Present Poll Everywhere Activities

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Present mode in Poll Everywhere allows you to display activities full-screen to your audience, automatically hiding browser elements and other distractions. When you use present mode, your activity becomes active immediately, allowing participants to submit responses. This mode works best when projected on a large screen or shared through video conferencing software during lectures, meetings, or interactive sessions.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

  • You have created an activity in Poll Everywhere.
  • Your computer is connected to a projector, large display, or video conferencing software if needed.
  • You are familiar with basic keyboard navigation (Tab, arrow keys, and Escape key).

Step-by-Step Instructions

To present your Poll Everywhere activities in full-screen mode, do the following:

  1. Navigate to your My Activities page in Poll Everywhere.
  2. Select the title of the activity you want to present. This opens the activity details.
  3. Select Present at the top right of the screen.

Your activity will now display in full-screen mode and automatically become active for participant responses. The presentation controls will fade into the background but remain accessible by clicking anywhere on the screen.

Managing Your Presentation

While in present mode, you can:

  • Navigate between activities: Use the Tab key followed by the arrow keys, or select the navigation buttons at the bottom left of the screen
  • Pause responses: Select Lock to prevent new responses while keeping the activity visible to participants
  • Resume responses: Select Unlock to allow participants to respond again
  • Exit present mode: Press the Escape key or select the Exit button on the right side of the controls

Now your activities are displayed professionally in full-screen mode, allowing participants to engage without distractions from browser elements or other applications.

Troubleshooting

Activity not displaying in full-screen: Ensure your browser allows full-screen mode and disable any pop-up blockers that might interfere with the display.

Need to switch between multiple activities: You can move between activities without exiting present mode using the Tab + arrow key combination or the on-screen navigation buttons.

Want to control when participants can respond: Use the Lock and Unlock buttons to pause and resume response collection while maintaining the visual display.

For additional assistance, refer to Poll Everywhere's Presenting from the Web article.

Next Steps 

When you are ready to present your activity refer to:

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

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