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© 2014 Turning Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved.
Portions Responsive Innovations, LLC, Microsoft Corporation
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Turning Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved.
TurningPoint® is a registered trademark of Turning Technologies, LLC. Other trademarked product names mentioned in this manual are owned by their respective companies.
The following regulatory statements apply to radio frequency and infrared transmitters and receivers mentioned in this manual, including the ResponseCard RF, ResponseCard RF LCD, ResponseCard IR, ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT, QT Device, CPS IR, CPS Pulse, CPS Spark, Gen 2, PRS RF, PRS IR, DualBoard, Touch Board, Touch Board Plus, MeetingBoard, SchoolBoard, iPannel, Mobi, MobiView, MobiKWIK, Mobi Learner, Mobi 360 and their respective receivers.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO TURNINGPOINT 5! 8
What’s New in TurningPoint 5 Technical Requirements
Requirements for Software and Hardware Compatible Devices
Getting Started
Download and Setup
Downloading TurningPoint Opening TurningPoint (Zipped File) Installing TurningPoint (EXE File) Configuring Automatic Updates
Device Setup
Changing the Channel on the Receiver Locking the Receiver Channel Setting Up ResponseWare Testing the Polling Connections Pairing a PresenterCard
Migrating Previous Turning Technologies Files
Importing Participant Lists Importing Session Files Importing Question Lists or Answer Keys Converting TurningPoint 2008 Presentations
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CONTENT 20
Managing Content
Organizing Content Into Folders Exporting Content Importing Content Deleting Content Refreshing Folder Content
Question Lists
Creating a New Question List Question Types and Options
Multiple Choice Short Answer Numeric Response True/False Matching Essay Demographic Assignment
Priority Ranking Editing Question List Content Updating Question Preferences within the Question List Editor Importing Questions into a Question List
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Applying New Question List Preferences to Existing Questions Printing a Question List Versions for Self-Paced Polling
Adding a Version Editing a Version Renaming a Version Deleting a Version
Standards
Downloading Standards Assigning Standards Using a Downloaded Standards List Creating a Custom Standards List Assigning Standards Using a Custom Standards List
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PARTICIPANT LISTS 44
Creating Participant Lists
Manually Creating a Participant List Downloading a Participant List from an Integration
Modifying Participant Lists
Editing Participant List Information Importing a CSV or TXT File Exporting to a CSV, HTML or Template File Importing a Template File
Demographics
Adding Demographics to a Participant List Editing Demographics in a Participant List Removing Demographics from a Participant List
Managing Participant Lists
Changing a Participant List Name Exporting Participant Lists Importing Participant Lists Duplicating a Participant List Printing a Participant List Deleting a Participant List
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PREFERENCES 54
Opening the TurningPoint Preferences Software
Administration Shortcut Keys
Connections
Response Devices PresenterCard PresenterWare RemotePoll RemotePoll Monitor
PowerPoint
Charts
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Questions Competitions Presentation
Anywhere
Charts Competitions Presentation
Self-Paced
Login
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POWERPOINT POLLING 70
Opening the PowerPoint Polling Environment Content
Inserting a Polling Slide Converting a PowerPoint Slide into a Multiple Choice Polling Slide Converting a Multiple Choice Slide into a Demographic Slide Slide Types and Slide Preferences Objects
Inserting a Correct Answer Indicator Inserting a Chart/Changing the Chart Type Inserting an Animated Chart Inserting a Countdown Timer Inserting a Grid Inserting a Prompt Inserting a Response Counter
Inserting Stats Competition Import
Importing a Question List File
Tools
Comparative Links
Inserting a Comparative Link Conditional Branching
Setting Up Conditional Branching Convert to Picture
Converting a Text-based Slide to a Picture Slide Demographic Comparison
Inserting a Demographic Comparison Ranking Wizard
Creating Polling Slides with the Ranking Wizard Standards
Polling
Resetting a PowerPoint Polling Session or Charts Continuing a Prior PowerPoint Polling Session Using the Real-Time Registration Tool Running a Slide Show The PowerPoint Polling Showbar
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Viewing a Response Grid Using the Participant Monitor Messaging Inserting New Slides During the Presentation Using Data Slicing Saving a PowerPoint Polling Session
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ANYWHERE POLLING 110
Polling
Running a Session About the Anywhere Polling Showbar About the Chart Window Quick Poll Question Types Marking a Question as Anonymous Using the Real-Time Registration Tool Messaging
Sessions
Saving an Anywhere Polling Session Resetting an Anywhere Polling Session Continuing a Prior Anywhere Polling Session
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SELF-PACED POLLING 119
Setting Up Self-Paced Polling Viewing the Compact Mode Manually Setting a Timer Polling
Self-Paced Polling Viewing the Live Results Monitor
Sessions
Saving a Self-Paced Polling Session Resetting a Self-Paced Polling Session Continuing a Self-Paced Polling Session
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INDIVIDUAL SESSION MANAGEMENT 124
Importing Sessions Importing a ResponseCard AnyWhere Session Exporting Sessions Extracting Session Information Creating a Participant List from an Auto Session Merging Sessions Deleting Sessions Changing a Session Name Editing a Session
RESULTS MANAGER 131
Overview
Opening the Results Manager Overview Adding a Manual Grade Column Reordering the Session Columns
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Overwriting Session Scores
Sessions
Excluding a Session Setting Session Performance Points Setting Attendance Points
Participants
Editing Participant Information Viewing Grade Overview Information Removing a Participant from a Single Session Removing a Participant from the Participant List via Results Manager Deleting a Removed Participant from Results Manager Viewing Removed Participants Reinstating a Participant
Devices
Saving Device IDs from the Real-Time Registration Tool Adding or Removing Devices Assigning an Unassigned Device Viewing the Grade Overview for Unassigned Devices Assigning a Single Session to a Participant
Export
Exporting a Participant Report Exporting a Session to an Export Scheme Exporting the Results Manager Overview
Integrations
Updating Participant Lists from an LMS Exporting Sessions to an LMS Integration
Archiving
Archiving a Participant List Restoring an Archived Participant List
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REPORTS 150
Generating Reports Exporting a Report Saving and Printing a PDF Report Results by Question Results by Participant Results Detail Results by Demographic Comparative Results Session Log Report
CONTACT US 157
GLOSSARY 158
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WELCOME TO TURNINGPOINT 5!

