What is Poll Everywhere?

Questions

• What is Poll Everywhere?
• What does Poll Everywhere do?
• Can I use Poll Everywhere for events?
• Can I use Poll Everywhere in the classroom?
• Does Poll Everywhere work in PowerPoint?
• Can Poll Everywhere connect to my Canvas gradebook?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty and staff. Poll Everywhere can be used on the web or through the Poll Everywhere app on a smartphone or tablet, and audiences respond using their own smartphones or any web-enabled device.

Resolution

Poll Everywhere is a web-based audience response or classroom polling system designed to boost engagement and interaction in presentations, meetings, classrooms, and events. It allows you to create various live activities, like polls, Q&A sessions, quizzes, and word clouds, that your audience can participate in using their smartphones or any other web-enabled device.

Here are some key features of Poll Everywhere:

• Variety of activity types: Choose from multiple question formats like multiple choice, open-ended, word cloud, ranking, and more to gather different types of input from your audience.
• Easy integration: Embed polls directly into your existing presentations using apps for PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
• Canvas gradebook: Use Poll Everywhere in conjunction with your Canvas gradebook to track responses.
• Real-time results: See responses as they come in and display them live for everyone to see, creating a dynamic and engaging experience.
• Increased participation: Encourage everyone to participate, even those who might be hesitant to speak up in person, by providing a safe and anonymous way to share their thoughts.
• Data analysis: Analyze the collected data after the session to gain valuable insights into your audience's opinions, knowledge, and preferences.

Poll Everywhere is used in various settings, including:

• Education: Teachers can use it to gauge student understanding, conduct quizzes, and encourage active learning.
• Events: Event organizers can use it to engage attendees, run live polls and competitions, and gather feedback in real time.

Overall, Poll Everywhere is a versatile tool that can help you make your presentations, meetings, and events more engaging and interactive, leading to better learning, decision-making, and overall experience for everyone involved.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

• Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
• Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
• In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
• Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

Additional Resources

• Poll Everywhere: Canvas Integration for Faculty (PDF)