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Interwrite PRS, aka 'Clickers'

 

For Faculty interested in the use of clickers in their courses please visit Interwrite for more information or contact the Instructional Technology team on how to purchase the software and necessary hub.

PRS software must be installed on the machine you use for creating quizzes as well as the machine you intend to use while administering the quiz. PRS will allow for Powerpoint slideshows to be used, however it currently only supports versions prior to Office 2007. Specifications for installing the PRS software:

For the Windows environment
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP only (for an RF Receiver installation)
500 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
Microsoft Office 2000, XP or 2003 (for PowerPoint Integration)

For the Macintosh environment
OS X 10.3.9 or greater
Java 1.4.1 or greater
500 MHz or faster processor
512 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

**if you are unsure of your computer's abilities, please contact the Drake Support Center, x3001

Please refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to use PRS software, or contact Instructional Technology.