Actionpoint

System Requirements

• Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
• MS Office 365 (2013, 2016, or 2019)
• Available USB Port
• Qwizdom Host / Receiver : version .938 or higher

Installing Qwizdom Actionpoint
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or later must be installed before installing Qwizdom Actionpoint. Before installing the software on a PC, make sure that all available Microsoft Windows and Office updates have been installed on your computer. If you have an older version of Qwizdom Actionpoint on your computer, uninstall the program through the computer’s Control Panel. (If you have an older Red RF Host, be sure to plug it into the USB port before installing Actionpoint. See Hardware Setup for details.)

1. Download the latest version of Actionpoint at qwizdom.com/us/support/downloads
2. Open and run the downloaded ActionpointSetup.exe file, then follow the prompts of the Install Wizard.
3. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder section appears.
4. You have the option to select the location of where you would like Qwizdom Actionpoint, or use the default location.
5. Click Next to begin the installation. This will take a few moments.
6. Three icons will appear on your desktop, once installation is complete.

• Actionpoint: create interactive PowerPoint presentations.
• Survey Bar: survey your audience using an application of your choice.
• Answer Key: present and grade paper tests and activities.

This is a user guide for Qwizdom Actionpoint.

This guide provides information and tips on using Qwizdom Actionpoint.

If you need assistance, please create a support ticket at qwizdom.com/supportcenter

• Q2RF, QVOTE, or Q6RF Remotes*
• 1 HID (Black) Host/Receiver
• 1 Q6iRF Instructor Remote or 1 Q7RF Instructor Tablet*
• 1 Charger (Q7RF Instructor Tablet)*
• 1 Screwdriver AA Batteries (Q4RF & Q6RF) or AAA Batteries (Q2RF)*
• 1 Carrying Case

*Remote types and accessories based on actual order. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notices of Compliance for Qwizdom’s RF Response Devices

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications to Qwizdom’s RF hardware that are not expressly approved by Qwizdom could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product is designed for the 2.4 Ghz WLAN network throughout the EC region and Switzerland with restrictions in France.

FCC 15.19:

(3) All other devices shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC 15.21:

The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form.

FCC 15.105:

(b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Q2 Remotes – place two AAA batteries and insert the screw (optional) into the back of the remote.
2. Q4, Q6 and QVOTE Remotes – place two AA batteries and insert the screw (optional) into the back of the remote.
3. Q5 Remotes – plug the Q5RF participant and instructor remotes into the multi-charger and/or single charger for 24 hours
   before first use.
4. Q7 Presenter Tablet – the tablet needs to be charged a full 24 hours for the first time or after a long period of inactivity. The pen may take slightly longer to fully charge. Generally, the tablet will only need to be charged about 6 hours to be fully charged after the initial charge. To charge the pen and tablet, place the pen into the pen tray located at the top of the Q7RF Tablet. Using the USB cable, plug the tablet into the computer. The battery icon will be full when the tablet is fully charged.Please Note: If your computer goes into power saving mode, the charging of the Q7RF Tablet may be interrupted.

Installing the HID (Black) Host/Receiver

*This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1. The HID Host is located in the back compartment of the Q7RF Tablet or in the front pocket if remote bag.
2. Plug the HID Host into an open USB port on the computer.
3. The computer will automatically detect and configure the new hardware device.

Installing the RF (Red) Host/Receiver

1. Plug the (red) RF host into an open USB port on the computer using the supplied
   USB cable.
2. The computer will automatically detect and configure the new hardware device.

To open Actionpoint, double-click the shortcut icon on your desktop.

Microsoft PowerPoint® will open displaying the Qwizdom Actionpoint toolbar.

