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ActivEngage is a software-based learner response system ideal for use in schools that have invested in 1-to-1 laptop initiatives, computer labs, tablets or mobile handheld devices. ActivEngage maximizes current technology investments and eliminates the need for additional hardware by enabling students to respond to questions with existing devices.
Using Promethean’s award-winning software ActivInspire or Promethean ActivOffice, display a question on the interactive display or ask it verbally, and students will respond using the virtual device on their computers or handheld devices. Assign full quizzes of varying difficulty with ActivEngage’s Self-Paced Learning functionality to encourage students to work at their own pace and comprehension level. Gain instant insight into student comprehension and progress with an intuitive, integrated application that makes the most of existing classroom technology.
Designed to grow with you, ActivEngage enables virtual voting across a single classroom, an entire campus and beyond. The software-based system can be managed at a classroom level or centrally on a networked server.
Streamline instructional management
Full integration with ActivProgress allows you to instantly gauge student comprehension, access instructional support, identify student achievement trends and proactively address potential challenges.
Utilize Self-Paced Learning
Assign questions of varying difficulty and enable students to respond at their own pace and view instant feedback. Use the detailed results data to provide just-in-time intervention to struggling students and to determine whether to spend additional time on the concept as a class or move on.
Reduce costs
Eliminates the need for additional hardware, optimizing existing technology investments.
Wide range of response types—Students can reply in full sentences, as well as in numbers, symbols, math equations, fractions, true/false, Likert scales and more.
Try ActivEngage on three student devices for free. Learn more about how to download and get started.
Components
Windows:
Mac:
Registration Computer (Teacher’s Computer)
Minimum Device Requirements for ActivEngage Client
PC Client
Mac Client
Mobile Clients--Supported Platforms
Installation
ActivEngage requires the use of ActivInspire Personal/Professional Edition or Promethean ActivOffice to register clients and conduct response sessions. Importing ExamView® and XML files and exporting questions and answers to Excel™ require ActivInspire Professional Edition or Promethean ActivOffice. User with administrator/privileged access rights required for software installation.
View ActivEngage on PrometheanPlanet.
View ActivEngage Specification Sheet for complete details.
What's included with ActivEngage?
In which languages is ActivEngage available?
ActivEngage for laptop and desktop computers is available in the following languages: English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian (Cyrillic), Spanish and Swedish.
ActivEngage Mobile for Apple and Android devices is available in English (UK & US).
What software do is required to run ActivEngage?
ActivEngage runs through ActivInspire (current version) or Promethean ActivOffice.
Where can I download the software?
Find the link to the software on Promethean Planet. The Mobile Client edition can also be downloaded directly from your mobile device using either the App Store (iOS) or the Android Market Place. Just search for Promethean ActivEngage and follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I install ActivEngage over a network?
A Network Installation Guide of ActivEngage can be found at PrometheanPlanet
What is the maximum number of devices that can connect to one Virtual Hub?
400
How do I connect my wireless device to the network?
You need to connect to a wireless access point that is connected to the ActivEngage Server. ActivEngage only works over WiFi.
MOBILE SPECIFIC Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms can ActivEngage Mobile be used on?
Can I try out ActivEngage?
A trial version of the server and clients can be downloaded for free from Promethean Planet.