary on the cutting edge of educational technology and we would love to see you get the recognition you deserve No doubt your local newspaper and or broadcast station would be eager to report on the innovative technology now in use at your school Of course we d love to hear about your success too Please send copies of the news releases that are published or broadcast in your local media to Renaissance Learning Attn Jack McLaughlin P O Box 8036 Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 8036 We look forward to hearing from you Sincerely als aa Jack McLaughlin Product Line Director Renaissance Learning FREE ONLINE TRAINING FREE ONLINE TRAINING Every 2Know classroom response system includes free online training Visit www renlearn com profdevel pd 2know_choosetype aspx and choose from the following training options e Webinars Using the Internet and a telephone you can attend sessions that cover a single topic in one hour or less Webinars can be customized for your needs e Seminars Live seminars help you get t
3. Press or click Options and choose About 2Know Toolbar The information window will open you can close it by clicking the window Tips for Using the 2Know Toolbar in a Classroom e Receive instant student feedback on start up activities such as warm ups review questions samplings from homework or pop quizzes e Track responses to questions asked at key points during lessons and use the data to determine where students need further instruction 22 SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS Installing the Software SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS This section describes key AccelTest tasks For more information see the AccelTest User Manual in the Start menu Windows or program folder Macintosh Installing the Software To install the software from the AccelTest CD you received see the instructions in the AccelTest Software Installation Guide Getting Started with AccelTest Entering the AccelTest Password Type the password default is admin and click OK Entering the Serial Number the First Time AccelTest Is Started on a Computer 1 Type the serial number on the serial number sheet school name and teacher name then click OK 2 Type the password default is admin and click OK Setting Up the School Year When the School Year Setup Reminder appears click Setup School Year Now to start the wizard or cancel the reminder If you cancel the Reminder later you can click the Preferences menu and select Sch
4. See page 14 to disable it FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders When would a student use the the question mark button The button serves two purposes Ifthe student wants to scroll to previous questions in an AccelTest assignment possibly to change an answer the student would press and scroll to the question e The button is also used to unlock an owned Renaissance Responder if the student cannot remember his or her PIN To unlock the Renaissance Responder the teacher presses and enters the administrator PIN to see the student s PIN on the screen How do join an AccelTest session See page 12 When students use their Renaissance Responders they have multiple Renaissance Receivers to choose from and they are all named Renaissance Receiver Why is this happening This means that multiple Renaissance Receivers are within range of the Renaissance Responders and the Receivers have not been given unique names To change the name of a Receiver see page 6 Enter a name that is unique For example if the teacher s name is John Smith give the network the name Smith s Receiver How many Renaissance Responders or NEO 2 laptops can be used with one Receiver at the same time Up to 300 can be used with one Renaissance Receiver What is the range of a Renaissance Receiver how far away from the Renaissance Receiver can a student with a Responder or NE
5. 2Know e Calculator installed Toolbar or Accelerated Math RP e Small or large font based on version e Support for owned Responders AccelTest firmware selected e Homework AccelTest e MathFacts in a Flash practice and e Notes AccelTest history features e Settings e Synchronizing AccelTest e Ability to answer short answer questions in AccelTest or the 2Know Toolbar 2 XX Ability to communicate with AccelTest the 2Know Support for owned Responders Toolbar or Accelerated Math RP MathFacts in a Flash practice MathFacts in a Flash practice test history Ability to send MathFacts in a Flash practice data to Renaissance Place Settings AccelTest Homework AccelTest Notes AccelTest Synchronizing AccelTest Ability to answer short answer questions in AccelTest or the 2Know Toolbar Calculator Small or large font based on firmware selected RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Firmware Versions and Responder Features 10 Firmware Versions 1 XX What Is Included What Is Not Included Ability to communicate with AccelTest the 2Know e MathFacts in a Flash practice and Toolbar or Accelerated Math RP history features Support for owned Responders AccelTest e Ability to answer short answer Homework AccelTest questions in AccelTest or the Notes AccelTest 2Know Toolbar Settings Synchronizing AccelTest Calculator Small or large font based on firmware selected To switch versions or update to a n
6. _ Toolbar_2 0_Win msi Macintosh 2Know Toolbar Installer See page 16 for information about using the 2Know Toolbar FREE ONEINE RAINING 9145 ANGE 8 2Know Accelerated Math AccelTest NEO NEO 2 NEO Manager Renaissance Learning Renaissance Place Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responder are trademarks of Renaissance Learning Inc and its subsidiaries registered common law or pending registration in the United States and other countries Printed in the United States of America 2KNOWG L2444 0310 NS 1500 R39178
