Vevox
Learn more about how to use Vevox at NDSU.
Getting Started
Vevox is an interactive polling tool that enables participants to respond to polls and surveys in real time. It integrates with platforms like PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, and Blackboard, helping to assess knowledge, maintain attention, gather feedback, and boost participation.
- How to log in to Vevox as a Host or Participant
PowerPoint Add-In
The Vevox PowerPoint Add-In allows users to embed interactive polls and activities directly into PowerPoint presentations. This enables users to engage participants during live presentations without switching between applications. Before getting started:
- Check your Microsoft Office version of PowerPoint for compatibility with Vevox.
- If needed, install the Vevox PowerPoint Add-In.
- Watch the PowerPoint Polling YouTube Playlist to learn how to embed Vevox sessions within PowerPoint slides, customize polls, add questions, and run live polling activities.
Best Practices
- Provide clear instructions and expectations for participation.
- Use interactive activities to support learning objectives.
- Test activities before class to ensure they work as expected.
- Explain how responses will be used and whether participation is graded.
- Use results to guide discussion and provide feedback.
Learn More/How To's
- Getting Started: Creating sessions, inviting participants, reusing sessions, and much more.
- Participant User Manual - joining a session, answering polls and questions, and much more.
- Polling and Quiz Questions YouTube Playlist - creating a rating poll, multiple choice, polling types, and much more.
- Vevox session in Blackboard - linking sessions in Blackboard, editing a linked activity, setting up student participation, and much more.
Use Cases
- Conduct real-time polls and quizzes to check student understanding.
- Facilitate anonymous Q&A and encourage participation.
- Create interactive activities during lectures, workshops, or online sessions.
- Use word clouds to gather feedback, brainstorm ideas, or assess concepts.
- Sync graded activities with the Blackboard gradebook.
Universal Design/Accessibility
- Provide clear instructions and context for all activities.
- Ensure questions and prompts are easy to understand.
- Offer alternative ways for students to participate when needed.
- Use anonymous participation options to support inclusive engagement.
- Consider accessibility when creating polls, quizzes, and visual content
Related Resources
- Coming Soon!