Turning Technologies TurningPoint 5 User Manual

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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

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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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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

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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.

Go to www.turningtechnologies.com/downloads.

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.

Enter the required information and click Submit.

Click the link to start the download.

Save the file to a specified location.

Opening TurningPoint (Zipped File)

The zipped file must be extracted before TurningPoint can be opened.

Double-click the downloaded ZIP file.

Select the desired folder location and click Unzip.

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.

Double-click the downloaded setup file.

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.

Click Next.

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.

Click Install. The computer installs TurningPoint and displays the Finish button on the page when the process is complete.

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.

Open TurningPoint.

Click the TurningPoint logo located at the bottom of the Dashboard. The About TurningPoint window is displayed.

Click Check For Updates. If an update is available, TurningPoint will download the

update.

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.

Plug in the receiver and open TurningPoint.

Click the channel number below Receiver.

The Preferences window opens.

Select the channel number from the drop-down menu under ResponseCard Channels.

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.

Click the Preferences icon in the bottom right corner.

Select Connections from the left panel.

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.

Click Lock Receiver Channels.

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.

Click Click to Connect below ResponseWare.

The ResponseWare window opens.

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Enter your ResponseWare Username and password in the fields provided.

If connecting through a proxy server:

Check the box labeled I connect to the internet through a proxy server.

Click Settings. The Proxy Settings window opens.

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.

If required, enter the Authentication Information in the fields provided.

Click Test to test the connection to the proxy server.

Click Save to save the settings and close the proxy settings window.

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.

Click Login. The License Agreement window opens the first time ResponseWare is enabled on a computer.

Select the box labeled I have read both the Privacy Statement and the Terms of Use Agreement.

Click Accept to accept the license agreement. The ResponseWare window opens. The Session ID and connection information is displayed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Click Close when finished with the polling test.

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.

Click the channel number below Receiver.

The Preferences window opens.

Verify that the PresenterCard is programmed to the same channel as the receiver.

To change the channel on the PresenterCard:

Press the Channel button on the PresenterCard.

Use the Back or Forward buttons to select the correct channel number.

Press Channel to save the new channel number.

Scroll to the PresenterCard section and click Change next to PresenterCard Device ID. The Pair PresenterCard window opens.

Press any button on the PresenterCard. The Device ID of the PresenterCard is displayed next to Detected Device ID.

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.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select Import.

Click Choose File... and browse to the location of the participant list to be imported.

Select the participant list and click Open. The participant list is now displayed in the left panel.

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.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Session drop-down menu and select Import.

Browse to the location of the session.

Select the session or sessions and click Open.

Select one of the following options:

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.

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.

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.

Select the Content tab.

Click the Question List drop-down menu and select Import.

IMPORTANT

Answer key files (TKY) are considered question list files in this case.

Browse to the location of the file to be imported.

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.

Open TurningPoint.

Click PowerPoint Polling. PowerPoint opens with the TurningPoint ribbon/toolbar.

Open the TurningPoint 2008 presentation. A warning message appears.

Click OK to continue the conversion. The TurningPoint 2008 presentation is converted to the new format.

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.

Select the Content tab.

Click the Folder drop-down menu and select New. The New Folder window opens.

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.

Optionally, create a sub-folder.

Select a folder.

Click the Folder drop-down menu and select New.

Enter a name for the sub-folder in the box provided and click Save.

Repeat steps 2 - 4 to create additional folders or sub-folders.

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.

Click the Content drop-down menu and select Export. The Export Question Lists window is displayed.

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.

Click ... and navigate to the desired location.

Click OK.

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.

Select the Content tab.

Click the Content drop-down menu and select Import.

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.

Select a content item.

Click the Content drop-down menu and select Delete. A confirmation window is displayed.

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.

Select the Content tab.

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.

Click the Content drop-down menu, mouse over New and select Question List.

The Question List window opens.

Enter a name and a brief description for the question list.

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.

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 Short Answer Numeric Response True/False Matching Essay Demographic Assignment Priority Ranking

Multiple Choice

A multiple choice question may have up to 10 answer options.

Prerequisites

Select a question from the question list.

Select Multiple Choice from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Select the number of possible answer choices from the Choices drop-down menu.

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.

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.

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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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Short Answer from the Question Type drop-down menu.

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 √ €

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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Numeric Response from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Enter a value for the correct answer in the box provided.

Optionally, enter a minimum and maximum value in the boxes provided. All responses within this range will be marked correct.

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

Select a question from the question list.

Select True/False from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Select True, False or No Correct as the correct answer.

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.

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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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Matching from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Select the number of matches from the Matches drop-down menu.

Select the number of choices from the Choices drop-down menu.

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.

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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Essay from the Question Type drop-down menu.

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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Demographic Assignment from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Select the number of possible answer choices from the Choices drop-down menu.

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

Select a question from the question list.

Select Priority Ranking from the Question Type drop-down menu.

Select the number of choices and number of responses from the drop-down menus.

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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 Response Limit - The response limit dictates the number of answer choices a participant can select for a

specific question.

l Allow Duplicates - When checked, participants are permitted to select the same answer choice more than

once.

l Response Weights - Set the value for each response by selecting a value from the drop-down menu or enter a

value from 0 to 99999. Repeat for the remaining answers.

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.

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 and options have been defined, the question and answer text may be edited. For more information, see Editing Question List Content on page 31.

Editing Question List Content

Now that a question list has been created, question and answer text, question options, scoring options and polling options can be assigned. The HTML Editor allows for advanced formatting of pictures, special characters, subscripts, superscripts and hyperlinks. Questions can also be added, deleted or duplicated for quick authoring.

NOTE

For question lists to be used as answer keys, simply select a question type and assign a correct answer for each question. Question and answer text is not necessary.

Prerequisites

Select a question.

Select a question type and the corresponding question options from the drop-down menus. For more information on the available question types, see Question Types and Options on page 23.

