Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about ACADEMUS CRS. Visit the main Polytech site if you want to learn more about our products for education. Don’t hesitate to contact us for any further questions.
Technical Requirements
Which operating systems does Academus CRS work with?
Academus CRS works with Windows PCs. All you need to have is Microsoft Office 2007 or higher installed.
Which version of Microsoft Office should I have installed to use Academus CRS?
Academus CRS works with MS Office 2007 or higher.
Do I need Internet access in my classroom to use Academus CRS and Academus CR-50?
No, Academus CRS and CR-50 Virtual Clicker applications do not need an internet connection to operate. All you need is a local Wi-Fi (wireless LAN router).
If there is more than one Wi-Fi router in the school is it possible to change the router settings in Academus CRS as many times as necessary?
Yes, you can change the settings as many times as you need. You can enter any Wi-Fi network available in the classroom. Academus CRS will detect the IP address of the router automatically, and you can verify it very easily with a single click.
Academus CR-50 Virtual Clicker
Which devices does Academus CR-50 work with?
Academus CR-50 virtual clicker works with:
- Android-based mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) with OS version 4.0 and higher.
- Windows Phone devices version 8 or higher.
- Windows devices version 8 or higher.
Virtual clicker for iOS will also be available soon.
Does Academus CR-50 work with any Android based pad or phone?
Academus CR-50 virtual clicker application has been designed to adapt easily to Android devices and has been tested successfully with many types and models with Android OS version 4.0 and higher.
If you have technical issues, please email Polytech support at ptech@polytech.com.gr and provide your device model, Android version, and the type of problem.
How do students register and log in to Academus CR-50 Virtual Clicker?
- Students must be officially registered by the teacher in the Academus CRS database at the beginning of the school year (per grade and per class).
- The database can be replicated, edited, and reused for following years.
- When students log in with their user names and passwords, they are automatically identified and connected to the ACADEMUS CRS system if they are within the proximity of the classroom’s wireless network coverage.
- The CR-50 student application does not involve any licensing costs. Students download it free of charge from Google Play or Microsoft Store.
Licensing and Capacity
Why is the number of interacting users limited to 50 users per session?
A standard class is typically 25-30 students, with 50 being the absolute maximum. The Academus CRS standard configuration license is a single teacher PC license, allowing a maximum of 50 simultaneous users per session. This does not limit the registration of more classes and more students by one teacher.
What about larger audiences?
- For lecturers in Universities and Institutes who want to manage larger audiences (e.g., in an auditorium), we offer a special custom configuration of Academus CRS-250 that supports bundles up to 250 users.
- For more than 250 users, Polytech offers the Academus Theatron application.
To request these versions, please send your request to academus@usa.com or submit the request form on the Academus site.
How many classes can a teacher create and manage with Academus CRS?
A teacher can create and manage an unlimited number of classes using the Academus CRS-CM module. Each class is limited to 50 registered users.
Can teachers share the registered students’ data with other teachers using Academus CRS?
Yes. Once students are registered per grade and class, this data can be shared and reused by any other teacher using the software (e.g., Physics and Math teachers teaching the same class). The database can be replicated, exported, shared, edited, and reused for the following years.
Quiz Building and Functionality
How do I create and what parameters can I set for session quizzes?
You create quizzes with the Academus CRS-QB module.
Steps to Create a Quiz:
- Organize and save quizzes per subject, topic, and session (e.g., Physics, Mechanics, Newton’s 2nd Law).
- Open a session and create quizzes in 4 simple steps:
- Choose and assign the quiz format (e.g., Yes/No reply) and either receive an Academus CRS template or use your own MS Power Point or Word template.
- Just add the quiz text.
- Set the parameters (correct answer, second best answer feature for a partially correct answer, start event, time of response, minimum expected completion percentage, and feedback messages).
- Save the quiz. It is automatically saved under the created session.
Can I store my quizzes to use them later?
