Turning Technologies TurningPoint 5 User Manual
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Session Events
Events that occur and are logged during a session, such as the beginning and end times of a poll and messages received or
sent, are referred to as session events. These items can be viewed from the Session Log report.
Session ID
A code that is generated in ResponseWare and used by all participants in order to gain access to the session.
Short Answer
A question type that requires participants to respond with a short text answer. Only participants using a ResponseCard XR,
NXT or ResponseWare may respond to a short answer question.
Simulated Polling
PowerPoint Polling offers the option to poll the presentation with simulated computer responses. By selecting Simulated
Polling, TurningPoint automatically populates the charts with response data.
Simulated (Session Manager)
Sessions run in PowerPoint Polling with Simulated Polling will be grouped together under the same heading for reporting and
session editing.
Slide Preferences Panel
The Slide Preferences Panel is a movable, floating panel in the PowerPoint Polling environment that is displayed when a
TurningPoint slide is selected. It offers the ability to customize slide options.
Standards
Set learning benchmarks that can be attached to individual questions or slides. Standards achievement levels can be reviewed
in Reports. For more information on Standards, see
Custom Standards - Any standard created to suit specific user needs. Custom Standards can be created manually or imported
from another location.
Downloaded Standards - These standards are available via the Turning Technologies software, QuestionPoint.
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Team Leaderboard
The Team Leaderboard displays the top teams ranked by their total points. The team’s points are the average of the team’s
participants’ points.
Team MVP
In the PowerPoint Polling environment, the Team MVP Leaderboard displays the top scoring participant for each team.
Tools
The menu of additional features available for presentation enhancement in PowerPoint Polling is referred to as Tools. These
features include: Convert to Picture, Ranking Wizard and Comparative Links.
Total Points Possible
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