Software Licenses

There are 2 types of software licenses for Interwrite Virtual Clicker : Individual and Site License.

Individual License is valid for 1 client (either PC or PDA)

Site License is valid for multiple clients, up to 50 users (either PCs or PDAs)

Download Interwrite Clicker Software here.

How Virtual Clicker Works

 

The Interwrite PRS application (Host) must be installed on the Network connected PC

Interwrite Virtual Clicker for PCs must be installed on a computer connected to the same Local Area Network or Wireless Network as the Host

Interwrite Virtual Clicker for PDA must have access to the Wireless NetworkOn the PRS RF Menu, select Virtual Clicker Support and check the Enable Virtual PRS Support checkbox. Select your IP address

When you start a PRS Class, the IP address is broadcast and Virtual PC clients (PCs and PDAs) can connect to the Class

Important Points to Remember

The Virtual Clicker clients communicate with the Interwrite PRS software application v4.11 (Host)
You do NOT have to have an RF Receiver connected if you are only using Virtual Clicker clients
Virtual Clicker clients can be used in conjunction with PRS RF Clickers and RF Receivers

Software

 

Operating System Support	Windows, Mac and Linux
Question Types Supported	Multiple Choice (including multiple correct), True/False, Answer Series, Numeric (including positive/negative, decimal point and fractions), Short Answer
Modes	Live Polling, Self-Paced, Homework (offline)
PowerPoint Integration	Yes (Windows and Mac environments)
Question Authoring Tool	Yes (can also import questions from book publishers)
Confidence Levels	High/Low Confidence
Software License	Included with PRS purchase. No recurring fees.
Reporting Capabilities	A variety of reports can be produced, including: attendance, results for a single session, individual student or an entire semester-to-date performance report.
Grade Book	Includes integrated grade book. Can also export to Blackboard, WebCT, WebAssign and comma delimited files (Excel compatible).

 

Virtual PRS Software Specifications

 

Windows	Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP only (for an RF receiver installation) Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later (for an IR Receiver installation) 450 MHz or faster processor Internet Explorer 5.01 or greater 256 MB RAM 200 MB hard disk space is required CD-ROM drive (for installation) SVGA (800 X 600) or higher-resolution monitor with minimum of 16-bit color Available USB Port for RF Receiver installation Available Serial Port for IR Receiver installation Microsoft Office 2000, XP, or 2003 (for PowerPoint integration) Recommended system is Windows XP on a computer with a Pentium 4 processor, 256 MB RAM, 1024 x 768 resolution monitor with 32-bit color
MacIntosh	OS X 10.3.9 or greater Java 1.4.1 or greater 400 MHz or faster processor 256 MB RAM 200 mB hard disk space is required CD-ROM (for installation) SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor with minimum of 16-bit color Available USB Port for RF Receiver installation USB to Serial Adapter for IR Receiver Installation Recommended system is OS X 10.4 on a computer with a G4 867MHz processor, 384 MB RAM and 1024 x 768 resolution monitor with 32-bit color
PDA Devices	Must be Windows Mobile PDAs with built in WiFi–Examples include: Dell Axim X51 and HP iPAQ rx1955 Users will need to install ActiveSync on your PC so it can sync with your PDA Interwrite Virtual PRS is a .NET Compact Framework 2.0 application - Install the Virtual PRS application by launching the “setup.exe” application from your desktop and it will sync and install Virtual PRS on your PDA.