Optionally, set the Question, Scoring and Polling Options in the right panel. Click the arrow next to the category to view the available options. For more information, see Question Types and Options on page 23.

NOTE

Polling options do not apply to Self-Paced Polling.

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Click the pencil icon to the right of the question. The HTML Editor opens.

Select the question or answer text and enter the new text. Use the HTML Editor toolbar to enhance the question or answer text.

The icons and drop-down menus on the first row of the toolbar are for text editing. Adjustments can be made to text alignment, font, size, color, highlight, subscript, superscript and bullet options.

The icons on the second row of the toolbar include undo, redo, cut, copy, paste, indent and hyperlinks.

Click the Insert image icon to include a picture in the question or answer options.

Click the Insert custom character icon to select a special character.

Click the Insert horizontal ruler icon to include a line separator in the question or answer options.

Click the Insert equation icon to include an equation in the question or answer options.

The WIRIS Editor opens in Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to click Allow blocked content in order to view the equation editor. After the equation has been created, click Accept to place the equation in the question or answer text.

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TIP

Internet Explorer security settings can be adjusted to allow active content to run on the computer. This will avoid the security prompt in the future.

Repeat step 5 for the remaining answer choices.

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Click the magnifying glass to see how the question will appear on-screen for polling.

Click the left or right arrows at the bottom of the window to navigate to another question for editing.

Repeat steps 2 - 7 for the remaining questions.

Click Close to return to the question list.

Optionally, questions may be added, deleted, duplicated or rearranged within the question list.

Click Save and Close to save the question list.

Next Steps

To add a question, select a question, click Question on the toolbar and select Add. (Or, select a question and press Ctrl+ N on the keyboard.) The new question will be added directly below the selected question.

To delete a question, select a question, click Question on the toolbar and select Delete. (Or, select the question and press the Delete key on the keyboard.)

To duplicate a question, select a question, click Question on the toolbar and select Duplicate. (Or, select a question and press Ctrl+ D on the keyboard.)

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Duplicating questions can speed up the question list creation process if there are a multitude of questions with similar formatting. When a question is duplicated, the question, scoring and polling options are duplicated as well.

To rearrange the order of the questions, click the area to the left of the question number and drag the question to the new location.

The question list is now ready to be used for PowerPoint Polling on page 70, Anywhere Polling on page 110 or Self-Paced

Polling on page 119.

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Updating Question Preferences within the Question List Editor

You can update question list preferences after a question list has been saved or imported from older software versions.

Prerequisites

A saved question list is needed.

Select the Content tab.

Select a question list and click Edit Question List.

Click Question and select Update Question List Preferences.

The Update Question List Preferences window is displayed.

Edit preferences as necessary.

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To update the question and answer font and size of a particular question, click the pencil icon next to that question.

Click Save.

Click Save and Close to save the edited question list.

Importing Questions into a Question List

Existing questions can be imported into a question list. Supported question types include other question lists, session files, QuestionPoint files, RTF files or QTI files. The Java Runtime Environment is required for importing RTF, DOC, DOCX and QTI documents.

A Word document must have question text formatted as Heading 1 and answer text formatted as Heading 2. Only multiple choice questions can be imported. The question type may be changed after import.

A QTI document can be imported from Respondus® (3.5 - 4.0) (QTI XML zip file) or Examview® (5.1 - 7.0) (HTML file without any fonts).

An RTF document can be imported from Examview® (7.0 - 8.0) (Style gallery: Default).

Prerequisites

NOTE

The imported questions will take the preferences established for the question list, including fonts.

Click the Question icon and select Import.

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Select the desired file and click Open. The Import Questions window is displayed.

Check the questions to be imported.

Optionally, select Apply to all versions to import the new questions into all corresponding versions of the question list.

Click Import. The imported questions are added to the bottom of the question

list.

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To rearrange the order of the questions, click the area to the left of the question number and drag the question to the new location.

Optionally, repeat step 1 - 5 to import additional questions.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

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Session files saved from a previous version of Turning Technologies software can be imported and converted to a question list. For more information, see Importing Session Files on page 18.

Applying New Question List Preferences to Existing Questions

Preference changes can be applied to an existing question list.

Prerequisites

A saved question list from a legacy version of TurningPoint or a question list created by another user is needed.

Click the Content drop-down menu, mouse over New and select Question List.

Name the Question List.

Adjust the Preferences and Polling sections as needed.

Click Save. The Question List Editor opens.

Click the Question icon and select Import.

Select the desired file and click Open.

Check the questions to be imported.

Click Import.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

Printing a Question List

There are three printing options available when printing a question list:

l Student Copy - The student copy contains the question and answer choices.

l Teacher Copy - The teacher copy contains all of the question and answer choices along with the correct answers and

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standards (if applicable).

l Answer Key - The answer key contains the correct answers.

Prerequisites

From the Question List Editor toolbar, click Print. The Question List Print Options window is displayed.

Optionally, select a version from the Version drop-down menu.

NOTE

Only a teacher copy of the master version can be printed.

Select Student Copy, Teacher Copy or Answer Key.

Click Print.

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Click Preview to view the file before printing or to save it as a PDF

Click Save and Close to return to the Question List Overview screen.

Versions for Self-Paced Polling

The Self-Paced Polling environment can accommodate multiple versions of a question list. A master list is generated which allows for quick editing that is reflected in all versions of the question list.

A master list is NOT a separate, testable version of the question list.

The following topics are covered in this section:

Adding a Version Editing a Version Renaming a Version Deleting a Version

Adding a Version

Question lists can be generated into different versions for Self-Paced Polling. A master list of the question list is generated for quick editing of the question and answer choices.

NOTE

Versions containing more than 250 questions cannot be used for Self-Paced Polling.

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Click the Version icon and select Add. The Add Version window opens.

Enter a New Version Code. A version code must be a numeric value.

