Outreach

Training classes:

 


Classes to prepare teachers to confidently use the classroom communication system technology are offered on an on-going basis. They are announced through the current course catalogue published by the Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education.


Location: CSM campus, Golden
Recertification credit:1 semester credit hour.

Instructor: Susan Kowalski 303/273-3121
skowalsk@mines.edu
Tuition fee: $ 125
Pre-requisite: A working familiarity with computers; current employment as a classroom teacher in Colorado


Registration is through the Teacher Enhancement Program at the Office of Special Programs and Continuing Education of the Colorado School of Mines. Registration information is available here. This course is "USING CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (GR. 9-12)" and its course number is CT-0266. Registration is also available at 303/273-3303 or 800/446-9488, Ext. 3303.

To see a CSM campus map, please click here. You will leave the classroom communication systems website.

 

What’s available:

 

After completion of a training class, any person employed as a classroom teacher in the state of Colorado is eligible to check out a classroom communication system for his/her use. At least for now, the check out duration will be three weeks. Currently, this check out can include any or all of the following:

  • 32 student transmitters (CPS, iClicker, PRS, Qwizdom, or H-ITT)
  • 1 receiver
  • CPS software
  • Notebook computer*
  • Portable LCD projector
  • Enough cords, surge protectors, security cables, carrying cases, etc. to transport all of this and hook it all together
 

*you may already have a computer in your classroom that is adequate. System requirements are:

for Windows Operating System
IBM compatible Pentium or higher microprocesor
At least one open serial port
A minimum of 64 MB RAM; 128 MB RAM is recommended
At least 20 MB of hard drive space for CPS software; databases require more room
Windows 95 operating system or higher
Screen resolution of 800x600 or better

for Mac Operating System
G3 or better processor
At least one open USB port
A minimum of 64 MB RAM; 128 MB RAM is recommended
Mac OS 9.1 or better
Screen resolution of 800x600 or better

These specifications are provided by the manufacturer, eInstruction, and we cannot be responsible for compatibility issues.

 

 
   

http://www.mines.edu/Academic/Physics/classroomcommunicators
Last Modified: Dec 1, 2007