eOSB User Manual - National Ocean Sciences Bowl
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1. Team Team Question Timer af correct XX incorrect af Correct X Incorrect correct X Incorrect af correct incorrect TUM gt gt gt Start 666 7 The 6 minute Round Time is also displayed on the additional window that opens behind the eOSB program This window can be dragged onto an additional monitor to be displayed for the players and audience to view Py 17 eOSB Users Manual eOSB Scorekeeping amp Timekeeping ENABLED Each round the user is asked to select functionality SED Select all File Options Help 7 electronic Scorekeeper Electronic Timekeeperi With Scorekeeping and Timekeeping ENABLED the score timer and stopwatch function will all show on the screen The additional screen that opens behind eOSB will contain the score and the 6 minute Round Timer File Options Help Question Text QUESTION 1 is a TOSSUP MULTIPLE CHOICE GEOGRAPHY Which of the following oceanic zones is the deepest W Epipelagic X Pelagic Y Mesopelagic Z Bathypelagic Question Answer CORRECT ANSWER Z Bathypelagic Team Score 0 Team B Score 0 Interrupt 1 n 00 M correct X Incorrect af Correct X incorrect QUESTION 2b is a BONUS SHORT_ANSWER PHYSICAL cunt DDD LO eOSB Round Informa2. Incorrect oA Correct X Incorrect 4 lt eOSB with Scorekeeping ENABLED When a team answers correctly click Correct for the appropriate team and the software will move to the following subsequent question When a team answers incorrectly Click the Incorrect button and either re read the question if it was not read in its entirety to the opposing team or wait 5 seconds for the opposing team to answer If the opposing team answers correctly follow the steps above for a correct answer If answered incorrectly click Incorrect a second time for the opposing team Entering Incorrect twice will move to the next question and skip the bonus when appropriate Interrupts and Blurts When scoring is ENABLED the eOSB program requires you to enter when a team interrupts the INTERRUPT button will be activated The Moderator is required to choose INTERRUPT and whether a team answers a question correctly or incorrectly Just as a Moderator reading from 15 eOSB Users Manual a paper binder must decide without prompts whether the team blurted or interrupted the same process applies to a Moderator using the eOSB program If an interrupt occurs the Moderator must click INTERRUPT button to keep the correct score A view of the screens with scoring ENABLED Sits NETS E LO Round 2 electronic Ocean Sciences e m m File Options Help Question Text QUESTION 4b is a BONUS SHORT
3. S zl eas My Network Places Save as type Jal Files Cancel anna You can save the file anywhere but the desktop or flash drive will be the easiest place for all of your moderators volunteers to remember Loading the Program Depending on your competition room and the source of your computers you have options on how to load the eOSB on to the computers for the event If Moderators Science Judges are bringing their own laptop they should download the eOSB onto their hard drive or have the program available on a thumb drive for the entire day If you are able to pre load the software onto the computers that will be used save eOSB on the desktop 8 eOSB Users Manual and be sure to provide the Moderator and or Science Judge with the computer password for the machine in case of the need to reboot unlock sleep mode etc in addition to the eOSB password Flash Drives CDs If you are not allowed to load software onto the computers for the event the software can be run off a flash drive or CD Save the eOSB file on to the flash drive CD and Moderators Science Judges can insert the flash drive CD into the machine and run the program from this external drive Flash drives can also be used for sharing the program if e mail is not available Testing Computers Be sure to test the eOSB on all computers prior to the competition day As mentioned above the computers may have a local password re
4. polar bear X narwhal To view the TCQs for each rU Select a TCQ round navig ate to Note Smaller italicized text indicates a previously selected TCQ File gt Open gt TCQ s Select either question A or question B E Question Answer 9 Round 2 A Technology 4 00 The version of in eOSB will look slightly different than destin ron adi the worksheet version that the C open rie AddTcQResdis GeseDabg students use to answer the i question 5 0 5 0 To view Solutions for EE EM each round navigate to the TCQ Vo Correct Incorrect o Correct X incorrect selection again but this time click the Solutions Tab for the lt lt lt E sumit DDD answers Again this can be displayed for the students and audience 19 eOSB Users Manual End of Round Pop Up After the 20 question in a round moderators will be notified with a pop up window that they have reached the end of the round Competition Round Complete This round is complete To begin another round dick File Open question file Increasing the Font Size If you would like to increase or decrease the font size of the questions due to your personal preference or the size of your computer screen you may click on OPTIONS in the top tool bar Select Fon