1. Insert Slide: Use this feature to add slides to your presentation.
2. Question Type: Online-compatible options: Y/N, T/F, Multiple Choice, Multiple Mark, Numeric, Sequence, Rating Scale, Vote, Text Input.
3. Answer/Points/Timer: Designate an answer.
4. Question Properties: Click the pencil icon to set advanced answer properties (depending on question type.
5. Start Presentation: Click this button to access setup options for live presentations.
6.  Advanced Session: Resume a previous live presentation or begin in self-paced mode.
7.  Participants Management: Create and modify participant lists.
8.  Report Generator: Browse for and view existing reports.
9.  Remote Configuration: Set up your remotes for first-time use.
10. [Upload Presentations: Feature has been discontinued.]
11. Advanced Options: Merge results files, edit speaker notes (Q7), and print a question overview.
12. About: Check software version number and user guide.

Please Note: Available Question Slide options are based on type of Remotes selected in the Configuration Settings window.

Multiple Choice Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and choose the appropriate multiple choice option. The template appears on the slide.
2.  Enter content onto the slide.
3.  Click the Answer drop-down menu and select the correct answer.
4. Click the Advanced Options button to view advanced grading options and/or to send question text to Q6RF remotes, while in presentation mode.
5. Click the Points drop-down menu and select the point value or type in the desired point value and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the point value to the slide.
6. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Yes/No & True/False Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select the type of slide you want to create. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Select the answer from the drop-down menu.
4. Click the Advanced Options button to send question text to Q6RF remotes, while in presentation mode.
5. Click the Points drop-down menu and select the point value or type in the desired point value and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the point value to the slide.
6. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Numeric Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select Numeric. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Click the Advanced Options button. This brings up the Question Properties window.
4. Enter the answer/s and point value.
   Send Question Text to Remotes – check to send text to Q6RF remotes.
   Numeric – Select Numeric to add in standard numeric answer/s. (Optional) Enter in multiple answers and point values to give students partial credit. (Optional) Check the Convert fractions to numbers box to allow both fraction and decimal answers to be counted as correct. If this box is unchecked only the answer that is typed into the above field will be counted as correct.
   Numeric Range – Select Numeric Range to add an answer for rounding, number set, algebraic and other problems with a varying answer range.
   Require Precision – Sets a place value to which answer/s need to be rounded.
5. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Sequence Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select the appropriate Sequence option. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Click the Advanced Options button. This brings up the Question Properties window.
4. Check the Send Question Text to Remotes box to send question text to Q6RF remotes.
5. Enter in answer and point value.
6. Check the Give 1 Point for every item in the correct position box, to apply partial grading.
7. Click OK when finished.
8. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Multiple Mark Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select the appropriate Multiple Mark . The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Click the   Advanced Options button. This brings up the Question Properties window.
4. Check the Send Question Text to Remotes box to send question text to Q6RF remotes.
5. Select the correct answers and enter a point value.
6. Check the Give 1 Point for every item in the correct position box, to apply partial grading.
7. Click OK when finished.
8. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Please Note: Use the Multiple Mark option to tally results by exact answer. For instance the results graph will show all participants who answered AB, BC, etc. Use the Vote Multiple Mark to tally results by total votes cast for each option. For instance, the results graph will show that 200 participants voted for A, 100 for B, etc.

Rating Scale Slides

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select the appropriate Rating Scale option. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. You can set a correct answer by clicking in the Answer field and typing in the correct answer and pressing Enter when finished.
4. Click the  Advanced Options button. To send text to Q6 participant remotes.
5. Click the Points drop-down menu and select the point value or type in the desired point value and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the point value to the slide.
6. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Text Input (For Q5RF & Q6RF remotes and QVR App )

1. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select Text Input. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Click in the Answer field and type in correct answer. Press Enter when finished.
4. Click the  Advanced Options button to send question text to Q6RF remotes and set advanced grading options.
5. Click the Points drop-down menu and select the point value or type in the desired point value and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the point value to the slide.
6. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Please Note: Best used for single word responses where capitalization does not matter.

Text Response, Text Edit, and Equation (For Q6RF remotes and QVR App)

1.  Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select the type of slide you want to create. The template appears on the slide.
2. Enter content onto the slide.
3. Click the Advanced Options button to enter answer, send question text to Q6RF remotes while in presentation mode, and set grading options.
4. Click the Timer drop-down menu and select the time or type in the desired time limit and press the Enter key on the keyboard to apply the time to the slide.

Please Note: Best used for short phrase responses, feature allows for punctuation, spacing, and other advance grading options.

