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What is TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Do I need a receiver to use TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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How much memory and what kind of software does my computer need to have to run TurningPoint and a ResponseCard® system? |
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I'm unable to access the show bar during my Keynote® presentation. What do I do? |
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How do I create a ResponseWare Session ID for my TurningPoint AnyWhere™ presentation? |
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What is a Question List? |
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How do I create a Question List? |
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How do I add a Correct Answer Indicator to my questions? |
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Am I able to create Participant Lists with TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Am I able to use Participant Lists that I have created with TurningPoint® with TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Does TurningPoint AnyWhere save reports in an Excel® format? |
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Am I able to use TurningPoint AnyWhere with my Learning Management System? |
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What is TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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TurningPoint AnyWhere is a stand-alone application designed to allow polling without the use of PowerPoint®. You can use TurningPoint AnyWhere with content developed in programs such as Word, Keynote®, .pdf files and web pages to poll your audience.
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Do I need a receiver to use TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Yes, to receive responses from ResponseCard® keypads, you will need a 2008 licensed IR or RF receiver with TurningPoint AnyWhere. If you are collecting participant responses via ResponseWare, you will not need a receiver.
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How much memory and what kind of software does my computer need to have to run TurningPoint and a ResponseCard® system? |
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- G3 processor or better / Intel processors fully supported (Universal Binary)
- 10 MB hard disk space
- Available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
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- 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
- Ethernet or 802.11 compatible wireless network card
(for ResponseWare and RemotePoll use).
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I'm unable to access the show bar during my Keynote® presentation. What do I do? |
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TurningPoint AnyWhere does support the use of Keynote® as a presenting application. To bring the show bar to front, follow the steps below.
1. From the Menu Bar click Window.
2. Select Bring All to Front.
3. Open the preferences in Keynote and enable “Allow Exposé, Dashboard and others to use the screen”.
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How do I create a ResponseWare Session ID for my TurningPoint AnyWhere™ presentation? |
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1. Click the Window.
2. Select ResponseWare.
3. Enter your ResponseWare username & password.
4. Select Login.
5. Select Close.
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What is a Question List? |
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A Question List allows you to create and present questions to your audience using TurningPoint AnyWhere instead of using another application.
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How do I create a Question List? |
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1. Select Question List from the TurningPoint AnyWhere menu bar.
NOTE: If the TurningPoint AnyWhere menu bar is hidden you can display it by clicking on the gear icon on the Showbar and then
select Bring Application to Front.
2. Select New Question List to open the Question Editor.
3. Type the answer text in the “Enter Answer” text boxes provided.
4. Enter your answer text in the box provided.
5. To add additional answer choices, select the (+) at the bottom of response choices.
6. To add additional questions, click the (+) at the bottom of the questions, to the left of the Gear icon.
7. To add a Correct Answer Indicator, check the box to the left of "Show correct answer indicator (s)".
8. To set Response Choice Answer Values, select the drop down box on the right of each response and assign it the
appropriate value.
9. Save the Question List by selecting the Gear icon on the bottom left of the screen and select Save.
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How do I add a Correct Answer Indicator to my questions? |
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When creating a Question List, to add a Correct Answer Indicator, check the box to the left of "Show correct answer indicator (s)".
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Am I able to create Participant Lists with TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Yes. To create a Participant List, follow the below steps.
1. Click Participant List and select Create Participant List from the TurningPoint AnyWhere menu bar.
2. Select a participant list template.
3. Select Continue.
4. A screen will display all the fields selected in your list and all available fields. Customise your fields as needed.
5. Click Continue.
6. The Participant List Summary page will appear with the default name of the list.
7. Name the Participant List.
8. Select Finish.
9. Select a field and type in the participant information.
10. Press Return to move to the next row.
11. Repeat steps 9-10 until all the participant information has been entered.
12. Select Done.
13. The list will automatically save.
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Am I able to use Participant Lists that I have created with TurningPoint® with TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Yes, you are able to use lists created with TurningPoint 2008 in the .tpl format with TurningPoint AnyWhere.
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Does TurningPoint AnyWhere save reports in an Excel® format? |
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No, TurningPoint AnyWhere saves files in HTML, CSV or PDF (Mac only) format. A CSV file is a text only file that can be opened in Excel.
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Am I able to use TurningPoint AnyWhere with my Learning Management System? |
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Yes, TurningPoint AnyWhere currently integrates with Blackboard™, Sakai, Turning Technologies Web Registration Utility and
WebCT® 6/ Vista.
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| Still have questions? |
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Additional information and instructions can be found on the TurningPoint User Guides page.
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