5. 1 How will the software be distributed National Office Distribution All versions of the eOSB practice and final versions will be sent via e mail from the National office to each Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinators Distribution A final version of the electronic game will be emailed to all RCs competing in the upcoming competition two weeks before the event This early submission will allow the RCs to forward the questions to their moderators for eOSB practice before the event RCs are responsible for distributing the software to the computers at their competition site the day prior or the day of the competition 2 How do I transfer the file that contains the electronic competition to my moderators The files can be transferred via email the Moderator would be responsible for downloading the software to the computer being used for the competition Files can also be burned to a disk or saved on a flash drive and then distributed to each unique computer for the competition 3 How will the questions be edited NOSB office will be emailing the competition questions to the Regional Coordinators in WORD files for vetting as has been done in previous years Please provide edits back to NOSB as outlined in the email that contained the attached questions RCs will not be able to change edit the questions once the program arrives in its finished version It is important for RCs and others to thoroughly review the questions when t
6. In this scenario each person will use the program controls to go through the question with the Moderator taking lead This situation is ideal because both the Moderator and Science Judges can verify the question round tossup bonus and general flow of the game Additionally this option offers practice for aspiring Moderators OPTION 3 IS PREFERRED BECAUSE IT ALLOWS COMPUTER REDUNDANCY IN EACH ROOM IN CASE OF COMPUTER ERROR NO TIME WILL BE LOST SWAPPING OUT COMPUTERS eOSB Users Manual GETTING STARTED This section outlines the details on getting started with eOSB from obtaining the files to logging in to utilizing the functions of the program Receive program via e mail All Regional Coordinators RCs will receive an executable jar file from NOSB headquarters via email eOx jar This single file is the self contained executable file where all of the questions rules and logic of game play are incorporated This file can be shared with Moderators and Science judges if they are bringing their own computer Saving the Program RIGHT click the file in your email and SAVE AS to the desktop or flash drive 16 2 1 Attachments 2 e05e jar 467 KB 11 2 Save Attachment 2 x x DB X i Ed Tools 14 2 17 2 E 812 Recent Documents 3 2007 2242 i amp itte 22 25 2 My Documents der My Documents 42 e al 3 2009 My Computer ct 0 hat
7. a button rather than turning a page When a team answers question toss up or bonus correctly click Correct for the appropriate team and then software will take you to the bonus question next question When a team answers incorrectly Click the Incorrect button and either re read the question if it was not read in its entirety to the opposing team or wait 5 seconds for the opposing team to answer If the opposing team answers correctly follow the steps above for a correct answer click Correct for the appropriate team You will automatically be moved to the next question If answered incorrectly click Incorrect a second time for the opposing team Entering Incorrect twice will move to the next question and skip the bonus when appropriate Interrupts and Blurts In this basic functionality the Moderator is only required to choose whether a team answers a question correctly or incorrectly Just as a Moderator reading from a paper binder must decide without prompts whether the team blurted or interrupted the same process applies to a Moderator using the eOSB program 14 eOSB Users Manual A view of the Basic Electronic Notebook p File Options Help Question Text QUESTION 1 is a TOSSUP MULTIPLE_CHOICE BIOLOGY What type of coral reef forms around a subsided volcano W Patch X Boiler Y Lagoonal Z Atoll Question Answer CORRECT ANSWER Z Atoll Interrupt Interrupt A Correct
8. extra reminder to prevent you from accidentally opening the wrong round during the competition b Please note however the program will then let you enter your password and get into that round 3 Accidental Closing of the Program a You are now in the middle of a round Please go to the top right side of the program and click the X to close the program b Go back to your files and open eOSB again When you do this it opens like the program has not been used which means the rounds you have already completed will NOT be italicized This is why the one pager for eOSB is important to have next to your computer The backside of that document will have a list of rounds and a place to initial to help you keep track of the rounds in case the program gets shut off Please note that is why it is recommend you put your computer on sleep during breaks and lunch rather than turning it off completely 4 Scoring Enabled moving backward a When you finish round 1 and you select round 2 click on electronic scorekeeper This will enable the scoring for the round 30 b eOSB Users Manual Within a round click correct incorrect etc and track the score Click BACK to go back to a previous question The buttons will be grayed out on the bonus round Click the back arrow and ensure that the score in auto correcting for each team 5 Timekeeping Enabled resetting the clock a When you open the program choose electronic ti
