Turning Technologies ResponseCard NXT User manual

The ResponseCard NXT is an audience response device developed by
Turning Technologies. This device is used when a presenter wants to gather
immediate feedback from the audience.
Changing the Channel
There are two ways to set the channel on the ResponseCard
NXT. One way is to use the Find Channels tool in the
toolbox, as described in the previous section“The
Toolbox,”or you can manually set the channel. The steps
below describe how to manually set the channel.
1. Press the Channel button.
2. Use the number pad to enter the new channel
number.
3. Once the channel number has been entered,
press the button.
Responding
Numeric Response question
Multiple Response question with
numeric answer values
Multiple Response question with alpha
answer values
123..
3,1,2..
C,A,B..
Fill in the Blank question
Essay question
txt
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During the presentation, as questions appear on the
presenter’s screen, the ResponseCard NXT prompts
you to enter the proper response type. An indicator
appears in the top left-hand side of the screen for special
question types.
Battery Life
Channel
Indicator
Back
Left Function
Key
Channel
Number Pad
Symbol
Input
Toolbox
Up, Down, Left,
Right and Enter
Keys
Right Function Key
Input Mode
Delete Key
The Toolbox
Find Channels - Automatically detects the receivers within range of the
ResponseCard NXT. Scroll through the rolodex using the left or right arrow
keys to nd your channel. Press the button to set the channel.
Send Message - Send a message to the leader/presenter. The leader is
unable to respond back via the same method. The leader/presenter may also
have this feature disabled in the software. If this is the case, you will see a“Not
Open” message when trying to send a note.
Device Info - Device Info displays the Device ID of the ResponseCard NXT.
Contrast - Use the left or right arrows to adjust the contrast of the objects.
Press the button to save.
Your I.D. - Assigns an alphanumeric identication to the ResponseCard.
Brightness* - Use the left or right arrows to adjust the backlight luminosity of
the LCD screen. Press the button to save. Brighter settings will decrease
battery life.
Test Info - Displays the test name, version number (if applicable) and
question count. This option is only available while in Test Mode.
Delete Test - Deletes the current test from the ResponseCard. This option is
only available while in Test Mode.
Send Test - Sends the current test to the host computer. This option is only
available while in Test Mode.
*Only Available on ResponseCard NXT.
Below are some examples of how the available
question types and various screens appear on the
ResponseCard NXT.
Example Screens
The response is being sent.
The response was sent successfully.
When sending a response or when a response is
successfully received, an icon appears at the bottom
of the screen in the middle. The following are graphic
representations of these icons:
Single Response - Single
Response questions are multiple
choice questions, where only
one answer is selected. Once the
selection has been made, the
response is sent to the presenter.
1/A
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Fill in the Blank - Fill in the Blank
questions require a text response.
Once the text has been entered, press
OK to transmit your answer choice.
Numeric Response - Numeric
Response questions require more
than one number to be entered. Once
the answer has been entered, press
OK to transmit your answer choice.
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ABCDEFGHSDKQMNOP
txt
abc
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1234567890123456
123...
Essay - Essay questions require a
string of text. Once the answer has
been entered, press OK to transmit
your answer choice.
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txt abc
160
Invalid Response - If you see this
screen after sending a response,
it means that the response was
invalid. For example, answer
options are A - D, and you
submitted E as your answer choice.
Multiple Response - Multiple
Response questions have more
than one possible answer.
Enter your answer choices and
then press OK to transmit your
answer choice. Your response may
be alpha or numeric.
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C,A,B,E,J,H,G,I,D,F
C,A,B...
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5,3,2,8,1,6,7,10,4,9
3,1,2...
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Not an Option.
Please Retry.
Incorrect Channel - This screen is
to alert you that the ResponseCard
NXT is not on the correct channel
or that the device is unable to
communicate with the receiver.
Polling Closed - This screen
indicates that polling is closed and
answers are not being accepted.
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No Linkup
on Channel
!
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Not Open
Quick Start Guide
ResponseCard® NXT
Presentation Mode

Quick Start Guide
ResponseCard® NXT
Test Mode
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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.
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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Logging Into a Test
Before logging into a test, the ResponseCard NXT
needs to be on the same radio frequency channel as
the receiver. For further instructions see “Changing
the Channel.” The host computer must be set up with
polling open before you can begin the login process.
1. Press a button on the ResponseCard to“wake up”
the device.
2. The Welcome Screen is displayed followed by the
Battery Indicator Screen.
3. You may be prompted for Your ID.
a. Press the left function key to clear the information
displayed.
b. Enter Your ID.
c. Press OK.
4. You may be prompted for Test Version.
a. Locate the Test Version number on the paper test.
b. Use the number pad to enter the Test Version.
c. Press OK.
5. The test name, version number (if applicable) and
the question count are displayed.
6. If the information displayed in the previous step
is correct, press OK (right function key). If the
information is incorrect, press the back button (left
function key), verify that the ResponseCard is on
the correct channel and begin the process
from step 1.
7. You are now in Test Mode.
Taking a Test
Single Response - Press the button
that corresponds to the answer
choice. Answer choices can be alpha
or numeric.
Fill in the Blank - Enter the text
using the number pad, similar to
cell phone texting. Press OK once
you have made your selection.
Essay - Enter the text using the
number pad, similar to cell phone
texting. Press OK once you have
made your selection.
Numeric Response - Enter the
response using the number pad,
press OK once you have made your
selection.
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200.
2.
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1-10
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ABCDEFGHSDKQMNOP
200.
2.
1.
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txt ABC
1234567890123456
200.
2.
1.
123...
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txt abc
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200.
2.
1.
True or False - Press 1/A for True
or 2/B for False.
Multiple Response - Enter your
answer choices and then press
OK once you have made your
selection. Answer choices can be
alpha or numeric.
25.
24.
3,1,2...
23.
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5,3,2,8,1,6,7,10,4,9
C,A,B,E,J,H,G,I,D,F
200.
2.
1.
C,A,B...
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True
200.
2.
1.
T/F
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Go To
Navigating Through Questions
Scrolling Through Questions
1. Use the Left and Right Arrows to scroll back or
forward through the question rolodex.
Go To a Specic Question
1. Press the left function key.
2. Use the number pad to enter the question number.
3. Press the button to be taken to the question.
Sending a Test
When answering the last question of the test, you
will receive a message that the test is complete or
incomplete.
Completed Test
1. Press the right function key to send the test.
TIP: Press the left function key to return to the test
and review your answers.
2. The ResponseCard NXT will save the test and send it
to the host computer.
Incomplete Test
1. The ResponseCard NXT displays a list of the
incomplete questions and then prompts you to
send the test.
2. Press the left function key twice to return to the test.
3. You are automatically taken to the unanswered
questions.
4. Once all the questions have been answered, you will
receive a message that the test is complete.
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