TurningPoint combines all of the Turning Technologies legacy applications into one, user-friendly interface. Content creation, participant lists, data management (Results Manager) and reports are in one central location. All three polling environments: PowerPoint Polling (formerly TurningPoint), Anywhere Polling (formerly TurningPoint Anywhere) and Self-Paced Polling (formerly TurningKey) are included.
Existing content such as question lists, participant lists and session files can be imported directly into the new software.

What’s New in TurningPoint 5

TurningPoint is Turning Technologies’ first, truly cross-platform, poll in ANY environment application.
l Simplifies user workflow and user experience for all current applications by consolidating them into one central interface
A robust HTML content editor that supports pictures, special characters, subscripts and superscripts
An equation editor
Simplifies the ability to create question lists for use in all three polling environments
Simplifies the ability to create, import and export participant lists from the new participant list editor
l Drag and drop functionality for CSV and TXT files
l Copy and paste functionality for Mac and PC
l Quickly import files downloaded from specific gradebooks and Learning Management Systems
A newly enhanced area to manage aggregate session data (formerly ResultsManager)
l Customized view by toggling data options
l Update participant lists downloaded from Learning Management Systems, export both single session and cumulative
grade columns
Device and data manipulation, allowing different devices to be used for individual sessions
A report interface that consolidates the 32 reports, traditionally available from Turning Technologies, into six new customizable reports
l Available for all environments: PowerPoint Polling, Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling
l Reports are customized by toggling information on and off in the data view
l All reports can be easily printed without formatting
l Export results to Excel, CSV and HTML for sharing and manual manipulation
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Technical Requirements

TurningPoint is designed to function on most computers; however, there are some basic hardware and software requirements.