9. will be distributed from the NOSB office to the RCs before volunteer training sessions have occurred We encourage all Moderators Science Judges and RCs to test the program and follow the training scenarios provided in the Appendix These scenarios will pose potential problems that may occur while using the program Moderators can troubleshoot these problems on their own as training for the actual competition Webinar Sessions There will be an option to log in via a Webinar session with MIT and NOSB staff to go over the use and troubleshooting of the electronic game Information on these sessions will be sent to the RCs in November of each year Regional Training Each RC will host their own volunteer training events to go over the use of eOSB and the rules of the competition with their volunteers This training will allow all volunteers to become aware of the new program at their event and ample time to practice before the event 22 eOSB Users Manual FILE SECURITY BE SECURE Securing the questions is vital for maintaining the integrity of the competition Be sure to have a plan in place for keeping the eOSB enabled computers safe during breaks between rounds and at lunch The plan could entail locking rooms when competitions are not in progress or instructing all moderators to bring their laptops to a central location each site will need to come up with a plan that meets their location s needs JAR Files The eOSB game is put t
10. ANSWER TECHNOLOGY Name three things would you measure with a CTD Question Answer CORRECT ANSWER conductivity temperature pressure Team A Score 18 Team B Score 4 Interrupt Interrupt aA Correct 2 Incorrect Co The score board opens behind the eOSB game This additional screen be moved to another monitor and adjusted to face teams to view the live score TO eOSB Round Informatio 16 eOSB Users Manual eOSB with Timekeeping ENABLED With Timekeeping ENABLED the 6 minute timer and the 5 second and 20 second stopwatch will appear on the screen This will allow the Moderator or Science Judge to run the clock via the computer The software provides a 5 second clock for toss up questions and 20 second clock for bonus questions File Options Help File Options Help Question Text I QUESTION amp 2b is a BONUS SHORT ANSWER CHEMICAL QUESTION 2 is a TOSSUP MULTIPLE CHOICE BIOLOGY Of the folowing which is NOT phytoplankton What does the Rule of Constant Proportions tel us about the nature of seawater W dinoflagellate copepod diatom Question Answer Question Answer Round Timer CORRECT ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER copepod The ratio of the major elements remains the same regardless of the total 0 6 E 0 0 salinity of the sample Start
11. competition demands considerable resources each year to deliver the program Managed by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership the competition currently serves over 3 000 students and volunteers at 25 regional competitions throughout the country each year On competition day an average of eight rooms are utilized by each region The question binders two per room demanded excessive time money and natural resources to produce The solution for addressing the waste and expense of the question binders has been found a customized electronic software program that eliminates the need for printed questions and provides increased usability editing timesaving and security The eOSB software program allows each site to use readily available computers to present the questions instead of taking time and resources to create the binders The eOSB not only reduces the environmental and monetary costs of the NOSB but also provides advantages in question security question editing and training for new moderators Staff members from the Center for Ocean Engineering at MIT and MIT Sea Grant along with a MIT student have developed an innovative and cost saving software program entitled the electronic Ocean Sciences Bowl eOSB In 2009 the Massachusetts region of the NOSB beta tested this new software program The test confirmed that the eOSB software could replace the 400 page paper binders used by moderators and science judges at regional competitions around