When the participants take the Self-Paced Polling test they will be prompted for a version code. The version code corresponds to the question list version they received.

Select one of the following options: Add with New Questions - A new version of the question list is created and the new questions are added to the master

list.

Enter the Number of Questions in the box provided.

Select the Default Question Type from the drop-down menu.

Add with Existing Questions - A new version of the question list is created with the questions from the master list.

Select the questions to be included in the new version.

Optionally, check the box to Randomize Questions.

Optionally, check the box to Randomize Answers.

Click Add Version. The Version Warning dialog box is displayed.

Click OK to create the new version.

Optionally, repeat steps 1 - 5 to create additional versions.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

Editing a Version

Questions can be rearranged or removed from a specific version.

Prerequisites

A master list must be open. If a master list is not open, select the Content tab, select the master list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.

Select the version to be edited from the Version drop-down menu in the upper right corner of the question list editor.

From the Question List Editor toolbar, click Version and select Edit. The Edit Version window is displayed.

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l The left panel (Available Questions) displays

questions from the master list that are not being used in the current version.

l The right panel (Current Version) displays the

questions being used in the current version.

To remove a question from the current version:

Select a question from the Current Version panel.

Click the bottom arrow between the panels.

To add a question from the master list:

Select a question from the Available Questions panel.

Click the upper arrow between the panels.

To rearrange the order of the questions in the current version:

Select the question to be moved from the Current Version panel.

Click the up arrow or down arrow to the right of the panel to move the question to the desired place in the list.

Click Save Edits to close the window and save the changes.

Optionally, repeat steps 1 - 6 to edit to additional versions.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

Renaming a Version

To change the version name, follow the steps below.

Prerequisites

A question list with versions must be open. If a question list is not open, select the Content tab, select the master list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.

From the Question List Editor toolbar, click the Version icon and select Rename. The Rename Versions window is displayed. All of the versions associated with the

question list are listed in the window.

Double-click the version name to be edited.

Enter the new version name and click OK.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

Deleting a Version

To delete a question list version, follow the steps below. A master list cannot be deleted.

A question list with versions must be open. If a question list is not open, select the Content tab, select the master list and click Edit Question List on the Question List Overview screen.

Select the version to be edited from the Version drop-down menu in the upper right corner of the question list editor.

From the Question List Editor toolbar, click Version and select Delete. The Delete Version confirmation box is displayed.

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Click Yes to delete the question list version.

Repeat steps 1 - 3 to delete additional question list versions.

Click Save and Close to return to the Question List Overview screen.

Standards

The Standards tool allows a user to download K-12 standards (per state or country, topic, subject, or grade level) or create a custom standards list on which participants can be evaluated. For training, teaching or testing, standards help organize the material in the question list or presentation into subject areas, competencies, or other standards which the participants should meet.

This section covers the following topics:

Downloading Standards Assigning Standards Using a Downloaded Standards List Creating a Custom Standards List Assigning Standards Using a Custom Standards List

Downloading Standards

Downloadable standards are available for the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Common Core Standards are also available. Downloaded standards are saved to the local computer and cannot be saved to a flash drive.

NOTE

An active internet connection is required to download standards.

Prerequisites

Click Standards on the bottom left of the Question List Editor screen. The Standards screen is displayed.

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Click the Add/Remove/Update icon. The Standards Selection window is opened.

Check the standard or standards to be downloaded.

NOTE

To remove standards, uncheck the box or boxes.

Click Save. The selected standards are downloaded or

removed. Depending on the internet connection, this may take a few moments. Once finished, a confirmation box appears.

Click OK.

Next Steps

To associate downloaded standards with questions, follow the instructions in the next section, Assigning Standards Using

a Downloaded Standards List on page 40.

Assigning Standards Using a Downloaded Standards List

Once standards are downloaded, they can be assigned to questions in a question list. Standards may also be added to a session in the session editor. For more information, see Editing a Session on page 128.

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. At least one standard group must be downloaded.

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Click Standards on the bottom left of the Question List Editor screen. The Standards screen is displayed.

Select a State or Country from the Select a State or Country drop-down menu.

Select a Topic from the Select a Topic drop-down menu.

Select a Subject from the Select a Subject drop-down menu.

Select a Grade from the Select a Grade drop-down menu.

All of the standards for the selected state/country, topic, subject and grade are displayed.

NOTE

TurningPoint will remember these selections for future use.

Select a question from the left panel.

Select a standard from the list. Click the right arrow icon to apply the standard to the question.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to assign standards to remaining questions.

To remove a standard from a question:

l Select the question and double-click the assigned standard.

l Click Clear All to remove all standards associated with the question.

When finished, click Close.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

Creating a Custom Standards List

Custom standards can be created to suit a users specific needs.

Click Standards on the bottom left of the Question List Editor screen. The Standards screen is displayed.

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Select the Custom Standards tab.

l The drop-down menu displays the

current standards list associated with the question list.

l The New icon allows a user to

create a custom standards list.

l The Import icon allows a user to

import a standards list from another location on the computer or network.

l The Export icon allows a user to

export a standards list to another location on the computer or network.

l The Delete icon allows a user to

delete a standards list. A standards file can also be deleted by removing it from the standards folder.

Click New.

Enter a name for the new standards list in the box provided and click Save. TurningPoint creates the standards list in the standards folder. The new standards list has a top-level (Parent) category with the same name as the list. Categories arrange standards into a hierarchy.

To add a category or a standard:

Click Add Category or Add Standard.

Enter a name in the box provided and click Save.

Repeat steps a and b to add additional categories or standards.

Optionally, to delete a category or standard, select the category or standard and click Delete.

To edit a standard or category name, select the category or standard and click Edit. Enter a name in the box provided and click Save.

Click Close when finished. A confirmation box appears.

Click Yes to save the new standards list.

Next Steps

To associate standards with questions, follow the instructions in the next section, Assigning Standards Using a Custom

Standards List on page 42.

