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This guide provides step-by-step guide to create PowerPoint polling questions using TurningPoint Classic Desktop Apps . TurningPoint should be installed on classrooms and labs computers, if you can't locate the application icon on the desktop, search for it using the search box on the computer's task bar.

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Starting TurningPoint Classic:

  1. Double click the TurningPoint App icon
  2. Click Sign in

  3. Enter your SU username and password



    If prompted, Authenticate with Due.



    The TurningPoint Dashboard Opens.

From the TP Dashboard, you can open PowerPoint and start creating TurningPoint polling questions using the TurningPoint add-in (before class), or you can start a polling session (during class).

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titleTo create polling questions:
  1. Click the Start now button for PowerPoint Polling from the Dashboard. PowerPoint will start.

  2. Start a new presentation or open an existing PowerPoint presentation.
  3. Select the location to add a question slide.



  4. Click New in the TurningPoint ribbon.



  5. Select Question Type



  6. Enter question text in field provided.
  7. Enter answer text in field(s) provided.
  8. Select options from the Question Options panel on the right.



  9. Save and close your presentation.

Slide Types and Slide Preferences

There are several slide/question types available for PowerPoint Polling using TurningPoint Classic App. Each slide type has specific preferences. More information on the available slide types and setting Preferences can be reviewed at the  PowerPoint Polling Content, Slide Types and Slide Preferences TurningTechnologies guides.

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titleRunning a PowerPoint Polling Session
  1. Select the course for which you are about the start the session from the Courses list on the left panel.
  2. Click the Start now button for PowerPoint Polling. That will launch PowerPoint.
  3. Open the presentation you have prepared for the session.

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