12. e team s names are entered it will display on the game as well as on the score screen if enabled Step 8 Moderator Preamble The moderator preamble will pop up in each round Close the box at your leisure Step 9 Team Challenge Questions Team Challenge Questions TCQ s are available digitally and can be found within each round under the FILE menu Select question A or question B accordingly These questions can be projected for the students audience if your technology allows More information on using the TCQs with the eOSB can be found on page 19 Step 10 Help The Official Rules can be found in the HELP menu as well as the eOSB User s Manual and the eOSB Terms of Agreement 13 eOSB Users Manual SOFTWARE CONTROLS amp FUNCTIONALITY There are five different buttons Correct Incorrect Next Back and Interrupt that can be used during the game depending on which functionalities are enabled disabled There are 4 main options Basic Electronic Notebook eOSB with Scorekeeping eOSB with Timekeeping and eOSB with Scorekeeping and Timekeeping The selection of functionality will impact which buttons you use and how you use them The Basic Electronic Notebook If you do not select any of the additional functionalities the following buttons will be enabled to allow you to move through the competition as the teams compete This function is nearly identical to using a paper notebook except for the fact that the Moderator clicks
13. eOSB Users Manual lectronic cean v 05728 B owl Written by Department of Mechanical Engineering Il E 7 Center for Ocean N Engineering Funded by NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL eOSB Users Manual 11 22 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS tcc 2 3 COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 2 vaina edu EVO nen Ped 4 EVENT SETUP 50556 5 GETTING STAR DE Diricscsnicvacessceccectistincciacet ccubascseccnsceekaciduesbecescusuaasuacascenscesnaasceseascsvssseadeosetbecunecs 8 10 SOFTWARE CONTROLS amp 4 4 14 ADDITIONAL EUNCTIONAJTLLDY iiieipe cceeesoee xin dae reden F ra eain un eR Nep aea unu va 19 22 FILE SECURIFY ES 23 FINDING HELP 24 FAQS me 25 APPENDIX Qe RE 26 CHECKLIST mn M 27 EOSB CHEAT SHEET II 28 EOSB TRAINING SCENARIOS 30 eOSB Users Manual OVERVIEW Introduction The National Ocean Sciences Bowl NOSB
14. eep mode password access etc Know how long it takes your computer to reboot so you do not delay the game In sleep mode the italic reference of which rounds have been read will still be shown Round Check List Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Emergency Round 29 eOSB Users Manual eOSB Training Scenarios These training scenarios are provided so that you can become comfortable with the eOSB program before competition day Please open the eOSB file on your computer and then take yourself through the scenarios described below 1 Button Navigation a Open Round 1 Click correct incorrect buttons and next Then click NEXT accidentally and attempt to move back to the appropriate question b Continue clicking through to question 10 see half way through round prompt between question sets 10 and 11 c Continue to click correct incorrect and next through all the questions See end of round prompt d Open Round 2 Click through to end of round Practice moving back and forth between questions with the next button Finish round 2 Opening Rounds a Open Round you should be on the round selection pop up Try opening a round that you have already completed i e Round 1 or 2 You will see a you have already opened this round prompt This prompt will serve as an
15. ess to the computer You may need to enter a separate organizational password to use the computer Step 1 Open the program Go to your Desktop or save location and double click on the eOSx jar file Step 2 Accepting Terms of Agreement Review and ACCEPT the terms Step 3 Open the Question Files Click on File and choose OPEN question file Step 4 Password Enter password given to you by your Regional Coordinator Step 5 Additional Software Packages Select if you would like to include scoring or time with your program Step 6 Click on Round Choose the round you would like to read from Step 7 Playing the Game You are now playing the game Use the correct incorrect and next buttons to move through the questions Step 8 Within the Round TCQ s are available in each round under the FILE menu Under the OPTIONS menu you can change the font or customize the team names The HELP menu contains the rules of the game the eOSB user s manual and the eOSB terms of agreement 28 eOSB Users Manual What to do at the break Be sure your computer is secured during breaks and lunch You can close down the program and reopen When the program is shut down the previous rounds read will NOT be in italics but you can reference your cheat sheet to be sure you are starting on the correct round An alternative to closing down the program is to put your computer in sleep mode during breaks Be sure you can boot up your computer from sl