Yes. Every quiz you make is stored in the quiz database with a session, topic, and subject label, making it easy to access, reuse, or duplicate for another class at any time.
Can I create quizzes at home, away from my school PC where I have a licensed Academus CRS software installed?
Yes. Download the free Academus CRS-iQB Question Builder add-on application from the Question Builder page and install it on your PC (you need Microsoft Office 2007 or higher). You can create quizzes, save them, and then import them into your Academus CRS software later.
Does Academus CRS Quiz Builder support relatively correct answers?
Yes. You can build a quiz with an accurate answer and an answer that is partially correct. The second best answer can be evaluated as an acceptable deviation and get a grade at 80% of the accurate answer grade (e.g., assigning a −20% reduction).
Does Academus CRS have any templates for quizzes or should I make them myself?
If you know how to use MS Word and Power Point, you don’t need Academus templates, but you can use them as examples, alter them, and customize them as they are just a Word page or a Power Point slide.
Does Academus CRS support all the editing, graphics, and animation features of Power Point?
Yes. Academus CRS-QB is an add-in module and does not influence any of MS Power Point or Word’s features. It enhances them to assist with simple quiz creation. You can make your quizzes animated, colorful, and add sounds, videos, and hints.
Can I create a race quiz?
Yes. Academus CRS has a time stamp on the reply for each student. You can easily choose the winner based on time performance. You can even add a bonus to the correct answers for the 3 best time responses.
Monitoring and Reporting
What events can I monitor with Academus CRS for my class session?
The Academus CRS-CM offers an interactive monitoring screen with an online status display on:
- Student presence/absence in a registered classroom.
- Currently connected and disconnected students.
- Student individual response monitoring (with color indicators for correct, incorrect, or no-response replies).
- Total quizzes per session status.
- Current Completion % of connected users.
- Current correct/incorrect/no-response % status graph.
- Current quiz time settings and countdown timer.
- Low Completion rate indicator.
- Manual Repeat current quiz button.
Where can I see the connection status of the students?
In Academus CRS-RM you can watch in real time who is currently connected and disconnected. The system also shows how many students in your class are absent. The CR-50 Virtual Clicker itself has a connection status bar showing the network signal.
How can I grade my students’ results?
The Academus CRS-CM module stores results for grading and evaluation. Grading options include:
- Absolute: 100% grade.
- Bonus grade: Add a bonus from 1% to 20% on the absolute grade for specific target or difficult questions.
- Deviation: The alternative (second best) correct answer is graded at 80% of the accurate answer grade.
Can I make class reports with Academus CRS?
Yes. The Academus CRS-CM database stores all your static and dynamic data. Reports can be produced for both single student performance and class (group) performance and include detailed information on:
- Specific quiz or specific session (grading, time performance, etc.).
- Average performance per Session, Topic, Subject, or Period of time.
Can I export Academus database tables for further data analysis?
Yes. Academus CRS has a facility to export any database information to MS Excel. You can create drill-down reports on a single or group of students, several classes, specific sessions or topics, specific periods of time, semester, or annual data.
Purchase and Support
How can I get Academus CRS package?
You can choose between:
- Buying the single license software directly from this site via PayPal.
- Sending us an order for a single or multiple licenses and paying the invoice. School bundle licenses for 6, 12, and 24 users are offered at a special discount rate.
How to download Academus CRS from the site?
- Purchase the single-license software via PayPal by clicking the orange button in the top right corner.
- You will be redirected to PayPal to input details and complete the purchase.
- Within 5 minutes, you will receive an email with a download link, your order number, and the license key.
- Download the software and follow the installation procedure.
I purchased the software online but the email did not come. What shall I do?
In the unlikely case of not receiving the confirmation email, please contact us at ptech@polytech.com.gr. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Is it safe to buy directly from the Academus site?
Yes. Your payment is processed via PayPal, one of the oldest, most secure, and most trusted online payment systems. PayPal provides legal protection for your money transfer. Note: If your bank account or credit card uses a currency different from the dollar, conversion rates will apply.