RemotePoll User Guide 1.
RemotePoll 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT REMOTEPOLL Technical Requirements Downloading and Installing Downloading RemotePoll Installing RemotePoll Opening the No Install Version of RemotePoll 3 3 3 3 4 4 CONFIGURING THE POLLING SOFTWARE ON THE HOST COMPUTER Configuring TurningPoint 5 and TurningPoint Cloud Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint 5 Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5 Configuring TurningPoint 2008 Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in Turni
RemotePoll 3 ABOUT REMOTEPOLL RemotePoll allows users to poll audiences in multiple locations and immediately display the results in conjunction with the host location. Ideal for distance learning, RemotePoll allows for instantaneous feedback as well as audience engagement.
RemotePoll 4 Click the Download 4 icon to start the download. 5 Click Accept to agree to the terms and conditions or press Esc on the keyboard to cancel the download. 6 When prompted to Save the setup file, it is recommended to save the file to a recognizable specified location (ie. Desktop or flash drive). Installing RemotePoll If using the RemotePoll Install Version, verify that full administrative privileges to download and install software are associated with your computer profile.
RemotePoll 5 CONFIGURING THE POLLING SOFTWARE ON THE HOST COMPUTER RemotePoll allows users to connect via ResponseWare or Direct IP. ResponseWare web connection requires a stable Wi-Fi connection in all remote locations. Connecting via ResponseWare eliminates the worries of network hardware configuration. WARNING TurningPoint 2008, TurningPoint Anywhere and TurningPoint 5 support connection to RemotePoll via ResponseWare web connection. TurningPoint Cloud requires connection via Direct IP.
RemotePoll 6 NOTE The custom Session ID is released upon disconnection. 9 Click Login. 10 If connecting for the first time, the Privacy Terms and Terms of Use Agreement window appears. Accept or Decline the terms. The ResponseWare Session ID window opens. 11 Click Close. Next Steps Provide the Session ID to your remote locations. Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5 1 Open Turningpoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5.
RemotePoll 7 1 Open TurningPoint 2008. 2 Click Tools on the TurningPoint toolbar and select ResponseWare. The ResponseWare window opens. 3 Click Change. 4 In the Server URL field, enter http://remotepoll.turningtechnologies.com. 5 Click Change to save the changes. 6 Enter your ResponseWare Username and Password. 7 Optionally, place a check in the box to remember your login information. NOTE Participant Options are not applicable to RemotePoll connection.
RemotePoll 8 Configuring TurningPoint AnyWhere This section covers the following: Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint Anywhere Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint AnyWhere Setting Up a ResponseWare Connection in TurningPoint Anywhere RemotePoll can use the ResponseWare web connection to communicate all responses received from the remote location to the presenter. 1 Open TurningPoint AnyWhere. 2 Click ResponseWare: Click to connect on the launchpad.
RemotePoll Setting Up a Direct IP Connection in TurningPoint AnyWhere 1 Open TurningPoint AnyWhere. 2 Click Settings on the launchpad. 3 Select Response Devices from the left navigation pane. 4 Scroll to RemotePoll in the right navigation pane. 5 Change the Enable RemotePoll drop-down menu to True. 6 Enter the network port number in the RemotePoll Port field. The default port is 1025. 7 Click Done. turningtechnologies.
RemotePoll 10 CONFIGURING REMOTEPOLL ON REMOTE COMPUTERS RemotePoll must be configured in order to establish communication between the application and TurningPoint Cloud, TurningPoint 5, TurningPoint 2008 or TurningPoint AnyWhere. This chapter provides the necessary steps to successfully configure RemotePoll with each polling application. ResponseWare RemotePoll uses a ResponseWare connection to communicate all responses received from the audience back to the presenter.
RemotePoll Direct IP RemotePoll uses Direct IP to communicate all responses received from the remote location to the presenter. Setting Up a Direct IP Connection This section covers the steps required to establish a Direct IP connection between RemotePoll and TurningPoint Cloud, TurningPoint 5, TurningPoint 2008 or TurningPoint AnyWhere (on the remote computer). 1 Open RemotePoll. 2 Click the Status tab. 3 Below Connection Type, select Direct IP.
