Turning Technologies RemotePoll User Manual
RemotePoll
User Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT REMOTEPOLL 3
Technical Requirements
Downloading and Installing
Downloading RemotePoll
Installing RemotePoll
Opening the No Install Version of RemotePoll
CONFIGURING THE POLLING SOFTWARE ON THE HOST COMPUTER 5
Configuring TurningPoint 5 and TurningPoint Cloud
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 5
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5
Configuring TurningPoint 2008
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 2008
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint 2008
Configuring TurningPoint AnyWhere
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint Anywhere
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint AnyWhere
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CONFIGURING REMOTEPOLL ON REMOTE COMPUTERS 10
ResponseWare
Setting up a ResponseWare Connection
Direct IP
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection
USING REMOTEPOLL 12
RemotePoll with Polling Software
Using RemotePoll withTurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5
Using RemotePoll with TurningPoint 2008
Using RemotePoll with TurningPoint AnyWhere
REMOTEPOLL MONITOR 17
Technical Requirements
Downloading and Installing
Downloading and Installing RemotePoll Monitor
Configuring RemotePoll Monitor
Configuring a ResponseWare Connection
Configuring a Direct IP Connection
CONTACT US 20
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ABOUT REMOTEPOLL
RemotePoll allows users to poll audiences in multiple locations and immediately display the results in conjunction with the host
location. Ideal for distance learning, RemotePoll allows for instantaneous feedback as well as audience engagement.
Technical Requirements
The following are required for RemotePoll to properly function:
l Microsoft Windows 32-bit or 64-bit XP, Vista, 7 or 8
l Intel or AMD 600 MHz class processor (1 GHz or higher recommended)
l 256 MB RAM
l 10 MB hard disk space
l Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
l 1024x768 resolution at 32-bit color or higher
l Standard USB 1.1/2.0 port
l Ethernet or 802.11 compatible wireless network card
l Stable internet connectivity
l Established ResponseWare account (if connecting via ResponseWare)
l Established ResponseWare Session ID (if connecting via ResponseWare)
l ResponseCard IR, RF, RF LCD, XR or NXT (version 1.3 or higher)
l TurningPoint Cloud
l TurningPoint - 5.2 or higher
l TurningPoint 2008 - 4.2.4 or higher
l TurningPoint AnyWhere PC - 3.0.1 or higher
Downloading and Installing
RemotePoll must be installed on each remote computer so the host computer (presenting computer) can collect remote
response data.
Downloading RemotePoll
Visit the Turning Technologies website to download RemotePoll.
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Go to www.turningtechnologies.com/downloads.
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Select RemotePoll below the Current tab.
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‘No Install Version’ indicates the application can be ran from a flash drive. Administrative
privileges are not required for installation.
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Enter the required information on the Software Downloads Registration and click Submit.
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Click the Download icon to start the download.
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Click Accept to agree to the terms and conditions or press Esc on the keyboard to cancel the download.
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When prompted to Save the setup file, it is recommended to save the file to a recognizable specified location (ie.
Desktop or flash drive).
Installing RemotePoll
If using the RemotePoll Install Version, verify that full administrative privileges to download and install software are associated
with your computer profile. If you are unsure, check with your IT Administrator.
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Double-click the saved setup file.
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Click Next from the InstallShield Wizard.
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Select I accept the terms in the license agreement or I do not accept the terms in the license agreement.
Selecting ‘I do not accept the terms in the license agreement’ will cancel the install.
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Click Next from the InstallShield Wizard.
Optionally, enter your User Name and Organization.
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Select to allow Anyone who uses this computer (all users) or Only for Me access to RemotePoll.
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Click Next from the InstallShield Wizard.
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Click Install from the InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.
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Click Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard.
Opening the No Install Version of RemotePoll
Follow the steps below to open the No Install Version of RemotePoll.
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Double-click the downloaded zip file.
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Select the desired folder location, such as the desktop or a flash drive.
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Right-click and select Unzip.
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Open the unzipped folder and double-click RemotePoll.exe. Do not remove any files from the folder.
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CONFIGURING THE POLLING SOFTWARE ON THE HOST COMPUTER
RemotePoll allows users to connect via ResponseWare or Direct IP. ResponseWare web connection requires a stable Wi-Fi
connection in all remote locations. Connecting via ResponseWare eliminates the worries of network hardware configuration.
WARNING
TurningPoint 2008, TurningPoint Anywhere and TurningPoint 5 support connection to RemotePoll via
ResponseWare web connection. TurningPoint Cloud requires connection via Direct IP.
Connecting via Direct IP uses the presenting computer’s Host (IP address) to connect all remote sessions to the main
session. The Direct IP connection is ideal in situations when Wi-Fi is intermittent.
IMPORTANT
Connection via the current ResponseWare web connection requires Host and Remote presenters to use
receivers and all participants to use clickers to submit responses. Connection via Direct IP supports
receivers and clickers and/or ResponseWare to submit and receive responses.
Configuring TurningPoint 5 and TurningPoint Cloud
This section covers the following:
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 5
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 5
RemotePoll can use the ResponseWare web connection to communicate all responses received from the remote location to
the presenter.
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Open TurningPoint.
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Below ResponseWare, click Click to Connect.
The ResponseWare window opens.
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Click Change.
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In the Server URL field, enter
http://remotepoll.turningtechnologies.com.
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Click Change to save the changes.
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Enter your ResponseWare Username and Password.
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Optionally, place a check in the box to remember your
login information.
NOTE
Participant Options are not applicable to
RemotePoll connection.
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Optionally, enter a custom Session ID in the Reserved
Session ID field. If a Session ID is not entered,
TurningPoint will randomly assign one.
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NOTE
The custom Session ID is released upon disconnection.
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Click Login.
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If connecting for the first time, the Privacy Terms and Terms of
Use Agreement window appears. Accept or Decline the terms.
The ResponseWare Session ID window opens.
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Click Close.
Next Steps
Provide the Session ID to your remote locations.
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5
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Open Turningpoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5.
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Click the Preferences icon on the bottom right corner of the Dashboard.
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Select Connections from the left menu.
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Scroll to the RemotePoll preferences and check Enable RemotePoll Support.
The computer’s IP Address is displayed in the Current IP Address field.
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Enter a port number for the RemotePoll Port. The default port is 1025.
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Click Close.
Configuring TurningPoint 2008
This section covers the following:
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 2008
Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint 2008
Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 2008
RemotePoll can use the ResponseWare web connection to communicate all responses received from the remote location to
the presenter.
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