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 Ellie Hoffman for more information at 510-869-6833.
Reserve Clickers:
Oakland faculty should contact Media Services (x6575) to reserve clickers for classroom activities. Each Learning Center site manages a separate set of clickers.
Faculty Teaching the Oakland BSN and ELMSN Cohorts:
Oakland-based BSN and ELMSN students entering are provided with personal clickers. Please see your department administrative assistant for more information.
On Campus Workshops and Individual Training:
Please contact Ellie Hoffman, TurningPoint Campus Coordinator at 510-869-6511 x4576 or ehoffman@samuelmerritt.edu. Ellie is available for one-on-one training and workshops by appointment.
TurningPoint Helpdesk: 877-726-3015 (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)
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.
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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 |
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Creating Slides |
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1:26 Min |
1.82 MB |
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0:33 Min |
0.92 MB |
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2:00 Min |
2.94 MB |
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Inserting Objects |
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0:51 Min |
0.99 MB |
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0:46 Min |
0.95 MB |
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Enhancing Presentations |
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3:18 Min |
4.46 MB |
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1:38 Min |
2.11 MB |
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Participant List |
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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
