RM Easiteach FAQs

If you are using the blue and pink Stay Cool Dance Mat you may find that Padmon is not responsive when the dancemat is touched.
You will need to install the attached updated usb driver

After installing the updated driver and opening the dance mat software and you discover there is no activity you may need to go into New Activity - configure dance mat - then reset and finally save and continue.

Easiteach 3.3 supports 4 different types of infra-red voting handset systems:
Qwizdom Q3 IR
TurningPoint ResponseCard IR (Responsive Innovations) - serial receiver, or using a serial-USB adapter.
eInstruction (CPS) (Classroom Performance System)
InterWrite PRS

How can I try the subject specific toolbars; Math, Science, English Language Arts and Geography?
To try these toolbars click on the icon and download the order form

Why is RM Easiteach only a 45 day trial?
RM Easiteach is a full version and not a 45 day trial. Only the optional toolbars are on a trial period.


What are the system requirements to run RM Easiteach?

For Windows, RM Easiteach requires:

  • Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP.
  • 64MB RAM on Windows 98, ME.
  • 128MB RAM on Windows 2000, XP.
  • Now Windows Vista Compatible
  • 400MHz Processor
  • 250MB hard disk space, extra disk space is needed for each content pack

For MacIntosh, RM Easiteach requires:

  • OSX 10.3.9 or later (includes PowerPC Macs (G4s and G5s) and Intel Macs (iMac, Mac Mini and iBook)
  • Macintosh computer PowerPC or Intel
  • 256mb memory (512mb recommended)
  • Flash v7 or later

How does Handwriting Recognition work on a Mac?
Handwriting recognition support is provided via the Mac OS Ink facilities rather than the recognition software supplied with Windows. Handwriting recognition is only available when a device such as a Whiteboard or graphics tablet is connected. When connected you go into system preferences and in the hardware section ink will be available. You then click on the ink icon and turn on Handwriting Recognition and set preferences accordingly.

Can my students view a RM Easiteach file at home?
Yes, download RM Easiteach Reader, which enables students to access, open, and interact in Use Mode with RM Easiteach files given to them. Follow this link to download RM Easiteach Reader.

I teach in a High School. Your content looks mainly focused on Elementary age students.
Most of the Content Packs are targeted at the Elementary grades, but the suite of RM Easiteach tools enable you to create your own dynamic, highly interactive content for higher grade levels, including the high school grades. Additionally, RM Easiteach features such as Glass Mode enable you to apply interactivity to your everyday third-party applications such as PowerPoint and Excel.

Can I print my pages?
Yes, you can print either a single page of the RM Easibook or all of the pages. There are a range of print options, including the ability to print 2, 4 or 8 RM Easibook pages per sheet of paper. This can make RM Easiteach a great resource for producing economical student handouts and worksheets.

Are you planning further upgrades to the RM Easiteach family?
RM Easiteach has been designed in close consultation with educators and we continue to listen to our customers. Recent feedback, for example, identified demand for voting support, a spellchecker and a foreign language character support, all of which is included in RM Easiteach (V3.3).

To Unlock the Turtle Toolbar in RM Easiteach

Go File, About RM Easiteach, then click the Upgrade License button and put in

Serial 10071569

Key 19966331

Then click OK.

To explore some interesting ideas on how to use Turtle in the classroom, Go File, Open, Examples, Turtle.