Mar 4 2013

Software and Hardware Versions – Are you in the know?

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Software and Hardware Versions – Are you in the know?

Often times the smallest things are overlooked when it comes to technology.  Version numbers and firmware upgrades are not what we look for with regard to using technology in the classroom. Whether you are IT staff or faculty, it is important to be sure that all of your software is up-to-date.

  • Classroom Computer
  • Office Computer/Laptop
  • Home Computer

IT staff, you are encouraged to check the Turning Technologies website at least twice a year for any and all updates. Reviewing the release notes will help determine whether or not you need to update your software. On occasion, some upgrades are behind the scenes, aesthetic  or features that are not used on your campus.

Faculty, make sure you check with your IT staff before each semester to ensure you have the same version of software as the campus. Running on the same software helps to eliminate compatibility issues and frustrations in the classroom.

Below you will find charts that outline the different receivers, software and ResponseCards that are available. When possible, it is always best to be using the most current receiver and software. As for ResponseCards, models on campus will vary based on your use in the classroom. By reviewing the chart below, you will be able to find the right clicker to meet your assessment needs.

… now you are in the know!

Receivers:

Product Name

RF Receiver

RF+ Receiver

RF HID Receiver

RF Legacy Receiver

Product Number

RRRF-04

RRRF-03

RRRF-02

RRRF-01

Storage

N/A

4GB

N/A

N/A

Hardware Compatibility

 

 

    

ResponseCard RF

YES

YES

YES

YES

ResponseCard RF LCD

YES

YES

YES

YES

ResponseCard XR

YES

YES

YES

YES firmware 2.4+

ResponseCard NXT

YES

YES

YES firmware 4.6+

YES

ResponseCard NXT Backlight

YES

YES

YES firmware 4.6+

YES

Software Compatibility

 

 

    

TurningPoint 5

5.0.0+

5.0.0+

5.0.0+

5.0.0+

Legacy Products

  

 

    

TurningPoint PC

4.4.0+

4.4.0+

4.2.0+

3.0.0+

TurningPoint Mac

N/A

N/A

1.2.0+

1.0.0+

TurningPoint AnyWhere

3.1.0+

3.1.0+

1.0.0+

1.0.0+

TurningKey

1.3.0+

1.3.0+

1.0.0+

v2.4: 1.0.0+

Hardware Updater PC

1.5.0+

1.5.0+

1.1.0 - 1.3.0

N/A

Hardware Updater Mac

N/A

N/A

N/A

 N/A

 

Software: 

Platform

Software

Current Version

Date

Version

Date

Version

Date

PC

Leg TP 2008

 4.5.1.2243

 10/15/2012

 4.3.2.1178

6/30/2011

4.3.1.1109

4/20/2011

PC

Leg TPA

 3.2.1.2282

10/15/2012

 3.0.2.1171

6/30/2011

3.0.1.1109

 4/20/2011

PC

Leg Res Mgr

 1.1.2243

10/15/2012

1.2.4.1271

10/4/2011

N/A

N/A

PC

Leg Test Key

 1.4.1.2243

10/15/2012

1.2.2.1178

6/30/2011

1.2.1.1109

4/20/2011

Mac

Leg TPA

 3.1.0f2(3144)

 10/15/2012

 3.0.4(1813)

 8/10/2011

 3.0.2(1695)

 6/30.2011

Mac

Leg Res Mgr

 1.3.0f1(064)

10/15/2012

1.2.4(1815)

8/10/2011

N/A

N/A

Mac

Leg Test Key

 1.3.0f(3144)

10/15/2012

1.2.4(1814)

 8/10/2011

1.2.1f2(1561)

6/30/2011

PC

TP5

 5.1.0.2296

10/22/2012

5.0.4

9/25/2012

5.0.0

7/31/2012

Mac

TP5

 5.1.0f4(3777)

10/22/2012

5.0.4

9/25/2012

 5.0.0

7/31/2012

 

Clickers:

Product Number

RCRF-01

RCRF-02

RCRF-03

RF LCD

RCXR-01

RCXR-02

NXT

RCXR-03

NXT backlight

ISBN

9781934931042

9781934931394

9781934931400

9781934931059

9781934931455

9781934931493

Receiver Compatibility

RF v1.3+

RF v1.3+

RF v1.3+

RF v2.4+

RF v4.6+

RF v4.6+

Software Compatibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

TurningPoint

PC

3.0+

3.0+

3.0+

4.0+

4.2.4+

4.2.4+

TurningPoint Mac

1.0+

1.0+

1.0+

1.1+

N/A

N/A

TurningPoint AnyWhere

1.0+

1.0+

1.0+

1.0+

2.4+

2.4+

TestingPoint

N/A

N/A

N/A

1.0+

N/A

N/A

TurningKey

N/A

N/A

N/A

1.0+

1.0+

1.0+

ResponseCard Specs

           

Batteries

2 - CR2032

2 - CR2032

2 - CR2032

2- AAA

2- AAA

2-AAA

Backlight on Display

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

Response Options

           

Multiple Choice

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Multiple Response

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Fill in the Blank

N/A

N/A

N/A

14 CHARACTERS

16 CHARACTERS

16 CHARACTERS

Numeric Response

N/A

N/A

N/A

14 CHARACTERS

16 CHARACTERS

16 CHARACTERS

Fractions

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Essay

N/A

N/A

N/A

14  

CHARACTERS

160 CHARACTERS

160 CHARACTERS

Send First & Last Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

N/A

N/A

Send User Data

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

User ID sent each time

YES

User ID sent each time

Automatically Set Presentation / Test Mode

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Automatically Set Answer Mode for Question Type

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Manual

YES

YES

Invalid Response Notification

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

Receiver Channel Search

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Send a Feedback Indicator Response

YES

YES

YES

YES

N/A

N/A

Send a Text Note to Presenter

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Cell Phone Style Text Input

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Homework Mode

N/A

N/A

N/A

 YES

N/A

N/A

Instructor and Test Identification

N/A

N/A

N/A

 N/A

YES

YES

Unanswered Test Question Notification

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

YES

YES

Times Up in Test Mode (Finish last question then must submit test)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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