Assigning Standards Using a Custom Standards List

Once custom standards have been created, they can be assigned to questions in a question list. Standards may also be added to a session in the session editor. For more information, see Editing a Session on page 128.

Prerequisites

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Click Standards on the bottom left of the Question List Editor screen. The Standards screen is displayed.

Select the Custom Standards tab.

Select a standards list in one of the following ways:

Select a standards list from the drop-down menu.

Click Import and select a standards list from another location.

Select a question from the left panel.

Select a standard from the list. Click the right arrow icon to apply the standard to the question.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to assign standards to remaining questions.

To remove a standard from a question:

l Select the question and double-click the assigned standard.

l Click Clear All to remove all standards associated with the question list.

When finished, click Close.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Question List Overview screen.

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PARTICIPANT LISTS

A participant list is a list of participant names, User IDs, Device IDs and other custom categories. The use of a participant list allows for detailed reporting on each participant from a session.

TurningPoint sessions are grouped based on the participant list with which they are associated. For more information on participant list-based session management, see Results Manager on page 131.

This chapter covers the following sections:

Creating Participant Lists Modifying Participant Lists Demographics Managing Participant Lists

Creating Participant Lists

Participant lists can be created by entering the participant information into TurningPoint or by downloading the information from a Learning Management System (LMS).

This section covers both methods for creating a participant list.

Manually Creating a Participant List Downloading a Participant List from an Integration

Manually Creating a Participant List

Participant lists created in TurningPoint can be used for PowerPoint Polling, Anywhere Polling and Self-Paced Polling.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select New. The Create Participant List window opens.

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Name the participant list, select the Create Manually radio button and click Create List. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Select a cell and enter the participant information relevant to that particular category. For example, enter the participant’s last name under the Last Name column.

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If there is a CSV or TXT file that already contains the participant information, drag and drop the file into the Participant List Editor. For more information, see Importing a

CSV or TXT File on page 47.

It is also possible to copy and paste text from an Excel file directly into the Participant List Editor.

Press Enter on the keyboard to add another participant.

When finished, click Save and Close to save the participant list and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Next Steps

To edit existing participant list information, see Modifying Participant Lists on page 46.

Downloading a Participant List from an Integration

Participant information can be imported from a student roster in a Learning Management System (LMS).

NOTE

Importing from an LMS can only be used if the integration has been installed on the LMS server. Please contact your IT Department to confirm that the LMS integration is installed and configured to operate with TurningPoint.

To import a participant list with an exported file from an Integration, see

Importing Participant Lists on page 51.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select New. The Create Participant List window opens.

Select the Download from Integration radio button and click Create List.

The Connect to Integration window opens.

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Select the Integration from the Integration drop-down menu.

Enter the Server Address, Username and Password in the appropriate fields.

If applicable, select the Institution from the Select an Institution drop-down menu.

Click Connect. Optionally, click Remember this information to have the

Integration, Server Address and User Name stored for future use.

The Import Participant List window opens.

Select the course or courses to import. Optionally, select the Select All checkbox to import all courses.

Click Import. A confirmation box of the import is displayed.

Click OK.

The participant list is added to the left panel of the Participant List Overview screen.

Select the participant list to view the participant information.

To edit participant list information, see Modifying Participant Lists on page 46.

WARNING

DO NOT alter the User ID when editing a participant list from an LMS. Editing the User ID may cause errors when uploading the results to the LMS.

Modifying Participant Lists

After a participant list has been created, changes may be made to suit your specific needs.

WARNING

Modifying a participant list WILL alter data or scores in all associated session files.

This section covers the following topics:

Editing Participant List Information Importing a CSV or TXT File Exporting to a CSV, HTML or Template File Importing a Template File

Editing Participant List Information

Follow these steps to make changes to an existing participant list.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

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Select a cell and edit the participant information.

To add a participant, click the Participant icon and select Add.

To remove a participant, select the participant, click the Participant icon and select Remove.

To add a column, click the Column icon and select Add. Select a header type.

l Custom - Enter a name for the column header in the box provided and click OK.

l Voting Weight - A participant vote is equal to one. A voting weight allows a participant’s vote to be weighted

heavier than a single vote. For example, a voting weight of “2” would be equal to two votes.

To remove or edit a column, select a cell within the column, click the Column icon and select Remove or Edit.

To use the find or replace feature, click Edit and select Find.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Importing a CSV or TXT File

If participant information is stored in a CSV or TXT file, it can be imported directly into the Participant List Editor.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click Participant, mouse over Import and select one of the following options:

l CSV - A comma-separated values (CSV) file contains tabular data (numbers and text) in plain-text form. An

Excel spreadsheet can be saved as a CSV file.

l TXT - A text file (TXT) is a computer file that stores a typed document as a series of alphanumeric characters

and does not contain special formatting.

Navigate to the desired file and click Open. The Import File window opens. A preview of the import is displayed in the bottom half of

the Import File window.

Select the delimiter type.

Check the box to the right of Contains Headers if the file being imported has headers. Headers will be excluded from the import.

If necessary, adjust the Starting Row or Starting Column.

If the Device ID or User ID is in a column with a different header name, select the column header from the appropriate drop-down menu.

Click Import.

WARNING

Importing data will overwrite all data currently in the grid.

Click Yes to proceed. The participant information is imported into the participant list.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

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Exporting to a CSV, HTML or Template File

To export a CSV, HTML or template file, follow the steps below.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click Participant, mouse over Export and select one of the following options:

l CSV - A comma-separated values (CSV) file contains tabular data (numbers and text) in plain-text form. An

Excel spreadsheet can be saved as a CSV file by simply changing the file extension from .xls to .csv.

l HTML - An HTML file can be opened with an internet browser.

l Template - The template file (TPTX) contains all of the fields in the current participant list. Exporting a template

makes creating a new participant list with the same fields easier. For more information on how to import a template into a participant list, see Importing a Template File on page 48 in the next section.

