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Poll Everywhere – A Campus-Wide Solution for Engagement

Did you know the University has a campus-wide license for Poll Everywhere ? We mostly focus on how the tool can be used for faculty in their classrooms, but it is also versatile to be used in events, meetings, workshops, and beyond. It’s a powerful tool that can be used to foster engagement, gather feedback, and promote collaboration in any setting.

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For Faculty and Courses: Poll Everywhere can be used to quiz students, gauge their understanding, or drive discussions during lectures. There are more than just multiple-choice questions. Try a word cloud, clickable image, ranking questions, Q&A, and more. This instant feedback can allow faculty to adjust on the fly based on understanding or reactions. Poll Everywhere is perfect for large classes to keep students engaged. Points can also be awarded and transferred to Blackboard .

For Administrative Meetings: Department heads, committees, and staff can use it to gather input, vote on decisions, or solicit feedback during meetings—improving efficiency and decision-making.

For Workshops, Training, or Campus Events: Professional development workshops, faculty training, and student leadership programs can integrate Poll Everywhere to create interactive exercises, collect feedback, or assess learning outcomes. In student events, use Poll Everywhere to create competitions or quizzes during campus activities, such as student orientations, open houses, or alumni events. The fun, interactive nature of live polls keeps the energy high and attention-focused.

Poll Everywhere is accessible on any device and works on smartphones, tablets, or computers, making it easy for anyone on campus to participate from anywhere. It also has a simple integration that can be incorporated into presentations , emails, or event software, making it easy to set up without heavy technical skills. It’s a low-effort, high-impact tool for enhancing engagement across various contexts.

Poll Everywhere isn’t limited to classroom instruction. It’s a flexible, campus-wide tool that can enhance engagement in lectures, meetings, workshops, and events. By encouraging participation and providing valuable feedback in real-time, Poll Everywhere helps create a more interactive and inclusive campus environment for students, faculty, and staff alike.

To get started, log in to Poll Everywhere . Additional how-to articles can be found in the ITS KnowledgeBase . Contact 618-650-5500 for additional information.