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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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What are the System Requirements for TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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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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How do I 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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How do I create a ResponseWare Session ID for my TurningPoint AnyWhere™ presentation? |
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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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What are the System Requirements for TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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Hardware |
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- Intel or AMD 600 Mhz class processor
(1 GHz or higher recommended)
- 60 MB hard disk space (an additional 32 MB is required if you do not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed)
- Standard USB 1.1/2.0 port
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- 256 MB RAM
(256 MB or more of “available” RAM recommended)
- 1024x768 resolution at 32-bit colour or higher
- Ethernet or 802.11 compatible wireless network card
(for ResponseWare and RemotePoll use).
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- Microsoft Windows Windows 7, Vista or XP
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NOTE: To avoid experiencing compatibility issues, we recommend that the software is installed in the same language as Windows.
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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 the Main Menu button on the show bar (yellow down arrow in lower left corner).
2. Mouse over Question, and select New Question List to open the Question Editor.
3. Type the question text in the box on the top right panel.
4. Type the answer text in the boxes provided.
5. To add additional answer choices, select Add Answer Choice at the bottom right of the panel.
6. To remove answer choices, select the ( X ) next to answer choice to remove it from the list. To add an additional question, select the Add Question button at the top of the window. To save the list, select Save at the top of the window.
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How do I add a Correct Answer Indicator to my questions? |
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When creating the Question List, check the box that states "Display a checkmark next to correct answer(s) after polling closes", located above the area where you input the answer text. If you wish to include a Correct Answer Indicator with all questions, please select the Apply to All button.
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How do I create Participant Lists with TurningPoint AnyWhere? |
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1. Select the Main Menu button on the show bar (yellow down arrow in lower left corner).
2. Mouse over Participants and select Create Participant List.
3. Select a participant list template.
4. Click Next.
5. A screen will display all the fields selected in your list and all available fields. Customise your fields as needed.
6. Select Next.
7. The Participant List Summary page will appear with the default name of the list.
8. Name the Participant List.
9. Select Finish.
10. Save the list.
11. Select a field and type in the participant information.
12. Press Enter to move to the next row.
13. Repeat steps 10-12 until all the participant information has been entered.
14. Select Done.
15. 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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How do I create a ResponseWare Session ID for my TurningPoint AnyWhere™ presentation? |
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1. Click the Main Menu button on the show bar (yellow down arrow in lower left corner).
2. Select Tools.
3. Select ResponseWare.
4. Enter your ResponseWare username & password.
5. Select Login.
6. Select Close.
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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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