ActivExpressions 2

If you have recently been introduced to the ActivExpressions 2 from Promethean, then this post is for you. Just like the original ActivExpressions you are able to use the devices for student question and answer sessions. You can have students select multiple choice or true/false answers or have them submit text answers. The 2s have a much sleeker design and a full QWERTY keyboard to make text answers much easier to type. Plus students have fun using new technology and seeing their answers get sent to the board. It's a great way to get all students to participate and interact with the board at the same time. The results give feedback to both students and teachers which can aid in future lessons. Use them before units to test prior knowledge, use them during lessons to see if students are understanding, or use them to close a unit in a self-paced assessment.

via http://www.prometheanplanet.com

Here are some things to know about ActivExpressions:

1. There are several types of questions you can ask from multiple choice, to text, to sorting and likert scales. 

2. You can create a flipchart with prepared questions, create a self-paced assessment, or use the Express Poll (located on your toolbar). 

3. You can choose to have students respond when registered in a class or anonymously. 

4. Use them with flipcharts you have made or downloaded from the Promethean website.

5. You are able to view results for each question in a variety of forms.

To begin using the ActivExpressions you will need to register them. The devices register through the ActivHub (included). You should only have to register the devices to your board one time. The hub is capable of registering multiple classes to the same board. Directions for registering are found on Promethean Planet Support here.  

The ActivTips page from Promethean Planet also has videos with step-by-step directions. Just search "ActivExpression". (I am unable to link to specific videos.)

Supporting flipcharts to download from Promethean with more instructions:

More than one correct text answer 

Prepared vs. Ad Hoc Questioning

Using the Question Master

Question Types