Polling

Polling tools encourage active learning in and outside of the classroom. Check out the polling options available for faculty and staff below.

Poll Everywhere has been selected as the supported polling tool at Temple. Poll Everywhere allows faculty to create polls to engage students during class and present results live. Polls can also be added to PowerPoint presentations.

How do I access Poll Everywhere?

Poll Everywhere can be accessed through your Canvas course or through TUPortal.

  • In Canvas, click on Poll Everywhere from the left side course navigation menu to get started.
  • In TUPortal, locate the TUApplications section on the left side. Scroll down and click on Poll Everywhere from the list of applications.

What question types are available?

Poll Everywhere offers many question types such as, word cloud, multiple choice question, open-ended question, clickable image questions, ranking questions, and competitions.

How do I access training?

Sign up for a live webinar or check out asynchronous training.

To learn more about Poll Everywhere and access training resources, please see Temple University Poll Everywhere guide.

Zoom allows you to create single choice, multiple choice, or advanced polling questions such as matching, ranked choice, short answer, and long answer options. You will be able to launch the poll during your meeting; gather responses from attendees; and, if desired, download a report of polling after the meeting. Polls can also be conducted anonymously.

Learn More About How to Use Zoom Polling