Provide a name for the file and click Save.

Click Save and Close to close the participant list and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Next Steps

Now that a participant list has been exported as a CSV, HTML or template, it can be imported into another program such as a gradebook.

Importing a Template File

Importing a template file will overwrite the existing columns.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click Participant, mouse over Import and select Template.

Select the template file (TPTX) and click Open. The template is applied to the current participant list.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Demographics

Demographics can be assigned in a participant list for team competitions and detailed reporting on session data.

This section covers the following topics:

Adding Demographics to a Participant List Editing Demographics in a Participant List Removing Demographics from a Participant List

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Adding Demographics to a Participant List

Participant list demographics allow a user to assign participants to teams or other demographics. This information can be used to display demographic results during a presentation or in the Results by Demographic report. The demographics will apply to all sessions associated with the participant list.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click the Demographic icon and select Add.

Enter the Demographic Grouping name. The demographic grouping name allows for organization of demographic information.

EXAMPLE

Gender or region

Enter text for individual demographic Group Options.

EXAMPLE

Male, female; north, south

Click Add.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all group options have been added.

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Set up different groups for different types of demographics in order to apply multiple demographic filters in the demographic report.

Optionally, check Use for Competitions if the demographic will be used for team leader boards during the presentation.

Click OK.

Assign a demographic for each participant from the drop-down menu in the Demographic column.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Editing Demographics in a Participant List

Editing a demographic allows the demographic name to be changed along with the available demographic options.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Select a cell in the demographic column.

Click the Demographic icon and select Edit.

Change the demographic name, demographic options or set competition settings as necessary.

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Click OK.

Click Save and Close to save the changes and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Removing Demographics from a Participant List

Follow the steps below to remove a demographic from a participant list.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Select a cell in the demographic column.

Click the Demographic icon and select Remove.

Managing Participant Lists

This section covers the following topics:

Changing a Participant List Name Exporting Participant Lists Importing Participant Lists Duplicating a Participant List Printing a Participant List Deleting a Participant List

Changing a Participant List Name

A participant list name may be changed at any time. Participant list names are displayed under the Polling tab so that they are easily identifiable for polling sessions.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click the pencil icon at the top left of the Participant List Overview screen. The Edit Participant List window opens.

Enter a name for the participant list in the box provided and click Save. The new participant list name is displayed in the left panel.

Exporting Participant Lists

A participant list can be exported from TurningPoint for use on another computer.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select Export.

Select the participant list or participant lists to be exported.

Click ..., navigate to the save location and click OK.

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Click Save. The selected participant list or participant lists are now saved to the selected location.

Next Steps

Now that a participant list has been exported, it can be imported into TurningPoint on another computer. To import a participant list see the next section, Importing Participant Lists on page 51.

Importing Participant Lists

Exported participant lists can be imported into TurningPoint on another computer. Exported participant information from an integration can also be imported as a participant list.

NOTE

Participant lists used in previous Turning Technologies products can be imported into TurningPoint.

Select the Manage tab.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select Import. The Import Participant List window opens.

Select one of the following options:

l TurningPoint Participant List

l File from Integration - Select the scheme from the drop-down menu.

Click Choose File.

Select the file and click Open. The participant list appears in the left panel.

Next Steps

To edit participant list information, see Modifying Participant Lists on page 46.

Duplicating a Participant List

Existing participant lists can be duplicated, allowing for quick replication of the list and data.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click the Participant icon and select Duplicate List.

Enter a name for the duplicated list and click OK. The new participant list is displayed in the Participant List Editor.

Next Steps

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To edit the participant list information, see Modifying Participant Lists on page 46.

Printing a Participant List

To print a participant list, follow the steps below.

Select the Manage tab.

Select a participant list and click Edit Participants. The Participant List Editor is displayed.

Click the Print icon. The Print Participant List window opens.

Select the fields to be printed.

Select the print orientation from the drop-down menu.

Click Print.

Optionally, a print preview can be displayed by clicking Preview. The participant list can also be printed from the Preview window.

Click Save and Close to close the participant list and return to the Participant List Overview screen.

Deleting a Participant List

Participant lists that are no longer needed can be deleted from TurningPoint.

WARNING

TurningPoint sessions are grouped based on the participant list associated with them. Deleting a participant list will delete all associated session file information.

Select the Manage tab.

Select the participant list to be deleted.

Click the Participant List drop-down menu and select Delete. If a participant list does not contain associated session data, click Delete. If a participant list does contain associated session data, a prompt is displayed with options for the session data.

Select one of the following options:

l Move Sessions to Auto - Remove the

participant list and move all sessions under Auto.

l Remove Sessions from TurningPoint -

Remove the sessions from the list, but leave the associated files in their current location on the computer.

l Delete Sessions - Remove the sessions

from the list and move the associated files to the Recycle BinTrash.

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WARNING

If Delete Sessions is selected, all session files will be placed in the Recycle Bin and will be permanently removed from the system if the Recycle Bin is emptied.

Click OK.

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PREFERENCES

This chapter explains how to access the Preferences window within TurningPoint and all three polling environments.

The TurningPoint preferences are organized into five categories:

Opening the TurningPoint Preferences Software Connections PowerPoint Anywhere Self-Paced

Opening the TurningPoint Preferences

The Preferences window opens in a new window on top of the TurningPoint Dashboard. Preferences can also be accessed through any of the polling environments. When opening Preferences through a polling environment, the window opens with that particular environment displayed.

Open TurningPoint.

Click the Preferences icon on the bottom right corner of the TurningPoint Dashboard. The Preferences window opens.

Optionally, the Preferences window can be accessed through any of the polling environments.

l To open Preferences in the

PowerPoint polling environment, click the Preferences icon on the TurningPoint ribbon/toolbar.

l To open Preferences in the

Anywhere polling environment, click the Options icon and select Preferences.

l To open Preferences in the Self-

Paced polling environment, click

Tools on the menu bar and select Preferences.

