Re: Quiz Bowl type Buzzer System?

Craig Nansen (nansen@warp6.cs.misu.NoDak.edu)
Sun, 17 Mar 1996 22:51:26 EST

>Can anyone tell me what and/or where to get a buzzer system for use in
>team contests, such as used for quiz bowls?. I've come
>across some good ideas for using one in class, but my school does not
>possess such a thing; however, it might buy one.

You might have what you need already.

Take any Apple computer (][gs or Mac) with keyboards with ADB plugs.
Instead of plugging in a mouse, plug in another keyboard. Put together a
series of these (you might want to purchase older keyboards so you aren't
taking computers out of commission), one keyboard for each two team
members.

Assign each person a different key. The first key to be pressed will show
first on the screen. You can even enter a key as the "host" when they can
"buzz in", and you will be able to tell if anyone "buzzes in" early.

Craig Nansen If learning is an act of exploration,
Technolology Coordinator then technology equips the explorer
Minot Public Schools for the journey of a lifetime.....
Minot, ND 58701
nansen@warp6.cs.misu.NoDak.edu Technology: opening minds with a
minot.com/~nansen/techcoord.html new set of keys