

This technology has been assessed by the Section 508 Office and found non-conformant. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.

Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 61 VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Please note that the implementation of mobile technology applications that operate on Mobile Operating Systems must be reviewed and approved by the Mobile Technology and Endpoint Security Engineering Team: This entry covers the Desktop Edition of this technology and not any mobile versions. Poll Everywhere (PollEv) Presenter App for Powerpoint is an audience response system that integrates with Microsoft PowerPoint to allow Poll Everywhere functionality for conducting audience polls to be integrated into PowerPoint Presentations. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the Create and launch activities within your pre-built PowerPoint files.Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and.COM classrooms (126, 128, and 130) are already set up with the PowerPoint add-in. Download (or request IT assistance to download) the Poll Everywhere Plugin for Microsoft PowerPoint.Be sure to sign up for the correct type of account here: Free Higher Ed Instructor accounts are available, but limit audience size to 40 participants.Free Higher Education accounts allow faculty to create unlimited polls with unlimited questions for up to 40 participants.Students can respond via internet browser, text messages, or Poll Everywhere app."Add-On" program, meaning it attaches to either PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides.Offers a variety of question types, including Word Clouds, Multiple Choice, Image Touch, and Team Challenges.Student Engagement Tool that can be utilized for both live and virtual synchronous sessions.