7. other non AccelTest databases There are two ways to include additional content copy and paste questions from any existing assignment or quiz or import assignments from one AccelTest database to another FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders Can I share assignments quizzes with other teachers who have AccelTest Yes AccelTest software is designed to leverage a group effort Educators could divide up a textbook or content area enter in their assignments and quizzes and then merge the files into one large database Once assignments and quizzes have been created they can easily be saved and used over and over again or exported and sent to other users How many students assignments questions can I have in my AccelTest database You may have an unlimited amount of students assignments and questions in your database Can use my Accelerated Math libraries in AccelTest Yes you can use desktop Accelerated Math libraries For more information refer to the AccelTest User Manual About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders Do Renaissance Responders come with batteries Yes Each Renaissance Responder comes with two AA batteries which may last more than a school year even with heavy use Do the Renaissance Responders have an automatic shut off feature Yes Renaissance Responders will shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity Is student work saved when the Renaissance Responder i
8. O 2 sit Up to 150 feet 33 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders 34 Will students have to point their Responders or NEO 2 laptops directly at the Renaissance Receiver in order to get their responses accepted No The 2Know classroom response system uses Radio Frequency RF technology which is not blocked by line of sight obstructions The answer is recorded as long as the device is within the range of the receiver up to 150 feet What radio technology does 2Know use 2Know operates in the public 2 4 GHz band the frequency used by WiFi Bluetooth and other wireless devices The system uses standard IEEE 802 15 4 modulation and communication protocols to avoid interference with other devices operating in the same area Will the system hop to an open channel Renaissance Receivers and responders include logic to select a clear channel from the 15 available channels when the Renaissance Receiver is started How does the Renaissance Receiver handle interference The system uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS in addition to Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance CSMA CA in order to communicate when other wireless devices are near Will the radio frequency RF technology of 2Know interfere with my wireless network No The system is designed to work in a noisy environment without interfering with other wireless technology What is a firmware
9. assignment Click Next If necessary check boxes next to student names and click Next Review the summary Then click Done or click Back and Next to make changes and then click Done Starting a Student Paced Assignment Add Assignment in Gradebook First 1 2 Go to the Gradebook tab Click the Responder menu and choose Start Student Paced Session The Responder Session Manager window will open Students can now access waiting assignments in the Gradebook and submit answers 25 SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS Administering Assignments 26 Starting a Teacher Paced Assignment Do Not Add Assignment to Gradebook First 1 Click the Responder menu and choose Teacher Paced Session Follow the steps for the type of session Questions from an AccelTest assignment created for projection a Select Show questions using a projection monitor and click Next b Select an assignment and click Next c Choose whether the assignment will be scored If not choose No and click Next If you want it to be scored choose Yes and click Next Enter the assignment details and click Next Review the summary and click Done or click Back and Next to make changes then click Done Click Send Question Click Stop Accepting Responses after results register Squares are blue Click the graph icon to see results as a bar graph Click Send Question until all the questions have been displayed then click Done Questions f
10. ct the flat end of the cable to your computer JF o Naming the Receiver and Changing the PIN Set a unique name for each Renaissance Receiver you own so that your Responder users know whether they are connecting to the correct Receiver Follow these steps to change the name You can also set a new Administrator PIN if you d like this PIN is required for settings on Responders sw The Renaissance ADI Wireless Server Utility is installed with AccelTest and the 2Know Toolbar w Renaissance Place QJ Settings button You will also have a Renaissance Place Settings button if you have NEO Manager installed This button is for setting the Renaissance Place URL if you are using the NEO 2 Accelerated Reader or MathFacts in a Flash SmartApplets For details see the NEO 2 Quick Guide RENAISSANCE RECEIVER SETUP AND KEY TASKS Naming the Receiver and Changing the PIN 1 At your computer start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Windows Click Start Programs gt Renaissance Wireless Server Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Macintosh Open the Applications folder then the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility 2 Type 1234 and click OK to log in 1234 is the default Administrator PIN here and for Responders If necessary click Start 3 Click the Server Settings tab Change the Network Name from Renaissance Receiver to a name your Responder use