Requirements for Software and Hardware

The following software and hardware specifications are required before using TurningPoint:
l Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista, 7 or 8
l Microsoft Office® 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013 (for PowerPoint Polling and viewing exported reports in Excel)
l Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1
l Intel or AMD 2GHz processor
l 512 MB RAM
l 120 MB hard disk space
l 1024 x 768 at 32-bit color or higher resolution, 100%DPI
l Standard USB 2.0 port (for USB-based hardware devices)
l Ethernet or 802.11 compatible wireless network card required if ResponseWare is in use
l Adobe® Flash® Player (for Animated 2D/3D charts)
l Adobe® Acrobat® Reader (for printing)
l Java™ 7 or later (for importing RTF, DOC, DOCX and QTI documents and exporting reports to Excel and CSV)

Compatible Devices

The following devices are compatible with TurningPoint:
l ResponseCard IR, RF and RF LCD (PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling)
l ResponseCard XR and NXT (PowerPoint Polling, Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling)
l QT Device (PowerPoint Polling, Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling)
l PresenterCard (PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling)
l ResponseWare (PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling)
l PresenterWare (PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling)
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Getting Started

To get started with TurningPoint, the software must be downloaded from www.turningtechnologies.com/downloads. Uninstalling previous versions of Turning Technologies software is not necessary; however, only one version of the software should be open at any given time.

Download and Setup

TurningPoint can be downloaded through the Turning Technologies website. After it has been downloaded, the file will need to be unzipped or installed depending on the version that was downloaded.
Downloading TurningPoint
The TurningPoint software is accessible through the Turning Technologies website.
Prerequisites
Please verify that your computer meets the Technical Requirements on page 9 before downloading TurningPoint.
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Go to www.turningtechnologies.com/downloads.
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Click TurningPoint and then click the link to download the PC version. Release notes are available in PDF format to the right of the download link.
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Enter the required information and click Submit.
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Click the link to start the download.
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Save the file to a specified location.
Opening TurningPoint (Zipped File)
The zipped file must be extracted before TurningPoint can be opened.
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Double-click the downloaded ZIP file.
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Select the desired folder location and click Unzip.
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Open the unzipped folder and double-click TurningPoint.exe.
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Create a shortcut for TurningPoint.exe on the desktop for quicker access to the application. DO NOT remove any files from the Application folder. The application will not function properly if
files are removed.
Installing TurningPoint (EXE File)
The Extraction Wizard installs the software onto your computer if the “install” version of TurningPoint was downloaded from the Turning Technologies website.
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Double-click the downloaded setup file.
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Click Next. A window opens and displays the license agreement. Read the license agreement on the screen or click the Print button
to send the text to a printer.
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Select the radio button labeled I accept the terms in the license agreement if you accept the terms.
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Click Next.
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Enter the name and organization in the fields provided and click Next. A window opens and displays a message that the computer is ready to install TurningPoint.
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Click Install. The computer installs TurningPoint and displays the Finish button on the page when the process is complete.
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Click Finish. Select the Launch TurningPoint checkbox to immediately open the application, or double-click the TurningPoint shortcut
on the desktop to open the application.
Configuring Automatic Updates
Automatic updates provides users the option to update the software without first uninstalling it.
IMPORTANT
An internet connection must be available to check for software updates.
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Open TurningPoint.
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Click the TurningPoint logo located at the bottom of the Dashboard. The About TurningPoint window is displayed.
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Click Check For Updates. If an update is available, TurningPoint will download the
update.
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Optionally, check the box to automatically check for updates.
NOTE
TurningPoint will check for updates each time the application is opened. You may experience a slight lag between the application and the Turning Technologies server.
To turn off automatic updates, click the Preferences icon in the lower right corner of the Dashboard. Select Software from the left menu and uncheck Automatically Check for Updates.

