PointSolutions
App stats
- receive data from Internet
- view network connections
- full network access
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
The PointSolutions polling app (formerly TurningPoint) allows you to use your web-enabled device to respond to questions in real time and self-paced modes. PointSolutions is proven to increase retention and engage learners while allowing instructors to collect data to ensure comprehension.
A variety of subscription options are available.
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS:
• Questions and response options are displayed on your device when polling is opened so that you can answer in real time or at your own pace during self-paced assessments.
• Screen displays group responses, user response and indicates correct answer when polling is closed
• Multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, numeric response, true/false and short answer, open-ended question types available
• Respond to attendance prompts
• View courses you're enrolled in and track grade data
• Ability to send messages to communicate questions or concerns to the presenter
• Navigate through self-paced assessments in various ways: swiping, navigation carousel, question list view
NOTE:
PointSolutions mobile is compatible with Android 5 and above.
Users participating in sessions with previous OS versions can participate using a web browser by visiting ttpoll.com.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
User reviews
- Functions as intended for answering questions in classes when it works.
- Most universities have pre-paid access, making it convenient for students.
- Useful for quizzes and tests in classrooms, providing a digital alternative to physical clickers.
- Frequent login issues, including being logged out unexpectedly.
- Technical difficulties, particularly with Wi-Fi connectivity and session codes.
- Poor user experience navigating the app, including complicated setup and usability issues.
- Login problems, including invalid credentials and logging out.
- Wi-Fi and connectivity issues affecting app functionality.
- Difficulties in responding to questions due to app bugs or crashes.