Getting Started with Zoom Polling

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Zoom's polling feature allows meeting hosts to create and deploy interactive polls and quizzes during meetings, enhancing engagement and gathering real-time feedback from participants. Polls can be anonymous, and detailed results can be downloaded for analysis, grading, and attendance tracking. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every aspect of using Zoom polling, from initial setup to analyzing results.

Prerequisites

Before getting started with Zoom polling, ensure you have:

  • A licensed Zoom account (sign in using Chico State SSO)
  • Host permissions for Zoom meetings
  • Zoom desktop client with the global minimum version or higher
  • Basic familiarity with the Zoom interface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start here if this is your first time using Zoom polling:

  1. Enable Zoom Polling - Configure your account settings to allow polling functionality in your meetings. This is a one-time setup that unlocks all polling features.

Create a Poll:

2a. Create Zoom Polls - Create individual polls through the Zoom web interface. This method works for all meeting types and is ideal for creating a few focused questions.

OR

2b. Create Zoom Polls Using CSV Templates - Bulk create multiple polls using spreadsheet software. This method only works for Canvas-integrated meetings but is efficient for creating many questions at once.

Deploy your polls during live meetings:

  1. Launch Zoom Polls During Meetings - Activate your polls during meetings to engage participants in real-time. You can launch pre-created polls or create new ones on the fly.

Choose how you want to handle poll results:

4a. Share Poll Results During Meetings - Display results to all participants immediately for discussion and transparency.

AND/OR

4b. Download Zoom Poll Reports - Access detailed reports with individual responses, participant information, and timestamps for analysis and record-keeping.

Now you have a complete understanding of Zoom's polling capabilities and can effectively use them to enhance your meetings and gather valuable participant feedback.

Still need help? If you run into problems or still need help, reach out to the Technology & Learning Program. 

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