Reviewer:

Position: 8^th Grade American History Teacher

School: Raa Middle School

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Number of Students in School: 900+

Products: Qwizdom Q2 & Q7s

Goals:

The Q2s and Q7s allowed me to bring a higher level of technology usage into the classroom. My goals in the beginning of the year consisted of mastering the technology that I currently had, and taking it to a level in which students would interact with technology and want more knowledge. The Q2s and Q7s did just that.

Response:

Administration loves the excitement in my classroom. They see higher student learning energy. Teachers have been very receptive to Qwizdom’s Q2s, because they get instant student feedback, and teachers are getting the mobility that the Q7s offer.

Learning Curve:

Qwizdom Q2s and Q7s were extremely easy to use and incorporate in the classroom. Just as no two students learn in the same way, staff teaching styles are different, too. Q2s and Q7s give us complete flexibility to personalize teaching styles. Technical support from Qwizdom is fast and efficient.

How We Use It:

Q2s and Q7s come with built in games, such as Fast Track, Mission to Mars, and Quandary. These games make learning content exciting. With the games, students get immediate feedback on right or wrong answers. Learning is fun regardless the topic. Students compete within their own classroom, as well as with all 8th graders in the school to see who has gotten the highest game scores. Students rush to class to use the Q2s, and get focused for lessons quickly.

Whats Ahead?:

I think the biggest step that needs to be taken is for teachers to just try out some of these new forms of technology. Teachers need to play with them, use them, and experiment. Incorporating them into daily lessons and learning is important.

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Ken Royal (www.twitter.com/kenroyal) gives the Q7 tablet a pretty thorough test drive in this video review, posted today at www.scholastic.com.

02.08.2010 – AUSTIN, Texas – Most American educators are familiar with Qwizdom’s interactive classroom technology, but only those attending the Texas Computer Education Association Conference this February will have the unique opportunity to squeeze in hands-on time with the company’s newest hardware release – the Q6 student response system.

Available for pre-order in late march of this year, the Qwizdom Q6 Student Response System is unique in that it offers more opportunity for collaboration than with any previous system, including an easy-to-use keypad similar to a cell phone, text input and a larger LCD screen to view full responses. The small, ergonomic radio frequency remotes allow each student to communicate with the teacher from up to 328 feet away and are durability-tested to withstand the rigors of the classroom.

As the teacher presents questions on a screen, verbally, or by using paper-based activities, pupils enter responses with their remotes. The teacher‘s computer instantly receives the responses and records the results, allowing the freedom to easily manage and control the format and speed of the lesson. The instant response also allows the educator to gauge students’ overall comprehension or to zero in on a struggling pupil. In turn, a student is notified when their response has been received and can silently signal the teacher for help, easing the fear of judgment by peers or falling behind in class.

The device’s 1.8 × 1.5” LCD screen allows for up to 116 character input per transmission. Multiple mark, numeric, sequencing, rating scale, yes/no, fractional/decimal, multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions are all supported by the Q6. Battery life is a year on average.

Software used with Q6 remotes is both PC and Mac-friendly, integrating easily with PowerPoint® and Keynote®. Additionally, Qwizdom Connect software works with hundreds of thousands of pre-made curriculum resource slides.

For more information, visit Qwizdom online at www.qwizdomnews.com.

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About Qwizdom, Inc.

Qwizdom provides integrated education technology solutions for thousands of schools throughout the U.S. and U.K. Striving to make learning both effective and engaging, Qwizdom offers the most advanced radio-frequency classroom response technology (patents pending), a complete software learning system, more than 150 interactive curriculum programs, and a digital learning network. Founded in 1984, Qwizdom has offices in the Seattle area, Cleveland, and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.qwizdomnnews.com.

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Ian Bryan
828.242.1868
ianbryan@sensiblecity.com

Two ways to win:

1. Visit Qwizdom on the trade show floor…

Qwizdom can be found in booth #1423, a demonstration area, and in booth #2459, where conference attendees can spend hands-on time with WizTeach, software designed to allow teachers to choose tool combinations that cater to the subject they teach. Conference badges will be scanned at both booths, automatically entering attendees to win a Q7 tablet, a mini interactive portable whiteboard. Qwizdom representatives will demonstrate various education tools every hour, on the hour, in booth #1423. Participants will receive a Qwizdom Tshirt for attending and are encouraged to wear it around Austin and at the show. A tap on the shoulder from a Qwizdom representative means a free classroom set of Q2 remotes. Additional giveaways every hour include a Q7 Tablet, Premium/ReadySet curriculum and Connect software.

2. Follow @Qwizdom on Twitter…

During TCEA (Feb 8- 12), Qwizdom will ask its followers trivia question’s about the Q6 student response system, the company’s up-and-coming release. Prior to each trivia question, the company will tweet at least two hyperlink “hints” leading to where the answer may be found. (Think of it as an open-book test!) The first correct reply to @Qwizdom will win.

Tweetaway prizes are as follows:

Wednesday 2/10 – Set of 24 Q2 Student Response Remotes with a Q7 Tablet, Connect Software and WizTeach Tools.

Thursday 2/11 – Set of 24 Q2 Student Response Remotes with a Q7 Tablet, Connect Software, WizTeach Tools and Premium Service.

The “tweetaway” and giveaways are open to educators across America. (Please note that this promotion is not available to educators outside of the United States).

For more information on Qwizdom, visit www.qwizdom.com.

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About Qwizdom, Inc.

Qwizdom provides integrated education technology solutions for thousands of schools throughout the U.S. and U.K. Striving to make learning both effective and engaging, Qwizdom offers the most advanced radio-frequency classroom response technology (patents pending), a complete software learning system, more than 150 interactive curriculum programs, and a digital learning network. Founded in 1984, Qwizdom has offices in the Seattle area, Cleveland, and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit www.qwizdom.com.

Media Contact
Ian Bryan
828.242.1868
ianbryan@sensiblecity.com