Adjust the preferences as necessary.

NOTE

Changes made in Preferences are automatically saved.

Click Reset All to revert all preferences back to their original state. Click the Reset button to revert all preferences for individual categories back to their original state.

Click Close to close the Preferences window.

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Software

Software preferences apply to the overall TurningPoint software and are grouped into two sections:

Administration Shortcut Keys

Administration

Administration settings refer to preferences that apply to the entire TurningPoint application.

Add-in Always Loaded

Allow User Messaging

Automatically Check for Updates

Automatically Save Sessions

Backup Sessions

Default Save Location

Language

Determines if the PowerPoint Polling environment automatically loads when PowerPoint is open.

Allows participants to send feedback to the presenter. Only participants with ResponseCard NXT or ResponseWare have the option to send feedback.

When checked, TurningPoint will notify the user that an updated version of the software is available for download.

Sessions are automatically saved to the default save location when sessions are reset or the polling environment is closed.

When checked, a backup session is automatically saved when a user does not save a session file.

l Backup Session Purge - Backup sessions are automatically deleted after the user-

specified number of days.

Determines a custom location to save the session files.

Changes the TurningPoint language. TurningPoint supports the following languages: EnglishUS, French, German and Spanish.

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Reset Software Options Upon Close

When checked, all preferences and software options (any items saved to memory) revert to their original state when TurningPoint is closed. Administration and Response Devices preferences are not affected.

Determines how TurningPoint handles session files when they are detected.

l Move Files to Directory - This option moves the session files from their original location

to the default session directory.

Session Import Behavior

l Leave Files in Previous Location - This option adds the session file to the Manage tab

but does not move the session file. If the file is moved from that location at a later date, it will need to be located to view reports or edit the session.

l Always Prompt - Every time new session files are detected TurningPoint prompts the

user to move the files or leave them in the previous location.

Shortcut Keys

TurningPoint allows for user-specified shortcut keys in PowerPoint Polling and Anywhere Polling.

To change the shortcut key click Change, press a button on the keyboard, select Ctrl, Shift or Alt.

Shortcut keys are available for the following software functions:

Repoll Slide (PP) The repoll function in the PowerPoint Polling environment.

Show/Hide Countdown Timer (AW)

Play/Pause Countdown Timer

Show/Hide Response Grid

Show/Hide Connection Information

This shortcut applies to the countdown timer in the Anywhere Polling environment.

This shortcut applies to the countdown timer in all three polling environments.

This shortcut applies to the response grid in the PowerPoint and Anywhere Polling environments.

This shortcut applies to the PowerPoint and Anywhere Polling environments.

Show/Hide Chart (AW) This shortcut applies to the chart window in the Anywhere Polling environment.

Show/Hide Presentation Window

This shortcut applies to the PowerPoint and Anywhere Polling environments. In the PowerPoint Polling environment the screen displays black.

Show/Hide Showbar (PP) This shortcut applies to the PowerPoint Polling environment.

Start/Stop Polling This shortcut applies to the Anywhere Polling environment.

Toggle Responses

This shortcut toggles the response count and percentages in the PowerPoint and Anywhere Polling environments.

Connections

Connection preferences apply to response devices and are grouped into five sections:

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Response Devices PresenterCard PresenterWare RemotePoll RemotePoll Monitor

Response Devices

This section contains preferences for the response devices compatible with TurningPoint.

ResponseCard Channels

Polling Connections

Force Channel Change

Enforce Participant List

Invalid Response Notifications

Displays the Receiver ID and channels of the receivers connected to the computer. To change the channel on the receiver, select the channel number from the drop-down menu.

The polling test is used to ensure that each response device can communicate with TurningPoint. For instructions on how to test the polling connections, see Testing the Polling

Connections on page 15.

Determines whether TurningPoint will allow the receiver channel to be maintained once connected. When checked, TurningPoint will force the receiver to change to the first available channel slot.

When checked, responses from participants who are not in the loaded participant list will be excluded. TurningPoint will accept all participant responses and append them to the end of the participant list.

When checked, the ResponseCard sends a notification or flash indicating that the participant chose an invalid response. This preference does NOT apply to ResponseCard IR.

PresenterCard

This section contains the preferences for pairing the PresenterCard with TurningPoint and setting the programmable buttons.

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PresenterCard Device ID

PowerPoint Programmable Button 1

PowerPoint Programmable Button 2

PowerPoint Programmable Button 3

Click Change to open the PresenterCard pairing window. The PresenterCard must be paired to be compatible with TurningPoint. For pairing instructions, see Pairing a PresenterCard on page

16.

Select an option from the drop-down menu for the first programmable button.

Select an option from the drop-down menu for the second programmable button.

Select an option from the drop-down menu for the third programmable button.

PresenterWare

This section contains the preferences for enabling PresenterWare Support. PresenterWare setup must be completed through either the PowerPoint Polling or Anywhere Polling Preferences.

Enable PresenterWare Support

Check this option to enable PresenterWare Support via TurningPoint.

PresenterWare Connection

Current IP Address

PresenterWare Port

Bonjour Name

Click Confirm. To enable this button, PresenterWare must be launched on your smart phone or tablet.

Displays the presenting computer’s IP address to establish communication between the PresenterWare software and TurningPoint.

Enter the presenting computer’s network port number. Default is 6090.

Optionally, enter your computer’s Bonjour name.

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RemotePoll

This section contains the preferences for enabling RemotePoll.

Enable RemotePoll Support

Current IP Address

Check this option to enable RemotePoll Support via TurningPoint.

Displays the presenting computer’s IP Address to establish communication between the RemotePoll software and TurningPoint.

Enter the presenting computer’s network port number. Default is 1025.

RemotePoll Port

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RemotePoll Monitor

This section contains the preferences for enabling the RemotePoll Monitor.

