Student Best Practices & Troubleshooting

Best Practices

Using Poll Everywhere in the Classroom

Poll Everywhere is a classroom response system that your instructor will use to ask questions during lectures and see the classroom’s responses in real-time. Please follow the instructions below prior to the first class and bring a web-enabled device to every class so you can participate.

Logging in to Poll Everywhere

You will need to log in to Poll Everywhere to participate in your instructor’s sessions. Follow these instructions to log in with your Tufts username and password: http://tuftsedtech.screenstepslive.com/s/19028/m/73482/l/812154-how-to-log-into-poll-everywhere

How to access Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere can be accessed from any web-browser or from the Poll Everywhere mobile app (iOS and Android). For the best experience use the mobile app on your smartphone or tablet. For more information see the getting started guide:

http://tuftsedtech.screenstepslive.com/s/19028/m/73482/l/812155-student-getting-started-guide

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT USING POLL EVERYWHERE:

  • Always log in to Poll Everywhere before you participate. If you do not log in your participation will not be associated with your name.
  • In the classroom, always connect your device to the "Tufts_Secure” wireless network for a fast and secure connection. For more information visit: https://it.tufts.edu/securewireless.
  • If you run into any problems with Poll Everywhere please contact edtech@tufts.edu.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting to Poll Everywhere, try these steps

Make sure that your device is connected to the "Tufts_Secure" wifi network

"Tufts_Secure" is the most robust and reliable wifi network on campus.

You should also remove any other Tufts wifi networks from your settings, as most devices may switch between networks automatically.

Close other applications running on your mobile device

Turn off wifi on other devices you have with you

The wifi hotspots in classrooms can be overwhelmed by the number of devices connecting to them. If you have other wifi enabled devices with you that you do not need to use for class (such as a smart watch or tablet), shut off the wifi on those devices.

Restart your browser (and close all other tabs)

If still having issues, clear your cache and try again.