Device Setup

Participants interact with TurningPoint through clickers (ResponseCards) that communicate through a receiver or the internet with web enabled devices (ResponseWare).
This section provides instructions for:
Changing the Channel on the Receiver Locking the Receiver Channel Setting Up ResponseWare Testing the Polling Connections Pairing a PresenterCard
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Changing the Channel on the Receiver
When the receiver is plugged in, it is automatically recognized by the computer. The default channel on the receiver is set to
41. Changing the channel allows multiple receivers to accept different sets of responses when in close proximity of one another. The ResponseCards need to be set to the same channel as the receiver when polling.
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Plug in the receiver and open TurningPoint.
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Click the channel number below Receiver.
The Preferences window opens.
3
Select the channel number from the drop-down menu under ResponseCard Channels.
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Click Close to return to the TurningPoint Dashboard.
Next Steps
Once the receiver has been setup, it is possible to begin Testing the Polling Connections on page 15. To test the polling connections, the ResponseCards need to be set to the same channel as the receiver.
Locking the Receiver Channel
Administrators have the ability to lock the channel to prevent users from changing channels in shared environments.
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Open TurningPoint as the Administrator.
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Click the Preferences icon in the bottom right corner.
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Select Connections from the left panel.
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Under the ResponseDevices section, select the desired channel and, optionally, select Force Channel Change. The Force Channel Change option, if selected, allows the receiver channel to be maintained once selected.
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Click Lock Receiver Channels.
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Click Close.
NOTE
To remove the channel lock, run TurningPoint as the Administrator and select Unlock Receiver Channels.
Setting Up ResponseWare
ResponseWare must be enabled for participants to use ResponseWare as a response device.
NOTE
ResponseWare is a virtual response solution that allows participants to respond through web-enabled devices and applications available for smart phones and tablets. If you do not have a ResponseWare account, skip this task.
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Click Click to Connect below ResponseWare.
The ResponseWare window opens.
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Enter your ResponseWare Username and password in the fields provided.
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If connecting through a proxy server:
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Check the box labeled I connect to the internet through a proxy server.
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Click Settings. The Proxy Settings window opens.
c
Select Automatically detect proxy settings or Manually configure proxy settings. Manually configure proxy settings requires the proxy server address and port number to be entered in the
boxes provided.
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If required, enter the Authentication Information in the fields provided.
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Click Test to test the connection to the proxy server.
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Click Save to save the settings and close the proxy settings window.
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Select one of the following options:
l Allow Guests - Allows participants who do not have a Participant ResponseWare account to attend the
session.
l Require Login - Participants must log into the session with their Participant ResponseWare account.
Optionally, select Do not prompt participants to enter user information. If checked, participants will not be prompted to enter their user information prior to joining the session.
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Optionally, enter the Reserved Session ID in the box provided.
NOTE
A reserved Session ID can be created through a Presenter ResponseWare account.
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Click Login. The License Agreement window opens the first time ResponseWare is enabled on a computer.
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Select the box labeled I have read both the Privacy Statement and the Terms of Use Agreement.
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Click Accept to accept the license agreement. The ResponseWare window opens. The Session ID and connection information is displayed.
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Click Close.
NOTE
It is possible to switch between polling environments without logging out of the current ResponseWare session. Participants do not need to log out and join a new session.
The ResponseWare window does not need to be open for ResponseWare to be enabled. ResponseWare will remain enabled until TurningPoint is closed. The next time the application is opened, you will need to login with your ResponseWare credentials.
Testing the Polling Connections
The polling test is used to ensure that each response device can communicate with TurningPoint.
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Prerequisites
Ensure the receiver is properly installed (if using ResponseCards) and the compatible response device to be tested is available.
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If using ResponseCards, plug in the receiver, open TurningPoint and click the channel number below Receiver. If using ResponseWare, open TurningPoint and click the Session ID below ResponseWare.
The Preferences window opens.
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Click Test. The Polling Test window opens.
There are three columns in the polling test window.
l Device ID - Displays the Device ID of the response device. A count of the devices that have responded are also
displayed next to the Device ID column header.
l Source - Displays the serial number of the receiver.
l Response - Displays the response sent from the response device.
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Press a button on the response device. For ResponseCard users, if the receiver and response device are set to the same channel, the response will appear in
the polling test. For ResponseWare users, the ResponseWare Device ID will appear in the polling test.
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Click Close when finished with the polling test.
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Click Close on the Preferences window.
Pairing a PresenterCard
A PresenterCard must be paired with TurningPoint before it can be used as a presentation device. If you do not have a PresenterCard, skip this task.
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Plug in the receiver and open TurningPoint.
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Click the channel number below Receiver.
The Preferences window opens.
3
Verify that the PresenterCard is programmed to the same channel as the receiver.
To change the channel on the PresenterCard:
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Press the Channel button on the PresenterCard.
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Use the Back or Forward buttons to select the correct channel number.
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Press Channel to save the new channel number.
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Scroll to the PresenterCard section and click Change next to PresenterCard Device ID. The Pair PresenterCard window opens.
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Press any button on the PresenterCard. The Device ID of the PresenterCard is displayed next to Detected Device ID.
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Click Save. The PresenterCard can now be used with the PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling environments.
For information on how to configure the programmable buttons, see PresenterCard on page 57.

