We’re excited to announce the launch of Poll Everywhere’s new Course Management interface, designed to enhance the higher education experience. This updated workflow simplifies course setup and management, making it easier for instructors to integrate Poll Everywhere into their teaching.
Here’s everything you need to know about this update:
Why the Change?
Poll Everywhere’s new interface is tailored to the needs of higher education, offering an optimized workflow for managing polls and class activities, and integrating them with bCourses, our learning management system. With this update, instructors can expect a more intuitive and efficient experience.
What’s New?
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Simplified Course Setup:The new interface makes it faster to create and manage your courses under one interface, and structure activities for each class or session.
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Streamlined Integration:Easily link your Poll Everywhere account with bCourses, ensuring a seamless teaching experience in managing rosters and grade synchronization.
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Optimized for Higher Education:Features are specifically designed with university teaching in mind, offering tools to manage large courses and dynamic class environments.
Timeline for Adoption
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Opt-In Availability: Starting January 6, 2025, Berkeley instructors can begin using the new interface. A banner will be available on the homepage of Poll Everywhere once you log in, and you can enable this for your account.
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Full Implementation: The change will be permanently implemented by the end of the Spring 2025 semester. We encourage all instructors to explore the new interface early to familiarize themselves with its features and benefits.
How to Get Started
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Visit the official Poll Everywhere support article for a detailed overview of the changes.
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Attend our workshop on January 16, 2025, for hands-on guidance and an opportunity Ito ask questions.
We’re Here to Help
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our support team at studentresponse@berkeley.edu or book a 1:1 Zoom appointment at our Calendly
Explore the new Course Management Interface today and take your teaching to the next level!