Enable RemotePoll Monitor Support

Current IP Address

RemotePoll Port

Check this option to enable RemotePoll Monitor Support via TurningPoint.

Displays the presenting computer’s IP Address to establish communication between the RemotePoll Monitor software and TurningPoint.

Enter the presenting computer’s network port number. Default is 2010.

PowerPoint

PowerPoint preferences only apply to the PowerPoint polling environment and are grouped into four sections:

Charts Questions Competitions Presentation

NOTE

The Apply All button will apply the setting to question slides in the current presentation and all future slides.

Charts

This section enables the user to view and change the chart preferences.

Automatically Format Charts

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Select a color scheme from the drop-down menu to determine what colors will be used during the presentation. There are three options available.

Chart Colors

Defined Chart Colors

Defined Label Color

Chart Labels

Chart Values

Default Chart Type

Response Divisor

l PowerPoint Scheme - Uses the selected PowerPoint color scheme.

l Defined - Uses user defined chart colors.

l Correct/Incorrect - Applies green for correct answers and red for incorrect answers.

These are the colors that will display when Defined is the selected Chart Color. Click a color to open the color palette and select a new color.

Determines the color of the chart label text. Click the color to open the color palette and select a new color.

Determines if answer text or bullets will be displayed in the chart labels and legends.

Determines whether a response count (number of participants) or a percentage is displayed. There are three formats for displaying the percentage: 0%, 0.0% and 0.00%.

Determines the default chart that is used when a slide is inserted into a presentation. To change the chart type, simply select another one from the drop-down menu.

Determines whether the divisor used to calculate the percentages on a multiple response question will be:

l the total number of responses received (responses)

l the total number of participants in the session’s participant list

l the total number of devices that responded

Show Results

Results Display

When checked, a chart is displayed when polling is closed.

Determines whether the results are displayed during polling or after polling. The during polling

option is only available for Office 2003 or Office 2010 users.

Questions

This section enables the user to view and change question preferences.

Accept First Response Only

Bullet Format

Automatically Advance After Objects

Automatically Open Polling

When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Determines the type of answer notation for polling slides. The available options include: alphabetic uppercase [A, B, C, D], alphabetic lowercase [a, b, c, d], numeric starting at 1 [1, 2, 3, 4] or numeric starting at 0 [0, 1, 2, 3].

When checked, chart results will automatically display upon the completion of a countdown timer or response counter.

When checked, polling automatically opens when the slide is shown. When unchecked, the slide needs to be advanced to open polling.

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Determines if a countdown object will be automatically inserted on new slides.

l Countdown Seconds - Set the number of seconds a countdown object will display. The

Countdown Timer

acceptable range is 1 - 999. The default is set at 30 seconds.

l Countdown Sound - A sound file can be added to a countdown timer. To add a

countdown sound click ..., browse to the location of the sound file and click Open.

When checked, a response grid is automatically inserted onto each new polling slide. The following settings are available for response grids:

l Response Grid Type - Determines the default response grid type. There are three

response grids available:

l The table grid displays numbered boxes that represent each participant in the

participant list. If polling with an auto list, the number of boxes displayed is determined by the number of participants responding.

l The response grid displays the participant name by default. As the participants

respond, the corresponding box will change color. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only in the preferences. As the participants respond a Device ID will appear in the box.

l The non-response grid displays the participant name by default. As the

participants respond, the corresponding box will be removed. If polling with an auto

Response Grid

list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only in the preferences.

Multiple Responses

l Response Grid Text - Determines what participant information is displayed.

l Rotation Interval - Determines the number of seconds a Response/Non-Response Grid

will pause between intervals. The acceptable range is two to ten seconds. The default is set at four.

l Font Size - Determines the font size for the text displayed on the response grids.

l Starting Cell Color - Determines the response/non-response grid starting color.

l First Response Color - Determines the color of the cell when a participant submits a

response.

l Second Response Color - Determines the color of the cell when a participant submits a

second response.

l Third Response Color - Determines the color of the cell when a participant submits a

third response.

Multiple responses allow participants to send more than one response to a question. When this box is checked the following options may be set:

l Number of Responses - Select the number of responses allowed for each participant

from the drop-down menu.

l Allow Duplicates - When checked, participants are allowed to select the same answer

choice more than once.

l All or Nothing Scoring - When checked, the participant must choose each correct

answer to receive points.

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Determines the correct and incorrect point values. Click Apply All to change all correct or incorrect point values.

Point Values

l Correct - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the box

provided.

l Incorrect - The point value of the incorrect answer can be set by entering a value in the

box provided.

Selecting a prompt type from the drop-down menu will automatically insert the prompt object on

Prompt

the polling slide during slide creation.

l Prompt Text - The phrase that will display in the prompt object.

Competitions

This section enables the user to view and change the preferences for competition.

The Fastest Responders settings determine what type of information and how many participants are displayed.

l Display Correct Responders Only - Only participants who responded correctly to the

Fastest Responders

previous question slide will be displayed.

l Participant Information - Select the type of participant information to be displayed from

the drop-down menu.

l Participant Count - Select the number of participants to be displayed from the drop-down

menu.

Participant Scores

The Participant Scores preferences determine what type of information is displayed, how many participants are displayed and how the scores are calculated.

l Participant Information - Select the type of participant information to be displayed from

the drop-down menu.

l Participant Count - Select the number of participants to be displayed from the drop-down

menu.

l Score Calculations - Select whether the points displayed are Cumulative or Single from

the drop-down menu. Cumulative points are the total points earned up to that point in the presentation. Single points are only the points earned on the previous question slide.

