Class+Set-Up

= Class Set-Up =
 * Two options are available for using the clickers with your class. You can work in the anonymous mode or in "sign up" mode.
 * If you want to get started right away you can use the anonymous mode, at some point early on, you will want to set-up your class.
 * Before you can begin you will need to 1. Name your class 2. Create a teacher file 3. Decide on anonymous or tracking 4. Start a class
 * Follow the steps below to get started:

Setting Up Teacher Tools
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 * To name your class and create a teacher file, click the SMART response icon[[image:smarticon.jpg]] in your menubar (Mac--at the top, WIN--in the task bar area) to access the dropdown menu associated with the Smart Response Clickers.
 * [[image:teachertools.jpg width="192" height="51" align="left"]]Select "Teacher Tools" from the drop down screen by clicking on the pencils next to "Click Here to Start a Class".
 * A menu will appear if you have not already assigned a classroom name. If you have already assigned a classroom name, teacher tools will appear in anonymous mode.
 * Type a classroom name (you are limited to 8 characters) and then click the Begin link
 * Click "Create a New SMART Teacher File" which will allow you access to the Gradebook Information box
 * Begin by typing your name and school information--click the DONE link after adding your information
 * You can begin right away if you choose anonymous mode which does not track individual students responses.

Setting Up A Class:

 * Click the SMART response icon [[image:smarticon.jpg]] in your menubar/task bar and and select "Click here to start a new class"
 * Click the "Switch to Gradebook view" if it is not already selected
 * Click to Add a Class in the Gradebook area on the left
 * Type your class name and any other details you want to include before clicking "ADD"
 * The new class window should open with the class name you have given.
 * Click the STUDENTS Tab at the top of the window
 * Click in one of the empty rows and add the students name. (last name is optional)
 * Each student requires a unique number between one and fifteen digits in the ID box (this is how the students log in with the clickers). Many teachers use the students lunch number, student number, etc. (a number they know well).
 * All information is saved as you enter it.

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