11. eiver and Renaissance Responders The Renaissance Receiver The Receiver enables your Responders to communicate with software on your computer so that students can receive questions and send their responses and so that you can monitor student progress To connect the Receiver to your computer and set a name see page 6 Renaissance Responders gt tv You can also use ADI NEO 2 laptops with the Renaissance Receiver If you already have NEO 2 laptops see the NEO 2 Quick Guide for more information Students or other groups use the Responders to enter answers to questions sent from the AccelTest software the 2Know Toolbar or Accelerated Math RP If you are using AccelTest students may also use Responders to complete homework or to see notes from the teacher Each Responder has two AA batteries installed To save battery life Responders shut down after 30 minutes of inactivity but any answers entered before then are not lost Students can usually continue assignments they didn t finish WHAT YOU RECEIVED Software for the 2Know Classroom Response System Software for the 2Know Classroom Response System AccelTest 2Know Toolbar Accelerated Math RP The 2Know classroom response system comes with AccelTest software and the 2Know Toolbar You can also use it with Accelerated Math RP The Receiver and Responders work with one program at a time If you try to use it with more than one of these progra
12. er press Yes or No and Select If you chose No or if the Responder simply lists the Receivers highlight the correct Renaissance Receiver and press Select Assigning Owners to Renaissance Responders Note MathFacts in a Flash Responders cannot have assigned owners 1 ao PF wn Open the AccelTest software and verify that students are enrolled in classes Turn on the Renaissance Responder and join the session Highlight Settings and press Select Highlight Assign Owner and press Select Enter the student s ID number found next to the student s name in the Gradebook and press Enter Changing a Student PIN for Owned Responders ROCD o gt Enter the student PIN default is 1212 and press Enter Highlight Settings and press Select Highlight Change PIN and press Select Enter a new PIN and press Enter Displaying a Forgotten PIN Owned Responders Press and join the session Enter the administrator PIN default is 1234 and press Enter 3 After the Renaissance Responder states the device is unlocked and reveals the PIN press any key Resetting the Owner of an Owned Responder 1 2 3 Highlight Settings and press Select Highlight Reset Owner and press Select Enter the administrator PIN default is 1234 and press Enter RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Responder Key Tasks Synchronizing to Transmit AccelTest Homework and Notes 1 Enter the student PIN and press Enter 2 Highlight Synchroni
13. ewer version follow these steps on each Responder Press the On Off button to start the Responder 2 Ifthe Responder asks for the Student PIN because it has an assigned owner press Then press yes True and then Enter to stay connected to the current Receiver server Enter the Administrator PIN 1234 is the default and press Enter Then press any key 3 Press W to scroll down to Settings and press Select Press W to scroll down to Firmware Update and press Select If the Responder asks if you want to stay connected to the Receiver press yes and then Enter 6 The Responder will find and display the available updates Scroll to the version you want If you are using a 1 xx firmware version select the even numbered version to choose the large font or the odd numbered version to choose the small font Press Select Enter the Administrator PIN when the Responder asks you to do this the default is 1234 and press Enter The Responder will start updating the firmware The program shows you its progress as it does the update When the update is complete the Responder will show you the new version number Press any key to go to the Responder menu or the student PIN entry screen Other Responder Settings RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Other Responder Settings To change Responder settings follow these steps Press On Off to turn on the Responder Highlight Settings in the main menu and press Select Use t
14. he arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change Press Select 4 See the information for the setting you chose in the table below Press Select after changing a setting Setting About Description Shows you the firmware version and connected Receiver name Use the arrows to scroll up and down Contrast Lets you increase or decrease screen contrast using the arrow buttons Search for Networks Searches for the Receivers in range and lets you select one to connect to Assign Owner Reset Owner and Change PIN not available on MathFacts in a Flash Responders Lets you assign a student owner change the owner change the owner s personal identification number PIN For more information see page 12 Security Lets you enter the encryption key if it is required for communication with the Receiver Contact Renaissance Learning for more information Firmware Update Responder Key Tasks Turning On Off Lets you choose another firmware version or update to a newer version See page 9 1 To turn on press the On Off button and hold it down until the Responder is on 2 To turn the Responder off press the On Off button 11 RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Responder Key Tasks 12 Joining a Session AccelTest or the Toolbar must be open Highlight Join Session and press Select If the Renaissance Responder asks to stay connected to the chosen Renaissance Receiv
