TurningPoint is a Classroom Response System (CRS) from Turning Technologies that allows you to create interactive PowerPoint presentations and assess students' learning in real time. Using "clickers" and a receiver, TurningPoint gathers question responses during lectures or group activities and quickly translates them into measurable results in the form of charts, graphs, and scores.
Installing on Your Computer:
For installation request on your Samuel Merritt-issued computer, please contact our Samuel Merritt IT Helpdesk by submitting a Helpdesk ticket or calling (510)869-6836.
To install on your personal computer, download the free TurningPoint software at http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/downloads/. If you need technical assistance, contact the vendor's Customer Support Department. You can reach them from 7:00am to 9:00pm EST by emailing support@turningtechnologies.com or calling their toll free number (1-877-726-4602.)
Compatibility:
TurningPoint 2008 is compatible with PC versions of MS Office 2003, 2007, and 2010 and with the MAC version of MS Office 2004.
For Mac users with more recent versions of MS Office, you can use TurningPoint Anywhere, a tool that allows you to poll without an additional software product. Please contact Katrina Fullman for more information at 510-869-6833.
Reserve Clickers:
Oakland faculty should contact Media Services (x6575) to reserve clickers for classroom activities. The Oakland campus has a loaner pool of 100 clickers. Each Learning Center site manages a separate set of clickers.
Special Reserve:
We have a set of 35-clickers that can be checked out for a full term allowing faculty exclusive use. The condition, however, is that you become part of of a practice/peer resource group willing to provide insight and feedback to other faculty interested in using the tool. The current group includes: Suzanne August-Schwartz, Cecily Cosby, Teri Gwin, Rolando Lazaro, Renee Smith, Reena Haymond, and Margie Early
Faculty Teaching the Oakland BSN and ELMSN Cohorts:
Oakland-based BSN and ELMSN students entering during the 2011-12 school year are required to purchase TurningPoint clickers. If you teach one of these cohorts, please contact Katrina Fullman at 510-868-6833. She can check out a TurningPoint receiver to you for a one semester duration and provide training as needed. The BSN and ELMSN programs are committed to using TurningPoint in all lecture-based courses.
On Campus Workshops and Individual Training:
Please contact Katrina Fullman, TurningPoint Campus Coordinator at 510-869-6833 or kfullman@samuelmerritt.edu. Katrina offers regular workshops at all campuses and is available for one-on-one training. She is also available for troubleshooting.
TurningPoint Helpdesk: 877-726-4602 (Toll Free)
If you are in the middle of a presentation or there is no one available at SMU to help you, you can call Turning Technologies (the maker of TurningPoint) and ask for Tech Support. Turning Technologies offers EXCELLENT free tech support to all SMU users - just say you're calling from Samuel Merritt University. The technician will take you through troubleshooting step-by-step. TurningPoint Tech Help is available M-F 7am-9pm EST. Call 877-726-4602 (toll free) or go to http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/.
SMU Step-By-Step Guides:
TurningPoint: Getting Started (SMU-tailored step-by-step guide)
TurningPoint: Beyond the Basics (SMU-tailored step-by-step guide)
TurningPoint: Student Clicker Registration in Blackboard (SMU-tailored step-by-step guide)
TurningPoint: Blackboard Integration (SMU-tailored step-by-step guide)
TurningPoint Anywhere-Mac: Blackboard Integration: Importing a Participant List (SMU-tailored video tutorial)
Product Guides & Manuals from Vendor:
TurningPoint Quick Start Guide (brief introduction from the vendor)
TurningPoint User Guide (latest version of full manual from the vendor)
TurningPoint Anywhere for Mac User Guide (full manual for Mac users)
For additional user guides see
TurningPoint User Guides (previous versions)
TuningPoint for Mac User Guides
Online tutorials are available at:
http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponsecommunity/tutorials.cfm.
A sample of the tutorials available:
*Users must have Flash Player 8.0 or higher to view tutorials.
New Users | Time | File Size |
| Full Introduction to TurningPoint | 32:00 Min | |
| Hardware Settings | 1:05 Min | 1.22 MB |
| Presentation Settings | 3:02 Min | 3:09 MB |
Creating Slides |
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1:26 Min | 1.82 MB | |
0:33 Min | 0.92 MB | |
2:00 Min | 2.94 MB | |
Inserting Objects | ||
0:51 Min | 0.99 MB | |
0:46 Min | 0.95 MB | |
Enhancing Presentations | ||
3:18 Min | 4.46 MB | |
1:38 Min | 2.11 MB | |
Participant List | ||
2:06 Min | 2.17 MB |
You can contact TurningPoint's training department directly, email training@turningtechnologies.com, or call 1-866-746-3015 and ask to speak to a Higher Ed Trainer. They are available between 9:00 am and 5:00pm EST. You can also contact the help desk until 9pm EST at 866-746-3015
Vendor Contact:
Joe Escubio
Account Executive - Higher Education
Turning Technologies 255 West Federal Street | Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Direct: 330.599.4984 | Toll Free: 866.746.3015 x4984 | Cell: 330.397.3408 | Fax: 330.884.6065
jeusebio@turningtechnologies.com