16. hey are initially distributed 4 Do I need Internet access You do NOT need to have internet access the day of the competition to run the program 5 What if the Moderator needs to toss out a question We no longer supply extra questions With 20 questions available in each round the Moderator should just skip a bad set of questions and move on to the next toss up bonus question set 25 eOSB Users Manual APPENDIX The Appendix section contains the Checklist the eOSB Cheat Sheet and the eOSB Training Scenarios 26 eOSB Users Manual CHECKLIST What you will need if you use the eOSB at your competition A computer desktop or laptop in each competition room A mouse for each computer A second screen computer in each room with necessary cables Macs and PCs need specific cables Copy of the One Pager eOSB Cheat Sheet printed double sided with the Round Checklist on the back An IT person on call at your location in case you need assistance Keep the eOSB file on a thumb drive at the competition in case you need to reload it onto a computer Spare laptops computers on hand for backup in case of technical difficulties After the event delete eOSB files from computers An emergency round of questions printed in case a room needs to replace an entire round 27 eOSB Users Manual eOSB Cheat Sheet Step 0 Gain acc
17. in appropriate places on the tables Face projector towards wall so that students can see the score and the audience can see the TCG S eOSB Users Manual eOSB In Action eOSB setup awaiting competitors and judges Moderator and Science Judge using the eOSB to deliver the questions eOSB Users Manual Physical Setup Options Sharing One Computer The Moderator and Science Judge can share one computer and screen for the competition This reduces the setup time and costs for the electronic version If you prefer that the Moderator and Science Judge each have their own screen continue to the options below Second Screen Drone Screen A drone screen setup will allow the Science Judge to follow along with the Moderator without an additional computer We recommend a 12 15 inch screen The Moderator will control the program by clicking Correct and Next on his her computer The Science Judge s screen can be an extra monitor or an additional laptop attached to the Moderator s computer and setup as a monitor Setting up a second screen is not difficult but should be practiced before the event Check with your IT person if you have questions Running Two Computers Simultaneously Both the Moderator and Science Judge can use separate computers simultaneously These two officials would both need to have access to the eOSB file on their machine and will both need to obtain the password for the event from the RC
18. mekeeping This will imbed a 6 minute Round Timer and a 5 20 second Question Timer within the questions field as well as give you a second screen for the 6 minutes that can be displayed on a second screen for the students Start Round 1 For a Bonus question click the 20 second clock The clock will run down the time and end at 0 When the question is done click Submit and move on to the next question The clock automatically resets to 5 seconds for the next toss up question If you start the clock and need to reset press reset and the countdown will begin again 6 Scoring Enabled Entering TCQ scores a b Half way through a Round 1 click on File and select Open TCQ s Select question 1A Read the TCQ and close the file when done Next open TCQ 1B by following the same steps To enter the TCQ scores for the round go to File and Open TCQ s This time click ADD TCQ RESULTS Then enter the scores for TCQ 1A and 1B for both teams Click Add Scores and the score will update on the main page Close box Go back to File and open TCQ s again Click Add TCQ results the scores you entered will display in the score boxes 7 Timekeeping Enabled Managing the clock a Managing the clock through the eOSB is new and different than the regular table clocks Be sure to practice this new functionality ahead of the competition day Practice stopping and starting the clock adding time and switching between the clock a
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20. ogether as a JAR file This is a self contained encrypted file that by its very nature is not accessible to average computer users We hope this will further discourage individuals from sharing the files Password Protection Each round is password protected to reduce the chance of a student opening up the next round of questions during a break Expiration of the File The eOSB file will expire two days after the competition Once this expiration date has passed the program will not allow the questions to be accessed Notes on Secure File Handling a DO NOT share the file with anyone that is not associated with the NOSB or does not need the information b Ask for the files to be DELETED on ALL computers after the competition c Only share the Moderator Orientation Program of the competition until it is vital to share the real version d DOUBLE CHECK your e mail to ensure that no coaches or students are recipients of the game e Ask ALL VOLUNTEERS to ensure the safety of the eOSB enabled computers during the competition 23 eOSB Users Manual FINDING HELP User Manual The User Manual was developed to be the most comprehensive source of information in regards to the eOSB program and its implementation Please read through the manual first to see if the manual answers your questions before calling NOSB or MIT staff One Pager This is a one page document to be printed out double sided Side 1 is a How to Use the Pr