15. he most from your implementation Custom Seminars and Regional Seminars are available On Demand Sessions These sessions cover essential information to help you set up your Renaissance Learning products and get started They are self guided tutorials or recorded webinar sessions that are available 24 7 You can view them as often as you like SUPPORT BY PHONE AND WEB General Support 800 338 4204 General Inquires answers renlearn com Technical Support 800 338 4204 Technical Inquiries support renlearn com Web Support In the online Knowledge Base you can search through technical support information and find detailed step by step answers to almost any question you have about 2Know Visit http support renlearn com techkb to access the Knowledge Base Support Plan With your 2Know purchase you receive unlimited toll free technical support for an entire year To upgrade for an additional year of continuous support for AccelTest only call 800 338 4204 and ask about the Expert Support Plan ESP Plus WHAT YOU RECEIVED The Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responders WHAT YOU RECEIVED The 2Know classroom response system encourages student participation and gives teachers instant access to student work on tests or assignments or student responses to verbal questions Your kit includes a Renaissance Receiver and Renaissance Responders that use radio frequency RF technology The Renaissance Rec
16. he toolbar program from anywhere in the room Assigning Setting Up a Teacher Responder Follow these steps to set up and use a teacher Responder 1 Click Options and choose Teacher Responder Software Updates Teacher Responder 2 If the program tells you that you Themes haven t assigned a Responder to the teacher click Assign Getting Started About 2Know Toolbar Then start the Responder or on NEO 2 open the Responder SmartApplet Join the session enter the PIN that the toolbar program shows you and press Enter When the toolbar program shows the ID click Close 19 SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Use the Teacher Responder Feature 3 The Responder or NEO 2 will list your options To ask a question follow these steps a Renaissance Responder Press A to select Ask Question then EEEo wane to do A Ask Questi press Enter B Show Graph C Minimize Press the letter for the question type DD Cc and press Enter After participants answer press A to select Stop then press Enter to stop receiving responses If you want to see a graph press B for Show Graph and press Enter To minimize the toolbar or maximize it again press C and then Enter While you re viewing a graph you have these options Press A for Stop then Enter to stop receiving responses Press B Close Graph then Enter to close the graph Press C Reset then Enter to reset sta
17. ial and workmanship under normal use and service beginning with the date of delivery to the purchaser This warranty is subject to the following conditions The warranty period is classified as one 1 year and is limited to the replacement or repair during the warranty period and subject to conditions enumerated below of such product returned intact which shall appear to RLI upon inspection to have been defective in material or workmanship Replacement or repair will be accomplished at the Renaissance Distribution Center See address information below Such replacement shall be made free of charge if a defect becomes apparent and RLI is notified within the warranty period This warranty does not include any taxes which may be due in connection with replacement or repair nor any installation transportation or postage costs to return the unit to RLI This warranty does not cover repair or replacement because of damage from unreasonable use damage from road hazards accident fire or other casualty misuse negligence incorrect wiring lightning etc and any use or installation not in conformance with instructions furnished by RLI or repairs or replacement needed because of modifications not authorized or supplied by RLI This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose Remedies under this warranty are expressly limited to the provisio
18. m work with all interactive whiteboards Yes You can also display using your PowerPoint presentations Do need a projector or television to use 2Know No The great thing about 2Know is that questions and answer choices can be displayed right on the Renaissance Responders eliminating the need for a projector or television or turning off lights in the classroom However it does 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About AccelTest Software have the capability to be connected to either a projector or television monitor if you choose Will 2Know work with a laptop Yes You simply need a USB port for the receiver No AC adapter is needed About AccelTest Software 30 Can AccelTest be installed on a network 2Know is meant to be installed and used in a classroom environment AccelTest software is meant to be installed on individual computers but the database may be stored on a network Only one person may use AccelTest with a database at a time What is the default password for the AccelTest software The default password is admin Does the AccelTest software come with content Yes The AccelTest comes with 8 000 pre loaded items covering reading math science social studies and language arts Can we use existing paper assignments in AccelTest Yes Simply create a Score Key so that students can take the assignments using Responders and their responses can be instantly scored Can questions be imported from
19. ments tab and click New Assignment Type a title for the assignment Select the subject and how the assignment will be displayed and scored then click OK Type the number of items and points per item for each item type and click OK To use library items items from other assignments or items aligned to standards on other items see the Acce Test User Manual SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS Administering Assignments Type the question answer choices and points for each item and designate the correct answer For multiple choice questions use the drop down lists to set the number of choices and to shuffle choices Click Next gt until you ve finished then click OK Click Add Items or Preview if desired Click Done then click Save Administering Assignments Adding Assignments to Gradebook 1 Go to the Gradebook tab use the drop down lists to select the class and subject select All Subjects to see all assignments and click Add Select the assignment type AccelTest or Score Key created in AccelTest or Points Only no assignment created points will be manually entered Click Next If you chose an AccelTest assignment or score key select the assignment and click Next Enter or select the information for the assignment including term and category Homework is used with owned Renaissance Responders Click Next Enter start and due dates and click Next Choose whether all or some students will receive the
