SpeechPlanner. Systems Support. Other Software or Hardware Needs. Speakers or headphones are required for audio and video playback. v1.

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1 SpeechPlanner Systems Support Yes No Operating Systems Windows Mac Operating System: Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista: 7, 8; Mac OS x v.1 O.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x, or 10A.x, 10.5.x CPU: Windows-Intel Pentium II 450MHz or faster (or equivalent), 128MB of RAM; Macintosh-PowerPC G3 500MHz or faster processor, IntelCore Duo 1.33 GHz or faster processor, 128 MB of RAM Browsers Chrome Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Recommended Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or 11, Chrome 31.x or later, Firefox 1.x or later, Mozilla 1.x or later, Netscape 7.x or later, Safari 1.x or later Screen Resolution: 800 x 600 minimum, 1024 x 768 recommended Mobile While SpeechPlanner is not optimized for either mobile devices or tablets, it can be accessed using a number of mobile devices and tablets. However, to ensure that you are able to use all of the features in SpeechPlanner, we recommend that you use a computer that meets stated System Requirements. Other Software or Hardware Needs Speakers or headphones are required for audio and video playback. v1.2 1

1. How do I access SpeechPlanner? Students and instructors access SpeechPlanner at www.sagepub.com/speechplanner using their own unique user name and password. 2. How do I set up my account?

2 1. How do I access SpeechPlanner? Students and instructors access SpeechPlanner at using their own unique user name and password. 2. How do I set up my account? Instructors will be provided with registration information by their SAGE sales representative. 3. How do my students access SpeechPlanner? When students log in for the first time, they will be asked to register using the access code included inside the SpeechPlanner access card or slimpack they purchased. Hold onto the access card with the registration code for the entire time that you will be using SpeechPlanner to ensure that you have no problems accessing SpeechPlanner throughout the duration of your course. 4. How do my students set up an account? Students will register by following different steps depending on whether they access Speech Planner from within a Learning Management System (LMS). Access Outside of a Learning Management System (LMS) 1) Go to and click on the Register Now link in the lower right hand corner of the page and then complete the registration process. v1.2 2

2) Enter an email address on the first page of the registration process, click the Next button.

3 2) Enter an address on the first page of the registration process, click the Next button. 3) On the next registration page, the student enters his/her name and institution, selects a username and password, and enters the registration code or access code provided on the inside of the SpeechPlanner access card. 4) After the student has registered, he/she can log in with the username and password created from any computer with internet connectivity (that also meets the above system requirements). 5) Each individual registration code can only be used by one person and will allow that person access to SpeechPlanner for a period of 180 days after registration. Access From Within a Learning Management System (LMS) 1) Students will click on the link to SpeechPlanner from within their course and follow the registration process, entering their registration code when prompted. v1.2 3

4 2) If the student is already a registered user of SpeechPlanner, the student will be prompted to login with their existing credentials. 3) After the student logs in once, the student will not need to log in again when accessing SpeechPlanner from within his/her course. 5. Are there materials to give to my students to help them best use SpeechPlanner? Yes, this FAQ will walk students through many of SpeechPlanner s features, including how to create and delete a speech, find a speech that s been created and practice delivering a speech: A version of this document for instructors describes how to use SpeechPlanner: v1.2 4

6. Is this compatible with my LMS? Yes, SpeechPlanner is LMS-compatible via SSO with LTI. Contact supplements@sagepub.com or your SAGE representative for more information about the LTI process. 7.

5 6. Is this compatible with my LMS? Yes, SpeechPlanner is LMS-compatible via SSO with LTI. Contact or your SAGE representative for more information about the LTI process. 7. Who do I contact for tech support? Click the Help link on the top right corner of the site for more online support documents and additional resources offering guidance on using SpeechPlanner. For further assistance, please contact Technical Support at supplements@sagepub.com 7. How long do I have access? Individual registration codes included in your slimpack can only be used by one person and will allow that person access to SpeechPlanner for a period of 180 days after registration. 8. What are the main features of the product? SpeechPlanner is an interactive, web-based tool that guides students through the process of speech planning and preparation. Features include practical tips, strategies and useful audio and video examples designed to explain and illustrate every stage of the speech-making process, from researching your audience and outlining a speech to speech delivery. Self-review questions build students understanding and mastery of the speech-making process. In addition, the tool allows students to a speech outline directly to an instructor and practice presentations using a timer that keeps track of their progress through their speech. v1.2 5

Instructor FAQ / SpeechPlanner

Instructor FAQ / SpeechPlanner How do I log in and register for access to SpeechPlanner? Students and instructors both access SpeechPlanner at www.sagepub.com/speechplanner using their own unique user