Turning Point
TurningPoint is a PowerPoint add-on that allows you to integrate real-time polls into your presentations. There are many slide types such as multiple choice, short answer, numeric, true/false, matching, essay, and so forth. Students use a URL to respond to a poll.
Instructors use TurningPoint to engage students and gauge understanding of topics. It allows students that are normally passive to actively participate in class. As an instructor you gain valuable feedback through visual reports.
Getting Started
Request a license from IT Services by submitting a Software Request Form. Once they process your request, you will receive instructions on installing the software on your computer.
Additional Resources
- Revisiting Use of Real-Time Polling for Learning Transfer - Sheri Stover, Dan Noel, Mindy McNutt, Sharon G. Heilmann
Help and Support
If you’d like one-on-one support using Turning Point, book an appointment with a Teaching and Learning Centre staff by filling out a:
For technical support contact the IT Service Desk.
Similar Tools
TurningPoint is the current polling software licensed to Ontario Tech and supported by the Teaching and Learning Centre. However, there is a variety of polling software available for use in your classroom. While many have similar functionality there are some that have alternate features you may find useful.