Migrating Previous Turning Technologies Files

Questions lists, participant lists and session files created with previous Turning Technologies products can be imported into TurningPoint.
NOTE
It is recommended to make copies of session files, participant lists, question lists and answer keys and TurningPoint 2008 presentations before migrating them to TurningPoint. Once the files have been converted to the new format, they cannot be used with previous versions of Turning Technologies products.
This section covers the following tasks:
Importing Participant Lists Importing Session Files Importing Question Lists or Answer Keys Converting TurningPoint 2008 Presentations
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Importing Participant Lists
Participant lists created with previous Turning Technologies products can be imported into TurningPoint. There is no need to recreate existing participant lists.
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Select the Manage tab.
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Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select Import.
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Click Choose File... and browse to the location of the participant list to be imported.
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Select the participant list and click Open. The participant list is now displayed in the left panel.
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Repeat steps 2 - 4 to import additional participant lists.
Importing Session Files
Session files created with other Turning Technologies products may be copied into the TurningPoint Sessions folder. TurningPoint will automatically convert them to the new format. The session files can also be converted using the import function on the Manage tab.
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Select the Manage tab.
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Click the Session drop-down menu and select Import.
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Browse to the location of the session.
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Select the session or sessions and click Open.
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Select one of the following options:
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Convert and Replace - This option converts the session file to the new format and deletes the original session file. The new session file is saved in the TurningPoint Sessions folder.
b
Convert and Keep - This option adds the session to the sessions list, but the file remains in its original location. The file must remain in this location to view reports and edit the session. If the file is moved, it must be relocated in the session overview screen.
The import summary displays the status of each session or sessions selected for import.
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Click OK. The session or sessions are displayed in the left panel.
Importing Question Lists or Answer Keys
Question lists and answer keys created in TurningPoint Anywhere and TurningKey can be imported into TurningPoint. There is no need to recreate existing content.
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Select the Content tab.
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Click the Question List drop-down menu and select Import.
IMPORTANT
Answer key files (TKY) are considered question list files in this case.
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Browse to the location of the file to be imported.
4
Select the question list and click Open. A dialog box appears. Click Yes to convert the selected file to the new format.
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Next Steps
For more information about updating question list preferences, see Updating Question Preferences within the Question
List Editor on page 34.
Converting TurningPoint 2008 Presentations
Presentations created in TurningPoint 2008 can be converted to TurningPoint 5 and used for polling.
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Open TurningPoint.
2
Click PowerPoint Polling. PowerPoint opens with the TurningPoint ribbon/toolbar.
3
Open the TurningPoint 2008 presentation. A warning message appears.
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Click OK to continue the conversion. The TurningPoint 2008 presentation is converted to the new format.
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Save the presentation.
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Save the PowerPoint presentation in the TurningPoint Content folder. The presentation is listed in the Content section of the Polling tab for quick access.
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CONTENT