20. ms the Receiver and Responders will recognize the one you started first Using AccelTest software you can create your own quizzes tests and assignments for any subject and score student responses quickly Students can complete some types of assignments using Responders the scores are entered automatically in the AccelTest gradebook If you want to install this software use the AccelTest software CD in the kit You ll find instructions in the AccelTest Software Installation Guide you received You ll find tips for using AccelTest starting on page 23 This simple program lets you get real time responses from Responder users You can ask multiple choice true false numeric response pulse or short answer questions This can help you immediately assess whether your students understand the concepts you ve been discussing To install the 2Know Toolbar see the CD at the back of this guide and the software instructions that start on page 16 You can also use the Receiver and Responders with the Renaissance Place version of Accelerated Math You will need to install the Renaissance Responder client program available in Renaissance Place For details see the Accelerated Math Software Manual RENAISSANCE RECEIVER SETUP AND KEY TASKS Connecting the Receiver to Your Computer RENAISSANCE RECEIVER SETUP AND KEY TASKS Connecting the Receiver to Your Computer Connect the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Receiver Conne
21. n of products as specified above and any claims for loss arising out of the failure of products to perform for any period of time or special indirect or consequential damages or other economic loss are expressly excluded Return product to Renaissance Learning Renaissance Distribution Center 2610 Industrial Street Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 Toll free phone 800 338 4204 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Cauti
22. on Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Renaissance Learning could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 The Renaissance Responder and Renaissance Receiver have been tested to and comply with the following standards FCC Rules and Regulations CFR 47 Receivers and all other Unintentional Radiators Part 15 subpart B 15 107a amp 15 109a FCC Rules and Regulations Intentional Radiators Operational in the 912 928 MHz 2400 2483 5 MHz 5725 5875 MHz And 24 0 24 25 GHz Bands Part 15 Subpart C Section 15 249 Low Power License Exempt Communications Devices All Frequency Bands Radio Standards Specification RSS 210 Issue 5 November 2001 Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210 Issue 5 November 2001 Low Power License Exempt Radio Communication Devices All Frequency Bands Receivers R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Transmitter and Receiver EN 300 400 2 emissions and immunity EN 301 489 1 17 emissions and immunity THIS CD CONTAINS YOUR 2KNOW TOOLBAR SOFTWARE To install the 2Know Toolbar on a Windows computer insert the CD into your computer and double click the following file Windows 2Know
23. ons Ask the Questions 1 Ask or show participants the question Then press or click T F for true false ABC for multiple choice or 123 for numeric response If participants are using NEO 2 laptops or Responders with version 3 x firmware see page 9 you can also ask short answer questions by pressing or clicking Short Answer You ll need to select a theme that includes a short answer button before you do this See page 21 2 Ask participants to choose or enter their answers and then press Enter 3 Watch the toolbar to see the percentage of participants who ve answered the question 4 Press or click Graph to see a graph that shows the answers the participants chose For more information see the next page 5 Press or click Stop when you want to stop accepting answers 17 SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Use the Graph Use the Graph Note If you are projecting the toolbar and participants can see it you may want to wait until after all participants have responded before you display the graph MULTIPLE CHOICE NUMERIC CLOSE SHORT ANSWER 3 Nicaragua Honduras Belize EI STOP RESET O The bars show you how many participants chose O Press or click Stop to stop accepting answers each answer O Reset deletes all answers so participants can O For numeric response and short answer questions answer the question again or another question of the five most common answers a
24. ool Year to start the wizard Adding Students 1 Go to the Classes tab and click Add Student 2 Type the first and last name of the student and change the ID if necessary Then click OK 3 Click Yes to add another student or No to finish adding students 23 SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS Creating Assignments Adding Classes 1 2 Go to the Classes tab and click Add Class Type the name of the class and click OK Enrolling Students 1 Go to the Classes tab and use the drop down list to select the class in which to enroll students Click Enroll Students Check the boxes next to students to be enrolled or click Select All to enroll all students then click OK Creating Assignments 24 Creating a New Score Key for an Existing Assignment 1 2 Go to the Assignments tab and click New Assignment Type a title for the assignment and select the subject Click Score Key and select how the assignment will be scored Click OK Enter the number of items of each type and the points per item and click Add Click the circle in each row to select the correct answer for most item types For numeric response or short answer items click the item to enter the correct answer To change row position select a row and press the Ctrl and keys together to go down or the Ctrl and keys together to go up Click Done then click Save Creating Assignments New Assignment 1 2 3 Go to the Assign