Demographic Slides
These slides allow you to categorize results based on location, ethnicity, gender and more.

1. Add a Demographic slide to the beginning of your PowerPoint presentation. Click the Insert Slide drop-down menu and select Demographic . Using the drop-down menu, select the appropriate demographic. The template appears on the slide.
2.  Enter content on slide.
   Sample:
   
3. Set timer, if needed.
4. Start a presentation. Participants will input their demographic data by selecting the appropriate numeric choice.
5.  Pose a question slide. Once participants have responded, click on the public graph button on an instructor device or the Reports icon on the Qwizdom Toolbar to bring up the results graph. Click the Demographics icon to view responses to question slides based on set demographic.
   Sample
   
   Note: Toggle between multiple demographics by using the ratio buttons on the results graph.
6. Post-session, click the Reports icon and select the Question Summary Report (with Answer) or Question Summary Report (without Answer) report.
7. Click the Demographics icon to view responses to question slides based on set demographic.

Report Sample

The Print Presentation feature allows you to view a question summary report of an Actionpoint presentation.

1. Open a presentation.
2. Click on Qwizdom Tools and select Print.
3. The Presentation Answer Report appears and will display the name of the presentation, number of questions, question number with the question type, answer, actual slide number, and point value.
   
4. The presentation report can be saved as a .CSV or .PDF.

If setting up remotes for the first time we recommend the following steps. Note: You will only have to do this once. Be sure the HID (black) host, or RF (red) host is properly installed and plugged in before proceeding see Hardware Setup for details.

1. Remote Configuration. The Configuration Settings window appears.
   
2. Type in the number of remotes in your set(s).
3. Select only the remote types you are using.
4. Select your preferred configuration. Use Fixed Set unless the remotes are participant-owned. See below for details.
5.  Newer remotes, received in 2012 or later, already come with pre-assigned numbers, matching their affixed stickers, so no further action is required. Click OK to finish. If you have older Qwizdom Response hardware, received in 2011 or earlier, click the Assign button. Read the dialog box, and click OK to start assigning Remote ID numbers. (See Assign Remote IDs below for details. )

Other Settings & Explanations:

• Enable Backlight – activates the backlight on the Q5RF Participant and Q5RF Instructor Remotes.
• Using Q4 Remotes older than version 1.34 – check this to assign Remotes ID numbers to older Q4s. To check the version number, turn on a Q4 remote by holding down the Menu key. The version number will appear on screen.
• Fixed Set – Remotes are configured to always look for a Fixed Session ID (host/receiver number). Additionally each remote will store a Remote ID number, so participants can simply turn on a remote to join a session.
• Roaming Set or Participant Owned – check this option if the participants own the remotes. This mode is best-suited for Higher Ed/University settings. Participants are typically required to enter a Session ID and User ID to join a presentation.

Assign Remote IDs
Remotes received in 2011 or earlier need to be set up once, prior to use, with computer-assigned ID numbers. Newer remotes, received in 2012 or later, already come with pre-assigned numbers, matching their affixed stickers, so no additional setup is required.

1. Plug in your host.
2. In the Configuration Settings window, select Fixed Set and click the Assign button.
3. In the Remote Assignment window, check Auto-Increment Remote Number to assign numbers in the order in which remotes are turned on.
4. Click Detect, then Start.
5. The Session ID field will automatically populate (if your host is plugged in). This is your host’s unique 6-digit identifier.
6. Begin turning on your remotes. When a remote connects with the host, its assigned ID number will appear on the remote’s LCD screen.
7. If your remotes do not connect, they are not configured with the correct Session ID. Please see Changing Session IDs below for details.
8. Click Stop when all remotes have been assigned.
9. This process only needs done once—the assigned number will remain fixed with that remote. If desired, use a marker, or affix a sticker, to designate the number that has been assigned to that remote. Your remotes will turn off automatically.

Assign Remote IDs – Q4 Remotes with Firmware Older than Version 1.34
The following directions only apply for customers on a PC, using Q4 remotes older than version 1.34. (The Q4 firmware number is displayed on the remote’s screen when the remote is first turned on.)

