PointSolutions
Below is an overview of PointSolutions at NDSU.
Overview
PointSolutions is a student response system used as a tool for active learning to enhance your in-person or virtual classroom. The PointSolutions product is licensed independently or as a suite. At this time, NDSU supports and licenses only the personal response system (PointSolutions), which is free to all faculty, staff, and students.
Getting Started
Best Practices
- Use a campus-supported product to ensure the safety and security of files. See the links below to learn about PointSolutions features and determine if this product will best meet your needs.
Learn More/How To's
Instructor Desktop Version
- Creating Poll Questions in PowerPoint - Desktop VersionCreating Poll Questions in PowerPoint - Web Version
- Running a Poll in EchoPoll & PointSolutions - Desktop Version
- Tracking Attendance
- Upload EchoPoll & PointSolutions Polling Results into Blackboard Learn Original - Desktop Version
- PointSolutions Instructor Getting Started
Instructor Web Version
- Creating Poll Questions in PowerPoint - Web Version
- Running a Poll in EchoPoll & PointSolutions - Web Version
- Schedule a Polling Session - Web Version
- Upload EchoPoll & PointSolutions Polling Results into Blackboard Original - Web Version
- Syncing Blackboard Original and Ultra Course to EchoPoll & PointSolutions
Student
- Verifying a Clicker Number - Desktop Version
- How to Access Scheduled Questions Lists
- Using EchoPoll & PointSolutions Mobile Application
- Creating an EchoPoll & PointSolutions Account
- PointSolutions Student Getting Started
FAQs
- Coming Soon!
Use Cases
- Allows student engagement in-person or virtually.
- Instructors can give pre- and post-assessments of topics.
- Allows immediate feedback from students on concepts presented.
- Take attendance for students.
- Integrates with the Blackboard grade center automatically.
Universal Design/Accessibility
- Complies with the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, including Section 508 standards in the United States.