Here are just a few of the many thoughtful features that make CPS ideal for the higher ed classroom.
Blackboard and WebCT integration:
Students can easily register their response pads and check grades from Blackboard and WebCT. And instructors can choose to stream grades to either of these systems, or to CPSOnline, eInstruction’s own data management system.
Symbol button:
This button allows students to enter answers with square roots, fractions, decimals, and 10 other symbols.
Auto-join:
The latest CPS RF automates joining, which means that it’s easier than ever to implement CPS in your classroom.
Battery life:
With average use, a CPS RF response pad will last a student multiple semesters without needing new batteries. And with the battery life indicator it’s easy to see when batteries need to be changed.
Class participation points:
The CPS Gradebook allows you to add class participation points for students who answer questions posed in class. This makes it easy to reward students who answer questions even if they answer incorrectly.
PowerPoint Integration:
CPS is the natural choice for instructors using PowerPoint. Run your presentation as you normally would while asking questions and gathering instant response data.
Cross Tabulation:
With the new data slicing feature you will be able to view question data based on any category you create. For instance, see how students who missed question 3 answered question 4. The data is instant, the information is presented graphically, and the applications are endless.
Ease of implementation/portability:
CPS is easy to use right out of the box. 20 years of real-world testing and development have produced software that is easy to learn and rich in features. Presenters can use their existing PowerPoint presentations and paper-based materials or ask questions on the fly. The entire system is extremely portable; one 2oz. receiver can handle up to 1,000 participants.
Blackboard and WebCT integration:
Students can easily register their response pads and check grades from Blackboard and WebCT. And instructors can choose to stream grades to either of these systems, or to CPSOnline, eInstruction’s own data management system.
Symbol button:
This button allows students to enter answers with square roots, fractions, decimals, and 10 other symbols.
Auto-join:
The latest CPS RF automates joining, which means that it’s easier than ever to implement CPS in your classroom.
Battery life:
With average use, a CPS RF response pad will last a student multiple semesters without needing new batteries. And with the battery life indicator it’s easy to see when batteries need to be changed.
Class participation points:
The CPS Gradebook allows you to add class participation points for students who answer questions posed in class. This makes it easy to reward students who answer questions even if they answer incorrectly.
PowerPoint Integration:
CPS is the natural choice for instructors using PowerPoint. Run your presentation as you normally would while asking questions and gathering instant response data.
Cross Tabulation:
With the new data slicing feature you will be able to view question data based on any category you create. For instance, see how students who missed question 3 answered question 4. The data is instant, the information is presented graphically, and the applications are endless.
Ease of implementation/portability:
CPS is easy to use right out of the box. 20 years of real-world testing and development have produced software that is easy to learn and rich in features. Presenters can use their existing PowerPoint presentations and paper-based materials or ask questions on the fly. The entire system is extremely portable; one 2oz. receiver can handle up to 1,000 participants.