1. Insert host into the USB port of your computer.
2. Click on the Qwizdom Tools icon (in tray at the bottom of your computer screen).
3. In the Tools menu, click Utilities, then Configuration Settings.
4. In the Configuration Settings window, check the box for Using Q4 Remotes Older Than Version 1.34.
5. Select Fixed Set, and click Assign.
6. Select your type of host from the drop-down.
7. When the Session ID field populates, click Start , then begin turning on your remotes, beginning with the instructor device. When a remote connects with the host, its assigned ID number will appear on the remote’s LCD screen.
8. Click Stop when all remotes have been assigned.
9. This process only needs done once—the assigned number will remain fixed with that remote. If desired, use a marker, or affix a sticker, to designate the number that has been assigned to that remote. Your remotes will turn off automatically.

Changing Session IDs
If the RF remote displays No Net, Not Found, Not Active, or Inactive, it could be that the Session ID is not correct.

• For Q2RF remotes: wait for the remote to time out and turn off. When you turn it back on, press the Help (Hand)key. When you see –S on the display, it is prompting you for the Session ID. Enter it and press the Join key ..
• For Q4RF remotes: press the Menu key, use the right arrow to scroll to Sess. ID., and press the Send (double arrows) key to select the option. You will see the current Session ID and will be asked if you want to change the Session ID. Press T (Yes) to change. Enter the Session ID and press the Send key to send.
• For Q5RF remotes: wait for the remote to display No Net, Not Active, or Not Found. Press the Menu key and select Enter Session ID by pressing the Send (double arrows) key, enter the Session ID and press the Send key.
• For QVOTE and Q6RF remotes: press the Menu key, scroll to Enter Session ID, press the Menu Select key, re-enter the Session ID, and press Join to submit.
• For Q7 Tablet: press the Menu key and use the Scroll button to scroll to Enter Session ID. Press the Enter key to select, use the A button to delete the Session ID and then re-enter the Session ID. Press the Enter key to confirm.

What is a Session ID?
Each host/receiver has a unique six-digit called a Session ID number. Session IDs “assign” the remote to the host, allowing the remote to only communicate with that specific host.

The Session IDs can be found:

For both HID and RF Host, the Session ID can be found in the Remote Assignments window, the Device Settings tab in the Presentation Setup window, and the Login tab of the Qwizdom Toolbar during a presentation. Session ID is also displayed at the top of the Qwizdom Tools menu: click Qwizdom Tools, found in the lower right-hand corner of the Windows Taskbar (next to the clock).
For the RF (Red) Host, the Session ID is printed on a white sticker affixed to the bottom of the device.

You can also create your own Session ID in the Presentation Setup window. Creating your own Session ID does not change the host’s default Session ID. See Presentation Setup for details. The Session ID must be unique because if there are other hosts in the same building, the remotes will become confused about the host with which they are to communicate.

1. E ink^TM display – displays the remote’s ID number when it is turned off; displays remote’s ID number and battery icon when it is turned on.
2. Navigation arrows  – scroll through questions when taking an Answer Key. Left arrow  is also used as a backspace.
3. True/Yes, False/No – use to answer True/False and Yes/No questions
4. Multiple Choice and Numeric keypad – answer multiple choice and numeric questions (with single digit answers).
5. Join   – press to turn remote on/off or confirm Session and/or User IDs.
6. Help  – press to request assistance or press to change Session ID when the remote cannot find the host.

Q2 Common Screen Displays
_ _ S : Enter Session ID. See Remote Setup for details.
_ _U : The remote is asking for a Participant ID. See Remote Login for details.
_ _ A : Displays when the remote is requesting an Answer Key activity number. Prompt only appears when Multiple Answer Keys are being presented. See Answer Key for details.
– – – : Remote cannot find host and will power down.
– – : Remote is searching for the host.
: Battery icon indicates battery charge when remote is on.

Supports the Following Question Types:
Multiple Choice
True/False
Yes/No
Single Digit Numeric
Rating Scale (1-5 ) and (1-7)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.