25. re shown and the same type others are grouped below in Other Responses Close takes you back to the toolbar If you haven t O To choose the correct answer press or click the stopped accepting answers the toolbar will stop circle for it to put an X in the circle The bar next to accepting them when you close the graph it will turn green You can change the correct answer 18 SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Ask Pulse Questions Ask Pulse Questions Use Pulse to ask simple questions with no correct answer This can be useful when you want to check understanding of a concept or to take a quick vote 1 Press or click Pulse to ask participants if they re ready to go on to the next concept 2 Participants press yes Responders or Y NEO 2 or they press no Responders or N NEO 2 then they press Enter On NEO 2 participants can also press T or R for true red or F or G for false green Watch the toolbar to see the percentage who have answered 3 Press or click Stop when you want to stop accepting answers PULSE so 4 Press or click Graph to see a graph like Po gt the one shown The red circle shows you how many participants chose No The green circle shows how many chose Yes CLOSE STOP RESET Use the Teacher Responder Feature The 2Know Toolbar options allow you to designate one of your Responders or a NEO 2 laptop as a teacher responder You can then use that Responder or NEO 2 laptop to control t
26. rom an AccelTest assignment created for Renaissance Responders or NEO 2 laptops a b c Select Ask questions from an existing assignment and click Next Select an assignment and click Next Choose whether the assignment will be scored If not choose No and click Next If you want it to be scored choose Yes and click Next Enter the assignment details and click Next Review the summary and click Done or click Back and Next to make changes then click Done Click Send Question Click Stop Accepting Responses after results register Click Send Question until all the questions have been displayed then click Done SOFTWARE ACCELTEST KEY TASKS Administering Assignments Verbal questions no assignment created in AccelTest a Select Ask verbal questions and click Next b Choose whether the assignment will be scored zomo If not choose No and click Next If you want it to be scored choose Yes and click Next Enter assignment details and click Next Review the summary and click Done or click Back and Next to make changes then click Done Ask a question then click the button for the corresponding question type Ask students to press Enter on their Responders or NEO 2 laptops Click Stop Accepting Responses after responses register Enter or select the correct answer Click Send Question and repeat the steps above to ask more questions Click Done when you are finished asking questions Q
27. rs will recognize Make sure the name is different from the name of other Receivers you own Kd Renaissance Wireless Server Utility File Edit Tools Help Server is running Click Stop to shutdown the Renaissance Wireless Server Log Server Settings Device Settings Receivers Wireless Devices Network Name TP Receiver QZ Users will use this name to locate and connect to this server using their wireless devices Encryption Off Oon Enabling encryption requires that each device share the key you enter in the above area Keys are limited to digits 0 9 and characters A E Update Network Settings B Set Administrator PIN O Renaissance Place Settings The Administrator PIN is required to authorize Renaissance Place connection information is use of secure features such as device required for wireless device access to a firmware updates and resetting a user s PIN Renaissance Place server Click Update Network Settings Click OK Tell your Responder users the Receiver name If you want to change the Administrator PIN used for this utility and for setting changes on Responders click Set Administrator PIN Enter a new PIN 4 8 characters with letters and or numbers Click OK 8 Close the utility when you have finished It will continue running in the background RENAISSANCE RECEIVER SETUP AND KEY TASKS Other Receiver Information Other Receiver Information Default Administrator PIN The defaul
28. rt over and receive new responses Press D Enter correct answer then Enter to choose or enter the correct answer Then enter or select the answer and press Enter Note For short answer questions if the teacher Responder is a Renaissance Responder not a NEO 2 laptop you cannot choose a correct answer if you have not received any responses the Responder will simply return to the menu when you choose D Enter correct answer If there is only one response when you choose D the response is marked correct if no correct answer was previously chosen or it is marked incorrect if it was already marked correct Unassigning a Teacher Responder 20 When you want to stop using a Responder or NEO 2 laptop to control the toolbar program you can unassign it by following these steps 1 In the 2Know Toolbar press or click Options and choose Teacher Responder Press or click Unassign Press or click Close to close the window SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR Choose a Different Theme and or Change the Size of the Toolbar Choose a Different Theme and or Change the Size of the Toolbar w To answer short W answer questions participants need Responders using version 3 x firmware see page 9 or NEO 2 laptops Follow the steps below to choose a different theme which changes the appearance of the toolbar Use the large size themes on your computer so you can see the toolbar as you move around the room Use the small size