21. ogram cheat sheet and the back side lists rounds 1 10 with a place for the Moderator to initial after the round is complete This will help the Moderator keep track of where s he is in the competition This sheet should be accessible to the Moderators in each competition room This One Pager is included in the Appendix at the end of this manual Participating in a Webinar The Webinar training will occur in January and February and will be open to all RCs all Moderators and additional volunteers that are interested in learning about the program Science Judges etc This opportunity to go through the program with live help from MIT and NOSB will be a valuable experience National Office If you need additional assistance in running the eOSB software or about implementation nationwide please contact the NOSB staff Kathleen Meehan Coop kmeehancoop oceanleadership org 202 448 1232 On Call Support For locations that are implementing eOSB in multiple rooms NOSB will send out contact numbers for each RC to use the day of the competition February competition call your assigned NOSB representative for help March competition call your assigned NOSB representative for help April Nationals NOSB and MIT support will be onsite MIT Staff For additional help from the developers of the program please contact Jordan Lewis lewisjb mit edu or Brandy Wilbur bmmoran mit edu 24 eOSB Users Manual FAQs
22. quire java installation or other unforeseen issues Running the program from a thumb drive does not eliminate all problems eOSB Users Manual RUNNING THE PROGRAM Step 1 Open the Program Go to your Desktop or eOSB file location and double click on the eOSx jar file Step 2 Accepting Terms of Agreement Double click on the jar file to open the program then click File to access the questions The first time a user opens the program a pop up window will appear and ask you to accept the terms and agreement for utilizing the eOSB software A summary of the terms and agreement are e The program should not be distributed shared outside of the NOSB network e Do not change the program without consent e The program is free to use and the goal is to provide ample use of the program But if the rules of the agreement are broken the use of the eOSB by those users will be reviewed e The title of the program remains with MIT and any use of the name in publications or documentation should include 2009 M I T All Rights Reserved Please review and ACCEPT the terms Step 3 Password Each round will require the Moderator to enter a password to view the questions This password will be given to the RCs a few days before the competition They will then pass it along to their Moderators Science Judges This password protection will increase security of the questions in case a computer is accidentally left unattended in a room with s
23. t Size and then choose the font size you would like Available font sizes include 12 18 point sodium silica magnesium Team Names You are able to customize your screen to display the team names in each round Click on OPTIONS and Set Team Team Names Team B Oceans OK Cancel 20 eOSB Users Manual Rules In the HELP section in the top of the program you will find a RULES tab This tab will provide you with all the rules of the game The rules are organized by theme for ease of use Pre game Practice Round The eOSB includes a Student Practice Round of questions to be read before the first official round of NOSB questions begins This practice round is a short 5 question round composed of fun general knowledge questions to give the students and officials a chance to go over the rules and play a round that is not based on points This round is provided to get everyone warmed up for the day Load a round Please select a round of questions to get started a 2010 Pre game Practice 2010 Round 1 21 eOSB Users Manual eOSB TRAINING Training on how to use the eOSB program will be provided in several different formats Moderator Orientation Program The Moderator Orientation Program MOP is a practice version of the eOSB The purpose of this program is to get the Moderators comfortable with using the electronic format before competition day The MOP