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The Team Scores settings determine how many teams are displayed and how the scores are calculated.

l Include Teams with Less Than 1 Point - When checked, teams that have zero or

negative points will be displayed on the slide.

l Team Display Count - Select the number of teams to be displayed from the drop-down

Team Scores

menu.

l Score Calculations - Select whether the points displayed are Cumulative or Single from

the drop-down menu. Cumulative points are the total points earned up to that point in the presentation. Single points are only the points earned on the previous question slide.

l Include Non-Responders - When checked, participants who have been active in the

session but did not respond to a particular question or questions will be counted as a response for their team and scored as a ‘zero.’

The Overall Racing preferences determine what image is used to represent the teams, whether or not the winner board is displayed and what the point threshold is to win the race.

l Animated Image - Select the image to represent the teams. One image is used for all

Overall Racing Settings

teams.

l Display Winner Board - When checked, a slide displaying the winning team will appear

when the point threshold is met.

l Point Threshold to Win - When the point level has been reached the winner board will

display.

Presentation

This section enables the user to view and change various presentation preferences.

Collapse Showbar

Display Showbar

Include PowerPoint Presentation

Use Secondary Monitor

When checked, the showbar is displayed in a shortened form.

When checked, the showbar is visible when a polling slide is displayed.

When checked, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation is automatically saved inside each session. For more information on how to extract a PowerPoint presentation, see Extracting

Session Information on page 125.

When checked, the showbar is displayed on a secondary monitor, if available.

Anywhere

Anywhere Preferences only apply to the Anywhere Polling environment and are grouped into three sections:

Charts Competitions Presentation

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Charts

This section enables the user to view and change the chart preferences.

Chart Colors

Chart Labels

Chart Values

Default Chart Type

Determines the colors that are displayed in each chart. Click a color to open the color palette and select a new color.

Determines if answer text or bullets will be displayed in the chart labels and legends.

Determines whether a response count (number of participants) or a percentage is displayed. There are three formats for displaying the percentage: 0%, 0.0% and 0.00%.

Determines the default chart that is used for the presentation. To change the chart type, simply select another one from the drop-down menu.

Determines whether the divisor used to calculate the percentages on a multiple response question will be:

Response Divisor

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l the total number of responses received (responses)

l the total number of participants in the session’s participant list

l the total number of devices that responded

When checked, a chart is displayed when polling is closed.

Competitions

This section enables the user to view and change the preferences for competition.

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The Fastest Responders settings determine what type of information is displayed and how many participants are displayed.

l Display Correct Responders Only - Only participants who responded correctly to the

Fastest Responders

previous question will be displayed.

l Participant Information - Select the type of participant information to be displayed from

the drop-down menu.

l Participant Count - Select the number of participants to be displayed from the drop-down

menu.

The Participant Scores preferences determine what type of information is displayed, how many participants are displayed and how the scores are calculated.

l Participant Information - Select the type of participant information to be displayed from

the drop-down menu.

Participant Scores

l Participant Count - Select the number of participants to be displayed from the drop-down

menu.

l Score Calculations - Select whether the points displayed are Cumulative or Single from

the drop-down menu. Cumulative points are the total points earned up to that point in the presentation. Single points are only the points earned on the previous question slide.

The Team Scores settings determine how many teams are displayed and how the scores are calculated.

l Include Teams with Less Than 1 Point - When checked, teams that have zero or

negative points will be displayed.

l Team Display Count - Select the number of teams to be displayed from the drop-down

Team Scores

menu.

l Score Calculations - Select whether the points displayed are Cumulative or Single from

the drop-down menu. Cumulative points are the total points earned up to that point in the presentation. Single points are only the points earned on the previous question slide.

l Include Non-Responders - When checked, participants who have been active in the

session but did not respond to a particular question or questions will be counted as a response for their team and scored as a ‘zero.’

Presentation

This section enables the user to view and change various presentation preferences.

Accept First Response Only

When checked, TurningPoint only accepts the first response sent by each participant.

Determines if a countdown timer will be displayed.

Countdown Timer

l Countdown Seconds - Set the number of seconds a countdown timer will appear on

When checked, screenshots are automatically saved with each session for reports and session

Include Screenshots

editing. For more information on how to extract screenshots, see Extracting Session

Information on page 125.

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screen. The acceptable range is 1 - 999. The default is set at 30 seconds.

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Determines the correct and incorrect point values.

l Correct - The point value of the correct answer can be set by entering a value in the box

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provided.

l Incorrect - The point value of the incorrect answer can be set by entering a value in the

box provided.

Quick Poll Answers

Quick Poll Font

Bullet Format

Quick Poll Multiple Responses

Determines the default number of answer choices for a Quick Poll question.

Determines the font on the Quick Poll question display.

Determines the type of answer notations. The available options include: alphabetic uppercase [A, B, C, D], alphabetic lowercase [a, b, c, d], numeric starting at 1 [1, 2, 3, 4] or numeric starting at 0 [0, 1, 2, 3].

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.

l Number of Responses - Select the number of responses allowed for each participant

from the drop-down menu.

l Allow Duplicates - When checked, participants are allowed to select the same answer

choice more than once.

l All or Nothing Scoring - When checked, the participant must choose each correct

answer to receive points.

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When checked, the selected response grid type is displayed each time polling is open in the PowerPoint Polling environment. The following settings are available for Response Grids.

l Response Grid Type - Determines the default Response Grid type. There are three

Response Grids available:

l The table grid displays numbered boxes that represent each participant in the

participant list. If polling with an auto list, the number of boxes displayed is determined by the number of participants responding.

l The response grid displays the participant name by default. As the participants

l The non-response grid displays the participant name by default. As the

participants respond, the corresponding box will be removed. If polling with an auto list, it is recommended to change the response grid text to Device ID Only in the preferences.

l Response Grid Text - Determines what participant information is displayed.

l Rotation Interval - Determines the number of seconds a Response/Non-Response Grid

will pause between intervals. The acceptable range is two to ten seconds. The default is set at four.

l Font Size - Determines the font size for the text displayed on the response grids.

l Starting Cell Color - Determines the Response/Non-Response Grid starting color.