The Classroom Performance System

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The Classroom Performance System

• That blue remote thing?

CPS by eInstruction
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What is it?

• A system using infra-red remote pads to register
  responses to questions.

HEY! These students are answering questions with
a smile!
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How does it work?

• Teachers pose questions for
  students (shown on a projector or on paper).
• Students use their remote pads to punch in the
  answer they choose.
• Did they get it?
  The CPS
• records their responses and
• gives immediate feedback to
• the teacher!

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Why do we need it?

• 100 audience participation
• Instant feedback
• Anonymity for students
• Reducing paper work
• FUN!

Having fun learning!
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Who will use it
at Reo School?

• K-5th kids in Literacy through Computers classes
• 3rd -5th kids in Science, Social Studies, Math
  and Language Arts
• Staff at professional development and regular
  staff meetings
• Parents at PTA meetings and
• curriculum nights
• (Family Reading, Math
• Science nights)

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How much does it cost?

• 3,995
• Every CPS package comes complete withResponse
  pads (32)Receiver unit Software site license
  Software upgrades Interface with ExamView test
  banks Technical support Carrying case

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How can we afford it?

• Grants (Reo Network Managers are working on a
  couple of possibilities.)
• Wait for our district technology upgrade funds
  (Reo is scheduled for 2009, if money is
  available)
• Building budget (least feasible, I know ?)