29. s turned off Yes What is the default administrator PIN Responders and the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility The default administrator PIN is 1234 31 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders 32 How do I change the administrator PIN See page 6 What is the default student PIN for an owned Renaissance Responder The default student PIN is 1212 How do I assign owners to Renaissance Responders reset owners or display or change a student PIN See page 12 What do do if a student forgets his or her PIN 1 Press and join the session 2 Enter the administrator PIN default is 1234 and press Enter The student s name and PIN will be displayed What are the differences between owned and shared Renaissance Responders Owned Renaissance Responders Shared Renaissance Responders Each one has one ownerand Can be shared among students cannot be shared Homework and Notes Homework and Notes features are disabled features are enabled Students enter PINs default Students enter ID numbers when they join a is 1212 when they turn on session AccelTest shows ID numbers next Renaissance Responders to student names in the Gradebook How do students use the Calculator and how cana teacher disable it The Calculator is only available on Responders using 1 x firmware versions see page 9 See page 13 to find out how students use the calculator
30. s Server Utility e Macintosh Open the Applications folder then the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Click the Device Settings tab Click the box next to Calculator Click Update Device Settings then click OK when the program states that the device settings have been updated Replacing Responder Batteries High quality alkaline batteries should last an entire school year When the batteries need replacing you ll see an empty battery icon on the Responder screen with the message Batteries are Very Low Checking the Battery Charge 14 OF at On the Responder press On Off to turn it on If the Responder is owned enter the owner s PIN Press the down arrow button to scroll down to Settings Press Select With About highlighted press Select The battery charge status is shown by the darkness of the symbol If it is completely dark the batteries are fully charged If not the symbol will be 2 3 dark 1 3 dark or empty as the batteries discharge RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Replacing Responder Batteries Installing New Batteries 1 Using a small 10 Phillips head screwdriver remove the small screw in the battery compartment cover Remove the cover 2 Remove the old batteries Install two new ones making sure the and ends are oriented as marked in the compartment C 3 Put the cover back on the compartment Insert and tighten the screw
31. s on interactive whiteboards to make the most of the whiteboard space If you want to ask short answer questions be sure to choose a theme that includes w Short Answer in its name 1 Press or click Options and choose Themes to see the window shown Press or click the theme type and size you want As you select each theme Current theme Graphite Small Themes Graphite Small Graphite Large CA Graphite Large w Short Answer Silver Small Silver Large Silver Small w Short Answer Silver Large w Short Answer you can see what it looks like on the right side of the window 3 Press or click OK Get Software Updates 3 4 Press or click Options and choose Software Updates If you want to allow weekly software updates make sure the Weekly check for software update box is checked It is checked when you first install the program If you want to check for updates now press or click Check Now Press or click Close If you are using Renaissance Responders not NEO 2 laptops you may need to update the firmware on your Responders after updating the 2Know Toolbar software See page 9 21 SOFTWARE THE 2KNOW TOOLBAR View 2Know Toolbar Instructions while Using the Toolbar View 2Know Toolbar Instructions while Using the Toolbar To open the instructions while using the 2Know Toolbar press or click Options and choose Getting Started View the Toolbar Version and Other Information
32. t administrator PIN is 1234 This PIN is required when you use the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility program on your computer Monitoring Receiver Activity and Status In the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility the Log tab shows you Receiver activity and the Receivers tab shows you the status of the Receiver connected to your computer To start the utility follow the instructions for your operating system Windows Click Start Programs gt Renaissance Wireless Server gt Renaissance Wireless Server Utility e Macintosh Open the Applications folder then the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Firmware Versions and Responder Features RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Firmware Versions and Responder Features Your Responders come with version 3 x firmware installed Firmware is the software that runs inside your Responders and Receiver The firmware on your Renaissance Responders serves three purposes It tells the Responders which features you want e It allows you to update Responders when necessary e If you are using a 1 xx version of the Responder firmware you can switch between the even and odd versions of the firmware to switch between a small and large font Three sets of firmware versions are available Firmware Versions What Is Included What Is Not Included 3 XX e Ability to communicate with AccelTest the