This chapter covers the following sections:
Managing Content Question Lists Standards

Managing Content

The TurningPoint Content tab allows a user to organize content into folders for all three polling environments. Content may be in the form of question lists or PowerPoint presentations.
This section covers the following topics:
Organizing Content Into Folders Exporting Content Importing Content Deleting Content Refreshing Folder Content

Organizing Content Into Folders

Folders can be created to organize content. Once a folder is created, content items can be placed into the folder.
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Select the Content tab.
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Click the Folder drop-down menu and select New. The New Folder window opens.
3
Enter a name for the folder in the box provided and click Save. Folders are added to the top of the list in the left panel and sorted alphabetically.
4
Optionally, create a sub-folder.
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Select a folder.
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Click the Folder drop-down menu and select New.
c
Enter a name for the sub-folder in the box provided and click Save.
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Repeat steps 2 - 4 to create additional folders or sub-folders.
6
To remove a folder, select the folder, click the Folder drop-down menu and select Delete.
WARNING
Deleting a folder will remove all files and sub-folders, including those not displayed in TurningPoint. Click Delete to continue.
To place content into a folder, select the content and drag it to the desired folder.

Exporting Content

Question lists and PowerPoint presentations can be exported from TurningPoint. Exporting content creates a copy of the file in the specified location. The file is not removed from its current location.
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Select the Content tab.
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Click the Content drop-down menu and select Export. The Export Question Lists window is displayed.
3
Check the content to be exported. If desired, select the Export as Read-only check box.
This option, when checked, prevents shared users from editing question lists.
To export all content from TurningPoint, click Select All.
NOTE
When exporting content, it is important to remember that folder structure is exported as well. For example, a folder named “Practice” contains three question lists. If a question list from “Practice” is exported, a folder “Practice” is created and the exported question list will be inside the folder.
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Click ... and navigate to the desired location.
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Click OK.
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Click Save.

Importing Content

The following file types can be imported into TurningPoint: question list files (TPQX and TPQ), answer key files from TurningKey (TKY), QuestionPoint files (TQZ) and PowerPoint presentations (PPTX and PPT). When a file is imported, it is copied from its current location to the Content folder in TurningPoint.
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Drag and drop files and folders directly under the Content tab.
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Select the Content tab.
2
Click the Content drop-down menu and select Import.
3
Select the file or files and click Open.
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Select more than one file by holding down the Shift or Control keys.
Next Steps
To place content into a folder, select the content and drag it to the desired folder. For more information on folders, see
Organizing Content Into Folders on page 20.

Deleting Content

To delete content from TurningPoint, follow the steps below.
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Select the Content tab.
2
Select a content item.
3
Click the Content drop-down menu and select Delete. A confirmation window is displayed.
4
Click Delete. Alternatively, select a content item and press the Delete key on the keyboard or right-click to delete.

Refreshing Folder Content

The refresh option allows the user to update content display if changes to the content folders have been made outside of TurningPoint on the local computer.
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Select the Content tab.
2
Click the Folder drop-down menu and select Refresh. Any content changes made in the folder structure outside of TurningPoint is displayed.

