Poll Everywhere is a web-based polling software that allows participants to respond to polls or surveys synchronously or asynchronously from their cell phones, tablets, or laptops. Results are tabulated and can be displayed in real time on-screen.

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Pinned Article Getting Started with Poll Everywhere

This getting started article organizes all of the Poll Everywhere articles by where they fit in the typical teaching and learning process.

How do I access Poll Everywhere as a presenter or instructor?

This guide provides simple instructions for instructors to access Poll Everywhere, providing essential steps for logging in through the browser with Chico State credentials.

What is Poll Everywhere?

Poll Everywhere is a tool that can be used to turn class lectures and meetings into interactive experiences.

How do I enable Poll Everywhere in my Canvas course as an instructor?

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for faculty on integrating Poll Everywhere with Canvas, enabling live polling for increased student engagement. It covers enabling Poll Everywhere, launching it within Canvas, and synchronizing the class roster.

How do I access Poll Everywhere as a student?

This guide provides students with instructions on accessing Poll Everywhere to participate in class polls, including steps for logging in through the website with SSO.

How do I respond to Poll Everywhere polls as a student?

This guide explains how students can respond to Poll Everywhere polling activities using a web browser or mobile app, with tips on participation tracking and anonymous polling access.

How do I edit points for an existing graded poll in Poll Everywhere?

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for instructors on how to edit points for existing graded polls in Poll Everywhere, allowing for the adjustment of scoring based on new criteria or feedback.

How do I use weighted grades in Poll Everywhere?

Poll Everywhere's “weighted grades” feature allows presenters to assign a point value to any multiple-choice activity answer or clickable image region.

How do I send results from Poll Everywhere to the Canvas Gradebook as an instructor?

This guide provides instructions for instructors on exporting Poll Everywhere activity results to the Canvas Gradebook, including grading strategies, organizing polls, and troubleshooting common issues.

Poll Everywhere FAQs & Known Issues

Contains a list of instructors' frequently asked questions as well as known issues