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Student Response Systems (also referred to as "clickers" or audience response systems), is an instructional technology used to promote active learning in classrooms. The system allows individuals to vote on a topic, take a survey or answer a question during a lesson. Faculty at Salisbury University used different student response systems. PointSolutions is one of the primary systems that is used and it requires all students to an PointSolutions account and subscription. An optional response device or "clicker" may also be used. 

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  1. Click the PointSolutions Registration link in your MyClasses course.
    MyClasses course tab with pointsolutions Registration tab being highlighted.Image Modified
  2. You will be taken to a New User Registration page. Your SU email and name will be automatically filled. Select Participant for Role and select your appropriate Country. Read the Terms and Conditions and check accept. Select Continue.
    New User Registration page. The email is filled with student email, Participant selected in Role, and a country selected.Image Modified
  3. You will be greeted with a Welcome screen with the option to select Let's get Started to obtain and register a subscription.
    PointSolutions welcome screen with Let's gets Started button in the middle of the screen.Image Modified
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When your account is created, a subscription will not be registered yet. Refer to the next steps below to get your account registered.

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  1. Select Let's Get Started.
    PointSolutions welcome screen with Let's gets Started button in the middle of the screen.Image Modified
  2. If you have a code from purchasing a clicker, enter the Subscription Code. Otherwise, select a subscription that seems fitting to you and select Next on the bottom right of the screen.

    Subcription page with 1 Term Subscriptions checked.Image Modified

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    There is an option to continue without a subscription, however, you won't be able to participate in any polls your instructor provides. You can return at anytime to purchase a subscription afterwards if continuing this option. 

  3. Enter the code of your clicker if purchased. Otherwise, select Only use a mobile device. Select Next
    Response Device page. Only use mobile device selected.Image Modified
  4. You'll be taken to your cart if purchasing a subscription. If you're not purchasing a subscription, it will skip the cart section. Once completed, you'll be notified that your account is successfully linked to MyClasses.
    LMS page. Shows the MyClasses Canvas has been successfully linked.Image Modified

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Purchasing and Registering Your Subscription (Existing Accounts)

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  1. In your MyClasses course, select PointSolutions Registration.
  2. Go to your profile by selecting the profile icon on the top right of the screen.
    PointSolutions home page with a welcome screen and a join session button. On top right, the profile icon is selected with an arrow pointing at Profile link.Image Modified
  3. Select Add or Purchase a Subscription button under the Subscriptions category.
    Profile page. An arrow is pointing at the Add or Purchase a Subscription.Image Modified
  4. If you have a code from purchasing a clicker, enter the Subscription Code. Otherwise, select Go Purchase a Subscription.
    Add Subcriptions Page. There is the option to enter a subcription code or there is a button to Go Purchase a Subscription.Image Modified
  5. Select your desired subscription license and select Add to Cart
    Subscriptions bundle page. Displays a list of all the subscriptions options.Image Modified
  6. Go to your cart and select Check out Now. Select a subscription that seems fitting to you.

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    PointSolutions will automatically add in the Fast Pass support for an additional fee. You do not need this and we recommend that you remove this from your cart.


    Shopping cart page. Fast Pass 1 Year and 1 Term Subscription is in the shopping cart. It suggests to remove the Fast Pass since it cost extra.Image Modified

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Downloading the PointSolutions App

Often times, it is more convenient for student to use their mobile devices rather than purchasing clickers.

iOS App Step-by-Step Guide

  1. First, you must search the app store for the PointSolutions app or click on the following direct link.
  2. Open the PointSolutions app. You will be shown an overview of what the PointSolutions offers. Select Next on the button right until it shows the button Done. 
  3. Select your region.
    The app asking to Please Select a Region.Image Modified
  4. Press Sign In. You'll be taken to the sign in screen. Type in your student email and press Next.
    The app asking to sign into PointSolutions with your email.Image Modified
  5. You'll be taken to the Salisbury University login page. Sign in the same way as any other student account.
    A screenshot of the app asking to sign in with your Salisbury University account.Image Modified
  6. Once you successfully login, you'll be taken to the PointSolutions homepage.
    The welcoming screen for the PointSolutions app.Image Modified

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Android User Step-by-Step Guide

  1. First, you must search the Google Play store for the PointSolutions app, or click on the following direct link.
  2. Open the PointSolutions app. You will be shown an overview of what the PointSolutions offers. Select Next on the button right until it shows the button Done.
    An arrow pointing to the Done button at the bottom right of the screen.Image Modified
  3. Select your region
    A screenshot of the app asking to Please Select a Region.Image Modified
  4. Press Sign In. You'll be taken to the sign in screen. Type in your student email and press Next.
    The app asking to sign into PointSolutions with your email.Image Modified
  5. You'll be taken to the Salisbury University login page. Sign in the same way as any other student account.
    A screenshot of the app asking to sign in with your Salisbury University account.Image Modified
  6. Once you successfully login, you'll be taken to the PointSolutions homepage.
    The welcoming screen for the PointSolutions app.Image Modified