Question Lists

A question list is a file that contains questions and answers. For Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling, content is created through question lists. PowerPoint Polling can also utilize question lists; however, the traditional way of creating content in a PowerPoint presentation remains the same. A single question list can be used to poll in all environments on both PC and Mac.
NOTE
For more information on creating a PowerPoint presentation as content, see Content on page 20.
Question lists and answer keys created with previous versions of Turning Technologies products can be imported into TurningPoint. For more information, see Importing Content on page 21.
This section covers the following topics:
Creating a New Question List Question Types and Options Editing Question List Content Updating Question Preferences within the Question List Editor Importing Questions into a Question List Applying New Question List Preferences to Existing Questions Printing a Question List Versions for Self-Paced Polling

Creating a New Question List

A question list can be used for PowerPoint Polling, Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling. When creating a question list, the preferences can be saved and used as a template for future question lists.
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Select the Content tab.
2
Click the Content drop-down menu, mouse over New and select Question List.
The Question List window opens.
3
Enter a name and a brief description for the question list.
4
Click the arrow next to Preferences to expand the window and adjust the options as necessary in the Content and Polling sections.
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Save the preferences as a preset for other question lists. Click Save as Preset, provide a name, click Add and then Save. The next time a question list is created, select the name from the Use Preset drop-down menu.
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Click Save. The Question List Editor is displayed.
Next Steps
Now that a new question list has been created, the content, such as question text, answer text and correct answers, may be entered.

