New Course Management Features in Poll Everywhere

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:01:10 -0500
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On Jan. 6th, Poll Everywhere will launch a new course management feature to simplify how instructors use polling and to improve the process of synchronizing grade data with Blackboard's gradebook.

Using a dedicated icon within the Poll Everywhere interface, this feature allows faculty to create and manage polling activities for their courses. Specific Course Management functions include:

Accessing Courses

Creating Assignments

Grade Synchronization

Managing Multiple Assignments and Activities

Viewing Grades

Image 1: Example of new Poll Everywhere Course Management page showing the dedicated course management icon

Starting Jan. 6th, presenters will see a course management "opt in" banner. This banner will allow presenters to try out the Course Management experience throughout the spring semester, with the option to return to the existing experience if needed.

Poll Everywhere Training

Please register for this Poll Everywhere training webinar on Jan. 22nd at 12:00 PM to preview the new course management features. The session will also cover topics useful for new Poll Everywhere users including how to:

Create, organize, customize and present activities step by step.

Effectively integrate Poll Everywhere seamlessly into your presentations.

Craft engaging questions and track responses in real time.

Embed polls directly in your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations.

Run reports on audience responses, provide grades for performance/participation, and export the results to Blackboard

Poll Everywhere Resources

For Poll Everywhere resources, please see our FAQ articles:

Poll Everywhere for Instructors and Presenters

Poll Everywhere for Students and Participants

How do I manage Attendance with Poll Everywhere? (instructors)

How do I check in for Attendance with Poll Everywhere? (students)

Connect with Instructional Technology

As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:

Check our extensive FAQ collection

What's new in Ultra? | Known Issues

Open a ticket via RT

Follow the Instructional Technology & DoIT myUMBC groups

Request a consult with instructional technology staff

PIVOT | Academic Continuity | Keep On Teaching | Student Technology Resources

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