24. the country Since 2009 the program has been well received by regional coordinators and volunteers across the country In 2010 4096 of all NOSB regions used the software program The goal for 2011 is that all 25 regions will begin to utilize the eOSB at their competition By harnessing this technology the NOSB will be pioneering a new era of academic competitions grounded in sustainability eOSB Users Manual COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The following outlines what computer requirements are needed to run the eOSB The file is a self contained JAR file and will run itself as long as the machine fulfills the following requirements Java The eOSB file requires the program Java 1 5x or higher to be enabled on your computer Most computers have Java and the eOSB will work instantly but if you do not you can download the free program here http java sun com javase downloads index jsp How can I check my computer for Java Besides trying to open the eOSB file you can go to the website http java com en and click Do I have Java This will check your computer for the program Note The eOSB is compatible with Java version 1 5x and higher Using a Mouse If you are using a laptop it is recommended that you have a mouse attached to the laptop for the eOSB game instead of using the laptop pad on the computer The mouse is less sensitive and easier to manipulate and control button use If you are using a desktop PC the mo
25. ti File Options Help Question Text Waves grow in the open ocean based on what three factors Question Answer Round Timer CORRECT ANSWER fetch wind speed and wind duration Team A Score 4 Team B Score 14 d Se 00 20 sumit DDD m eOSB Users Manual ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY Additional elements within the software include items such as reminder pop ups access to Team Challenge Questions TCQs changing the font size adding team names and finding competition rules 10 Question Pop Up There is a pop up after the 10th pair of questions to remind the Moderator they are to proceed to the TCQ portion of the round if time has not yet expired 6 minutes in the first buzzer round If a room has already gotten through the TCQs and is on the second half of the buzzer round before reaching the 10th pair of questions this pop up should be ignored Halfway Point This round is now halfway over Do not begin the second half of questions until the TCQs have been completed Team Challenge Questions TCQ s AL Ix TCQ s are included in the GALLEED i EX software for each round The ee 2 Question Text TCQ s can be viewed by the QUESTION 1 is a TOSSUP MULTIPLE_CHOICE BIOLOGY Moderator and or projected to the audience if the technology allows Which of the following animals would NOT be found in the Northern Hemisphere W
26. tudents 10 eOSB Users Manual Step 4 Selecting Functionality The eOSB allows the user the option to select multiple functions that allow for varying degrees of program functionality As the user you may choose to just use the electronic binder or you may select to add in the scorekeeping and or timekeeping features By not selecting an additional functionality the software will run in its original version Scoring and timekeeping are the advanced versions but allow a competition room to run with fewer volunteers if there is a shortage of volunteers or it is a practice event See pages 14 18 for more information on functionality options electronic Ocean Sciences Bowl Fle Options Help electronic Timekeeper x lectronic cean S ciences B owl Step 5 Opening a Question File Click on File and choose OPEN question file lectronic 11 eOSB Users Manual Step 6 Selecting Rounds From the list select the round in which you would like the questions NOTE italicized font means the round has been previously opened Select a round of questions Round 7 2 Round 8 Round 9 2 Round 10 Round 11 You now playing the game 12 eOSB Users Manual Within a Round Step 7 Options Under the OPTIONS menu the FONT size can be changed for each user of the program TEAM NAMES can also be customized Once th
27. use is part of the standard set up Mac vs PC The eOSB software is built coded in Java which is known for its platform compatibility It will work on any operating system or computer including both PCs and Macs Computer Type Interchangeable Desktop computers laptops netbooks or any combination will work for using the eOSB We often say laptop but the software will run on all types of computers eOSB Users Manual EVENT SETUP This section aims to guide you on setting up the eOSB at your NOSB competition Included are three electronic setup options Each region can choose how to best setup the eOSB to fit their needs logistics and budget The event setup goal is to provide an environment for each Moderator and Science Judge to have access to the questions Not every room or pair of judges needs the identical solution Competition Room Setup The following diagram is the preferred way to setup a competition room when using eOSB This ensures that students and spectators will not be able to view the computer screens 3 2 Captain 1 1 Captain 2 3 Score Keeper Moderator Science Judge Students Moderator Science Judge and Timekeeper seated at tables facing one another Rules Judge stands in the back facing the Moderator and Science Judge Scorekeeper standing with scoreboard in eye sight of students Moderator and Science Judge Placards for each role captain 1 2 3 team A team B
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