Classroom HackSpaceChallenge/Buzzers

Aim

The specification for a commercial device, File:Activote.pdf.

Parts

• PC Software

• Teacher Module

• Buzzer Hub

• Buzzers

Walkthrough of use

• Installation

• Starting Software

Should the program start on system start up and then pop up the web browser when the usb device is found?

• Loading a lesson

The teacher should be given the option of reusing an old lesson or selecting a new lessonfile.

• Registering students (potentially optional)

• Starting a lesson

• Moving on to the next question/interaction point

• Ending a lesson

• Reviewing a lesson

TODO

• Talk to a non-science dept. (check)
• Let down the chemistry dept down gently. (check)
• Assign jobs to (un)willing participants.

Notes

Turns out my school was interested in buying a load of these. I will talk to the teachers spearheading the project, as they are well educated in the commerical products.