RemotePoll 12 USING REMOTEPOLL RemotePoll is ideal for use in distance learning or for small to large-scale events with breakout rooms. RemotePoll can be used in classrooms, corporate events hosted in large complexes or company meetings across cities, states and even countries. RemotePoll with Polling Software This section provides instructions for using RemotePoll with TurningPoint Cloud, TurningPoint 5, TurningPoint 2008 and TurningPoint AnyWhere.
RemotePoll 13 How to use RemotePoll... 1 Open TurningPoint Cloud or TurningPoint 5, select a question list and click either PowerPoint Polling or Anywhere Polling. 2 Resetting the session will terminate the current ResponseWare connection. If the session needs reset, login to a new ResponseWare session and update the remote location computer(s) accordingly. 3 Participants in the remote location(s) will see the first question appear in the RemotePoll window: 4 Run the session as normal.
RemotePoll 14 Setting Description Force Channel Change When set to True, Force Channel Change allows users to retain the channel as set in the ResponseCard channel settings. If set to False, the channel will default to the last used channel on the ResponseCard receiver. Language This setting allows users to define the language in which RemotePoll is displayed. Receiver When a ResponseCard receiver is plugged into the presenter’s computer, the serial number and firmware version are displayed.
RemotePoll 15 Using RemotePoll with TurningPoint AnyWhere RemotePoll can be used in conjunction with TurningPoint AnyWhere. Prerequisites Before running a session with RemotePoll, it is recommended to run a Polling Test to assure that the ResponseCards and receiver are in sync. Follow the steps below to run a Polling Test in RemotePoll. 1 Click the Polling Test tab. 2 Click the Start Test icon in the bottom right of the RemotePoll window. 3 Press 1/A on each ResponseCard.
RemotePoll 16 3 Participants in the remote location(s) should see the first question appear in the RemotePoll window: 4 Run the session in TurningPoint AnyWhere as normal. Save the session when complete. 5 Save the session in RemotePoll by selecting Save Session. TIP The host (presenter computer) may choose to run the presentation in TurningPoint AnyWhere for Mac. However, all remote location computers must use Windows to run RemotePoll. turningtechnologies.
RemotePoll 17 REMOTEPOLL MONITOR RemotePoll Monitor is an optional application that allows host location users to view real-time connection statuses, signal strengths and response information from remote locations. RemotePoll Monitor can be installed on any PC with a ResponseWare or Direct IP network connection.
RemotePoll 18 Configuring RemotePoll Monitor RemotePoll Monitor connects to remote locations and can be used with TurningPoint Cloud, TurningPoint 5, TurningPoint 2008 and TurningPoint Anywhere. IMPORTANT TurningPoint 2008, TurningPoint Anywhere and TurningPoint 5 support connection to RemotePoll via ResponseWare web connection or via Direct IP. TurningPoint Cloud requires connection via Direct IP.
RemotePoll 19 3 Enter the network port number. The default port number is 1025. 4 Click Done. TurningPoint 2008 or TurningPoint AnyWhere 1 In TurningPoint 2008, click Tools on the TurningPoint toolbar and select Settings. In TurningPoint AnyWhere, click Settings on the launchpad. 2 Select Response Device from the left navigation pane. 3 Scroll to RemotePoll Monitor. 4 Change the Enable RemotePoll Monitor drop-down menu to True and click Done. 5 Open RemotePoll Monitor.
RemotePoll 20 CONTACT US For additional help, contact Turning Technologies Technical Support. Technical Support is available from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST. From within the contiguous United States, you can reach Technical Support toll-free by calling 866.746.3015. If you are calling from outside of the United States, please call +1 330.746.3015. Technical Support may also be reached via e-mail at support@turningtechnologies.com or support@einstruction.com, a brand of Turning Technologies.
