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ObjectivesObjectives Understand how TurningPoint integrates into

Microsoft Suite Create slides Modify slides Run a session Save a session

Five Steps to SuccessFive Steps to Success Step 1: Create Slides Step 2: Install and Manage Devices

Clickers and receivers (hardware)

Step 3: Import Participant Lists from Blackboard Step 4: Run Presentation

Optional – Run reports to view statistics

Step 5: Save Session Data Optional – Session data can be exported to Blackboard or

ResultsManager for grading

Install Turning PointInstall Turning Point IT will install Turning Point on your

computers and on the classrooms computers. A Help Request will be entered on your behalf,

and you will be contacted for a date/time to install TP on your desktop and/or laptop

TP and a receiver will be installed on the instructor station in your scheduled classroom.

TurningPoint Menu RibbonTurningPoint Menu Ribbon

ResetSession

Data

SaveSession

Data

ConvertSlides toPicture

Generate Reports, Add Standard, Create Comparative Links,Organize Conditional Branching, Update Parser Slides,

Ranking Wizard, Adjust Settings, and LMS Wizards

ManageParticipant

Lists Help

DisplayTurningPoint

LicensingInformation

Open ExistingSession

Insert aQuestion

Slide

Insert Charts, RemindersAnswer Indicators

and Stats

Displays SelectedInput Device

[Response Devices – ClickersKeyboard Keys 0-9

Simulated Data]

Link to TurningPointOnline Resources and

Community Groups

Step 1: Create SlidesStep 1: Create Slides

Click Insert Slide Types of Slides

Chart Slides Summary Slides for

Competitions Template Slides Special Slides

Slide DesignSlide Design

1. The question region

2. The answer region3. The chart region

Types of ChartsTypes of Charts

Convert to Picture SlideConvert to Picture Slide

1. Create a TurningPoint slide2. Insert pictures to use as answers using the

options in PowerPoint’s Insert > Picture menu

3. Resize and arrange the pictures the way you want them to appear on the slide.

4. Select the Convert to Picture Slide from the toolbar.

Correct Answers and PointsCorrect Answers and Points

Place your cursor in the answer region of the slide, an Answer Value task pane will appear. Choose the answer(s) you want to give value, then choose the value from the dropdown menu.

Add ObjectsAdd Objects

The Insert Object menu gives you the ability to: Choose Charts – Change your chart type on your slide. Choose Animated 2D/3D Charts – Choose a different appearance to your response chart Choose Countdown – Add a countdown timer to your slide. Choose Grid – Add a table that will illustrate individual incoming responses or who has not

responded. Choose Answer Now – Add an answer now indicator to your slide. Choose Response Counter – Add a counter that will count your incoming responses to your

slide. Choose Correct Answer Indicator – Demonstrate to your audience what the correct answer

was before proceeding to the next slide. Choose Stats – Add statistical data to your slide. Choose Text Message – When using vPads, to send a text message to the audience.

Add an Answer Now IndicatorAdd an Answer Now Indicator1. Select Insert Object

2. Select Answer Now to display the submenu of Answer Now indicators.

3. Select the type of Answer Now indicator you would like to appear on the slide.

Add a Countdown IndicatorAdd a Countdown Indicator1. Select Insert Object from

the toolbar.

2. Select Countdown to display the countdown timer.

3. The countdown timer will be an overlay, normally in the lower right corner.

Add a Response CounterAdd a Response Counter1. Select Insert Object from

the toolbar.

2. Select Response Counter to display the submenu of Response Counters

3. Select the type of Response Counter you would like to appear on the slide.

Add a Correct Answer Add a Correct Answer IndicatorIndicator

1. Select Insert Object from the toolbar.

2. Select Correct Answer Indicator to display the submenu of Correct Answer Indicators.

3. Select the type of Correct Answer Indicator you would like to appear on the slide.

Information Presentation Slides Global Changes

SettingsSettings

Step 2: Set Up Response Step 2: Set Up Response DevicesDevices

NXT Clicker XR Clicker

Response Device WizardResponse Device Wizard From the TurningPoint

2008 tab make sure Response Devices is selected from the drop down menu.

Clicker Rooms should already be equipped with a receiver if not, contact the Help

Desk

Select Settings tab Check to see if a Receiver has been found Set the number of expected Devices.

Run a Polling TestRun a Polling Test From the

TurningPoint 2008 toolbar, select Tools then Settings.

Select the Polling Test tab.

Click Start Test. Press a key on

each response device to be used.

Click End Test.

Step 3: Import a Participant Step 3: Import a Participant ListList

• Click Tools• Select Integrations• Select Blackboard

• Type in blackboard.mst.edu for Server URL

• The username and password box appear and must be filled in with something.

• A web window will appear for your S&T credentials, then click “Login”

• Select Import Participant List• Select the course you want to import from• Save the Participant List to S:\

TurningPoint\Participants• This will make the list available to you

in the classroom• Select the Participant List from the

Participant List dropdown menu in the TurningPoint 2008 pane

Modifying a Participant ListModifying a Participant List1. From the toolbar, click

Participants and select Edit a Participant List

2. Open the desired list.3. Edit the existing data

in the white fields by selecting entries and typing new information.

4. Add a new participant by right-clicking in the Participant Information window and selecting Add Participant to Location.

Keyboard – PL SimulatorKeyboard – PL Simulator Select Keyboard Keys 0-9 from the

response device dropdown list

You can use this feature to test your slides. It will also give you data to try reports with.

Step 4: Run a Presentation Step 4: Run a Presentation SessionSession1. Open Presentation2. From the toolbar, click Reset and click

Session.3. Select a Participant List from the

TurningPoint 2008 pane.

Run the Slide ShowRun the Slide ShowF9

ToggleTurningPoint

Toolbar

F3 Data

Slicing

F4Repoll

Question

F5Insert

On-the-FlySlide

Poll Slide Anonymously

ResponseCount

CurrentPolling Status

(open v. closed)

F2Toggle

BetweenPercentages and

Response Counts

F6DisplayOriginal

Chart

F7 – F8Show

ResponseGrids

F12Launch

ParticipantMonitor

DisplayInteractiveOptions in

TurningPointToolbar

ToggleMovable

TurningPointToolbar

DisplaysUser

FeedbackF11 – Feedback

Dialogue

Click the mouse to control the progress of the slide show. Open Polling Click a second time to close polling and display

results. Click again to advance to the next slide

Run the Slide ShowRun the Slide Show

Step 5: Save Session ResultsStep 5: Save Session Results From the TurningPoint toolbar, select the

Save Session button. Make sure to save on YOUR S: Drive.

Best place is S:\TurningPoint\Sessions You can also save to removable media such as

a USB flash drive. DO NOT save results to the C: drive.

View a ReportView a Report1. Click Tools in the

toolbar.

2. Select Reports.

3. Choose a Session File.

Should be in:S:\TurningPoint\Sessions

View a ReportView a Report1. Select the Reports

tab.

2. Select the type of report.

3. Click Generate Report.

Types of ReportsTypes of Reports Results by Questions Demographic Participant Results Results by Participant Participant List Standards

Attendance Individual Scoring Ranking and Moment

to Moment Outline Participant Questions

and Comments

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