Introducing

Empowering Intelligent Interaction

Qwizdom UK Ltd

Offices in the UK, US & AustraliaIn use in over 3000 schools in the UKIn use in over 25% of UK UniversitiesWidely used in public and private sectors

in the UKSignificant new products in development

How it works…

Qwizdom combines handheld remotes and innovative software.

Actively engages 100% of participants.

Gathers consultation, class, seminar and lecture data instantly.

Marks, grades and collates recorded responses instantly.

How it works…

• Select your answer

• Press the send key

• Receive personal feedback on-screen

• Slide the on/off switch (1) to the right to turn on the remotes

• Turn the backlight on and off by pressing button (2)

How it works…

Press and hold Menu key to turn on the remotes

Select your answer Press the send key

Receive personal feedback Numerous Question types

Benefits for the learner

EngagementConfirms understandingParticipation without speakingImmediacy of feedbackAnonymityMore interesting / fun

Benefits for the teacher

Opens up class discussionGreater participation & engagementEliminates group induced biasMakes all students think about the question(s)Quick assessment of student understanding Identifies areas of confusionAnonymityFormative and Summative assessment toolLess marking time

How many noble gases are there?

There are 6 noble gases

True or False

All polar bears are left-handed.

True

When stalking prey, the When stalking prey, the polar bear draws its right polar bear draws its right paw across its black paw across its black nose to camouflage nose to camouflage itself. It then approaches itself. It then approaches its prey and uses its its prey and uses its stronger, dominant, left stronger, dominant, left paw to attack its prey paw to attack its prey before enjoying his mealbefore enjoying his meal

What is the next number in this sequence?

3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55…3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55…

Fibonacci (c.1175 - c.1240) mathematician

Put the following in the order they occur during the

reproduction process:

1. Birth 2. Ovulation3. Embryo4. Fertilisation5. Gestation

2 – 4 – 3 – 5 – 1

2. Ovulation4. Fertilisation3. Embryo5. Gestation1. Birth

True or False

The brain of the average human female adult is smaller than that of the average human male.

True

The typical adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms).  The male brain is bigger; typically 1,300–1,500 cubic centimeters while the female's is typically 1,200–1,350 cubic centimeters. Volume, however, is not necessarily a figure of merit.

The problem solving IQ of parrots, chimps and whales are nearly equivalent, even though the size of their brains vary by a thousand times.

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How would you use Qwizdom remotes?(Select Answer/s)

A. Take attendance

B. Use daily to increase engagement

C. Give weekly quizzes

D. Check homework

E. Discussion starter

F. Check if students understand key points

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Ideas for application…

Pre-Tests/Post-TestTesting common misconceptionsComprehension of just delivered materialUn-folding, decision based problemsQuizzes, homework collectionUsing safety of anonymous input for

controversial topics - Discussion StartersPeer Teaching (Think-share-pair, etc.)

All response systems are not the same

Q5 has re-chargeable batteriesQ5 allows text inputAll Qwizdom remotes;

• are RF• have display screen• are usable in very large groups • usable with PowerPoint• usable on any whiteboard or

without whiteboard• have a teacher remote

Thank you - Any questions?

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