Slides for training workshop on Classroom Voting Systems

1. Classroom Voting Systems
Sept. 2015
LT Team

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Objectives:
‒ Understand how to set up a Poll
Everywhere (PE) account
‒ How to set up questions in PE
‒ Be able to vote in a PE quiz
‒ Use PE to make learning interactive
‒ Know when to use different voting
systems at Regents University London

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Intro

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Voting
1. Poll Everywhere App
Download the app to your smart phone or tablet from the itunes or Android app store.
Once installed open the app and click “I’m participating”.
Enter the following details in the “join a presentation” box:
PollEv.com/regentsuni
Click “Join” and follow the voting instructions
2. SMS text message
‒Open your messaging app and text regentsuni to 020 3322 5822 to join the presentation.
‒For all questions text A, B, C, D, E to the same number.
‒When the poll is finished text leave to 020 3322 5822.
3. Via a web browser
‒Open your web browser and type the following in to the address bar:
‒PollEv.com/regentsuni
‒Follow the voting instructions on screen.

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Demo
https://www.polleverywhere.com/

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How to set up a Poll Everywhere
account
https://www.polleverywhere.com

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Create a Question Demo
https://www.polleverywhere.com/

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Why Poll Everywhere?
‒Active learning
‒Not dependent on WiFi
‒Keeps students identity
anonymous
‒Ask on-the-fly questions

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Alternatives
‒Turning Point Clickers
‒Blackboard Learn App
‒Twitter

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Useful Links
‒ User Guide for step-by step instructions:
www.polleverywhere.com/guide
‒ Video Guide for speedy and fun review:
www.polleverywhere.com/videos

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Contact Us
blackboard@regents.ac.uk
@rulltt