Classroom Polling Tool: Clickers

Tool Information Pages (TIP) are intended to be an introduction to various technology tools and their specific implementation here at the University. The tabs "Basic Understanding" and "Pros and Cons" describe and define each tool in its generic form. Starting with "Basic Operation," it becomes specific to the UM option and highlights a bulleted list of concepts that would roughly correspond to that level of operational understanding. Faculty may use these lists to help identify their level of understanding of a given tool, especially in conjunction with ETS training offerings or requests.

Basic Understanding

Basic Operation

Intermediate Operation

Advanced Operation

Intermediate Operation

Use the list of concepts below to self-evaluate your level of operational understanding. If you are familiar and comfortable with the utility and implementation of most or all of these items, you are (at least) at the intermediate level of operational understanding.

Clicker (PC Guide: http://www.turningtechnologies.com/pdf/UserGuides/TurningPointforPCUserGuide.pdf

Clicker (Mac Guide: http://www.turningtechnologies.com/pdf/UserGuides/TurningPointforMacUserGuide.pdf

  • Adding Objects to a slide through the Turning Point toolbar such as charts, countdown timers, response grids and prompts
  • Inserting a Chart/Changing the Chart Type
  • Inserting an Animated Chart
  • Inserting a Countdown Timer
  • Inserting a Grid
  • Inserting a Prompt
  • Inserting a Response Counter

 

 

For further information, please contact:

Rosalia Reyes-Webb
Learning Technology Specialist
Educational Technology Services
301-405-0309
Rosalia5@umd.edu