33. ts can use the Renaissance Responders Your students responses will be sent directly to your Accelerated Math software For more information click Manuals in the upper right corner of any Renaissance Place page and open the Accelerated Math Software Manual FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the 2Know Classroom Response System FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions concerning the 2Know classroom response system For more information please call 800 338 4204 About the 2Know Classroom Response System Is training on 2Know available for educators Yes Visit www renlearn com profdevel pd 2know_choosetype aspx for information about free online training Should I be concerned about the technical requirements and setup for 2Know All that s required is the AccelTest or 2Know Toolbar software which comes with the 2Know classroom response system and a computer that meets the requirements you ll see at www renlearn com 2know system_requirements aspx Setup is a snap Even those with limited computer experience can set it up and have it running in as little as five minutes Our technical staff is also available at 800 338 4204 should you have any questions Is the 2Know classroom response system portable Yes very portable The complete system comes in a carrying case designed to be transported from one classroom to the next Does the 2Know classroom response syste
34. uestions on PowerPoint slides Windows only a Select Show PowerPoint slides and click Next b Click Select to find and select the file then click Open then Next c Select the session type For questions from an existing assignment follow steps b h from Questions from an AccelTest assignment created for projection on page 26 For verbal questions follow steps b i from Verbal questions no assignment created in AccelTest above 27 SOFTWARE ACCELERATED MATH RP Analyzing Assignments Analyzing Assignments Viewing the Assignment Analysis Report or Group Assignment Report 1 Go to the Gradebook tab and click an assignment title in the first row to highlight the column 2 Click the Reports menu and choose Assignment Analysis or Group Assignment 3 Click Preview to view the report Click Print if desired and Close when finished Viewing Assignment Sessions 1 Go to the Sessions tab and double click the assignment 2 Click each question or lt Previous and Next gt to view corresponding bar graphs 3 Click next to the colored bars to view details for each question then click Done SOFTWARE ACCELERATED MATH RP 28 If you and your students use the Renaissance Place version of Accelerated Math the 2Know classroom response system provides a unique learning opportunity In addition to using Accelerated Math s standard scan cards and scanner to answer questions studen
35. update and how do install one on a Renaissance Responder Firmware is the software inside your Renaissance Responders and Renaissance Receiver For more information see page 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About the Renaissance Receivers and Responders How do l install a firmware update for the Renaissance Receiver 1 Inthe Renaissance Wireless Server Utility click the Tools menu and choose Update Receiver Firmware 2 Click Next when the Firmware Installer wizard opens 3 Select the firmware update to install or click Browse to select a file not listed then click Next 4 Click Next again to begin installation How do change the font size on a Renaissance Responder This is possible if you are using version 1 x firmware See page 9 How do start the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Windows Right click on the 2 icon in the lower right corner of the screen and choose Manage or click Start Programs gt Renaissance Wireless Server gt Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Enter the administrator PIN 1234 by default Macintosh Open the Applications folder on your hard drive then the Renaissance Wireless Server folder Double click Renaissance Wireless Server Utility Enter the administrator PIN 1234 by default 35 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY 36 Renaissance Learning Inc RLI warrants each Renaissance Responder and Renaissance Receiver sold by RLI to be free from defect in mater
36. ze and press Select 3 When prompted press any key to return to the menu Viewing and Completing AccelTest Homework for Owned Renaissance Responders Enter the student PIN and press Enter Highlight Homework and press Select Highlight the assignment and press Select Pee cho Enter your responses then press Yes to verify that the homework is complete Viewing AccelTest Notes for Owned Renaissance Responders Enter the student PIN and press Enter Highlight Notes and press Select Highlight a note and press Select Press Menu when you have finished reading the note OR NS Choose Yes or No and press Select Using the Calculator AccelTest Must Be Open The calculator is only available if you have chosen a 1 x firmware version See page 9 1 Highlight Calculator and press Select 2 Press number keys and letter keys using the guide on the screen to perform computations 3 Press Clear to begin a new computation Press Menu or turn off the Renaissance Responder 13 RESPONDER SETTINGS AND KEY TASKS Replacing Responder Batteries Enabling Disabling the Responder Calculator The calculator is only available on Responders running firmware version 1 x You do not need to disable it if your Responders are using the 3 x firmware version 1 Open the Renaissance Wireless Server Utility program on your computer e Windows Click Start Programs gt Renaissance Wireless Server Renaissance Wireles
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