"Ready, Set, Go" Help
You can access Ready, Set, Go’s Internet-assisted learning features, including an audio version of the presentation with automatically synchronized slides, a text transcript of the presentation, and an "Evaluation" form that must be filled out and submitted as a prerequisite to be assigned to an N*MAT Peer Learning Group.
If you need technical assistance or have a question about Ready, Set, Go please call (800)-727-2357 or send an email to support@nmat.org. If emailing, please include your name, daytime telephone number, and brief description of your problem or question. We will respond promptly by email or phone.
The information on this Help Page is designed to answer your most common operational questions and ensure that you enjoy the best learning experience.
Text-Only Version
Ready, Set, Go includes a complete text transcription.
Printing the Text Transcription
Print either a portion of the transcript or the entire text by highlighting what you would like to print and pasting it into your word-processing program.
Playing the Audio and Slide Presentation
Most computers sold today are multimedia computers that come equipped for presentations like Ready, Set, Go. However, if you are not sure, here are a few things to check.
First, make sure that your computer has speakers and that they are properly connected. To test, double-click the "Sounds" icon that can be found in the "Control Panel" area of Windows. Highlight any of the sound options from the list and then press the Preview button to hear the sound.
Second, make sure that your computer has the latest free Flash plug-in program needed to run the Ready, Set, Go audio and animate the slideshow. The Flash plug-in is pre-installed in most newer-model computers and web browsers. If your computer does not have the Flash plug-in, you should receive an automatic prompt and download instructions when you click to play any of the Ready, Set, Go content.
You may also click the icon below and follow the directions to receive the free download now.
If You Are on a Computer Network
In some cases, organization or business computer networks are configured to block presentations like Ready, Set, Go. If you have difficulty accessing the audio and slide portions of Ready, Set, Go, contact your network administrator to determine the problem.
Using the Audio and Synchronized Slide Feature
Ready, Set, Go allows you to play each section of the audio/slide presentation separately. The subsections listed on the menu bar correspond to the subsections in the text transcript.
Choose a specific part of the presentation to play from the menu on the left of the Ready, Set, Go screen. After the portion you chose cues up, begin it by clicking the Play button when it appears on your screen.
Loading the Audio/Slide Presentation
Ready, Set, Go is built on a "streaming" model, i.e., it is designed to begin playing the audio and accompanying slides after a very short loading time. With a 56K modem, allow from 30-60 seconds. With faster connections, the wait should be only a few seconds.
Because the balance of the presentation continues to load after the presentation begins, you may see a "Time Remaining" box at the bottom of your browser counting down from several minutes. You can ignore that countdown, as it does not affect how the presentation plays.
Pause and Volume Controls
You can pause the presentation or adjust the volume. While the audio is playing and the slides are changing, click the arrow immediately to the right of the slides to open the control box. Click the arrow again to close the box.
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