Question Types and Options

The following sections explain each question type, how to set correct answers and the available question options.
There are several question types available:
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Multiple Choice
A multiple choice question may have up to 10 answer options.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Multiple Choice from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Select the number of possible answer choices from the Choices drop-down menu.
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Enter the correct answer in the box provided.
NOTE
Each correct answer choice needs to be separated by a semicolon. For example, “a; c; d”.
Correct answers may also be assigned by selecting Correct from the drop-down menu next to the answer choice bullet in the scoring options.
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
l Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
l Multiple Responses - Multiple responses allow participants to send more than one response to a question.
When this box is checked the following options may be set: Number of Responses, Allow Duplicates and All or Nothing Scoring.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Correct Answer Indicator - A correct answer indicator allows participants to view the correct answer(s) after
polling has been closed.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
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l Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
l Show Advanced Scoring - When checked, the answer value and the point value are both displayed. The point
value can be changed by entering a new value in the box provided.
Next Steps
Now that the question type and options have been defined, the question and answer text may be edited. For more information, see Editing Question List Content on page 31.
Short Answer
A short answer question requires participants to respond with a phrase. Only participants using a ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT or ResponseWare may respond to a short answer question.
NOTE
A short answer response can have up to 160 characters in the PowerPoint and Anywhere Polling environments. In the Self-Paced Polling environment, a short answer response can have up to 16 characters.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Short Answer from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Enter a keyword(s) for the correct answer in the box provided. Multiple keywords should be separated with a semicolon.
NOTE
The following symbols are supported: ResponseCard NXT as of firmware version 1.0.1: . , ‘ “ ? @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ + - = / < > [ ] { } √ £ € E ResponseCard XR as of firmware version 1.2.1: . , + - * / % ( ) ^ @ ! & E √ €
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring Options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Show Correct Keyword - After polling closes, the correct keyword(s) is displayed on the slide.
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l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
l Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
l Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting Correct or No Value from the drop-down box.
l Correct Keyword(s) - Multiple keywords should be separated with a semicolon.
l Enforce Capitalization - When checked, the participant response must have proper capitalization to receive
credit.
Numeric Response
A numeric response question requires participants to respond with a numeric value. Only participants using a ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT or ResponseWare may respond to a numeric response question.
NOTE
A numeric response can have up to 16 characters in all three polling environments.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Numeric Response from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Enter a value for the correct answer in the box provided.
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Optionally, enter a minimum and maximum value in the boxes provided. All responses within this range will be marked correct.
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring Options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Show Correct Answer - After polling closes, the correct answer is displayed on the slide.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
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l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
l Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
l Answer Value - The answer value can be set by selecting Correct or No Value from the drop-down box.
l Acceptable Value - Enter a specific value in the box provided.
l Acceptable Range - If a specific value is not required for a correct answer, a range can be set. Enter a minimum
value and a maximum value in the boxes provided.
Next Steps
Now that the question type values have been defined, the question text may be edited. For more information, see Editing
Question List Content on page 31.
True/False
A true/false question requires participants to respond with 1/A for true or 2/B for false.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
1
Select a question from the question list.
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Select True/False from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Select True, False or No Correct as the correct answer.
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring Options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
l Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Correct Answer Indicator - A correct answer indicator allows participants to view the correct answer(s) after
polling has been closed.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
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l Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
l Select True or False as the correct answer. A value of No Correct can also be selected if there is no correct
answer.
Next Steps
Now that the question type and options have been defined, the question and answer text may be edited. For more information, see Editing Question List Content on page 31.
Matching
Matching questions may have up to 10 answer choices. To set up a matching question, a list of matches is paired with a list of choices. Participants submit the choices in the order they correspond to the matches.
Matching questions are NOT supported in the PowerPoint Polling environment.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Matching from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Select the number of matches from the Matches drop-down menu.
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Select the number of choices from the Choices drop-down menu.
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Enter the correct answers in the box provided.
NOTE
Each correct answer choice needs to be separated by a semicolon. For example, “a; c; d”.
Correct answers may also be assigned by selecting the correct answer choices that corresponds to the matched item.
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Adjust the Question, Polling and Scoring Options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
l Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
l All or Nothing Scoring - When checked, the participant must choose each correct answer to receive points.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
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l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
l Correct Point Value - The point value of the correct answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Incorrect Point Value - The point value of the incorrect answer(s) can be set by entering a value in the box
provided.
l Speed Scoring - When checked, point values will decrease relative to the time polling is kept open.
l Show Advanced Scoring - When checked, the answer value and the point value are both displayed. The point
value can be changed by entering a new value in the box provided.
Next Steps
Now that the question type and options have been defined, the question and answer text may be edited. For more information, see Editing Question List Content on page 31.
Essay
Only participants using a ResponseCard XR, ResponseCard NXT or ResponseWare may respond to an essay question.
NOTE
An essay response can have up to 160 characters in all three environments.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
1
Select a question from the question list.
2
Select Essay from the Question Type drop-down menu.
3
Adjust the Question and Polling Options as necessary.
Question Options
l Anonymous - A question marked anonymous does not track participant list information when polling.
Polling Options
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Scoring Options
l TurningPoint does not score essay slides. Manual score adjustments can be made in Results Manager.
Next Steps
Now that the question type has been defined, the question text may be edited. For more information, see Editing Question
List Content on page 31.
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Demographic Assignment
A demographic assignment question may have up to 10 answer choices. A demographic assignment question can also be used to assign participants to teams for competitions.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Demographic Assignment from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Select the number of possible answer choices from the Choices drop-down menu.
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Adjust the Demographic, Question and Polling Options as necessary.
Demographic Options
l Demographic Grouping - Categorize the demographic options for easier reporting.
l Use in Competition - The answer options become teams and can be used in team competitions. When
unchecked, the slide is no longer considered a Team Assignment slide.
l Save to Participant List - The competition information is saved to the current participant list.
Question Options
l Bullet Format - The bullet format for the answer choices can be changed from the drop-down menu.
Polling Options
l Show Results - When checked, the chart is displayed after polling is closed.
l First Response Only - When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.
l Countdown Timer - A countdown timer provides participants with a visual cue that polling is about to close as it
counts down to zero. When the countdown expires, the countdown timer disappears and polling is automatically closed.
l Response Grid - A response grid displays participant names by default. As participants respond, the
corresponding box changes color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only. As participants respond, a Device ID appears in the box.
Next Steps
Now that the question type has been defined, the question and answer text may be edited. For more information, see Editing
Question List Content on page 31.
Priority Ranking
Priority ranking questions may have up to 10 answer choices. Items are ranked by the participants and then scored based on response weights.
Prerequisites
A new question list must be created or opened for editing. To open a question list for editing, select the Content tab, select a question list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.
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Select a question from the question list.
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Select Priority Ranking from the Question Type drop-down menu.
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Select the number of choices and number of responses from the drop-down menus.
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