Important Administrative Notes: Poll Everywhere Issues

Poll Everywhere Participation: Crucial Information

  • Issue: Some students are experiencing difficulties with Poll Everywhere, including inability to log in or participate.

  • Consequence of Non-Participation: Failure to participate in Poll Everywhere will result in not receiving the associated points.

  • Action Required if Experiencing Issues: If you are unable to log in or participate in Poll Everywhere, you must immediately email both the instructor and Dr. Turndrop.

    • This email should be sent as soon as the issue is observed, ideally during or immediately after class.

  • Instructor's Availability: The instructor has prior commitments and is not physically present at the lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays. Despite this, students are still expected to address issues promptly via email.

Poll Everywhere Participation: Crucial Information

  • Issue: Several students are encountering technical difficulties with Poll Everywhere, which may include problems logging into their account, accessing the specific activity, or submitting responses during live sessions. These issues could stem from various factors such as browser compatibility, network connectivity problems, account synchronization errors, or app-specific glitches.

  • Consequence of Non-Participation: It is critical to understand that successful participation in Poll Everywhere activities is graded. Failure to log in or submit responses will directly result in a score of zero for that specific activity, significantly impacting your overall participation grade. These points are designed to assess engagement and understanding during lectures.

  • Action Required if Experiencing Issues: Should you encounter any problems preventing you from logging in, accessing, or participating in a Poll Everywhere activity, you must take immediate action. You are required to email both your course instructor and Dr. Turndrop without delay.

    • This email needs to be sent as soon as the issue becomes apparent, ideally during the class session itself or immediately following its conclusion.

    • The email should contain comprehensive details, including your full name, student ID, the specific Poll Everywhere activity you were attempting, a precise description of the error message received, the device and browser/app you were using, and ideally, screenshots or screen recordings of the issue.

  • Instructor's Availability: Please be aware that the instructor has standing commitments and will not be physically present