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PointSolutions Account and Moodle/Echo360 Integration - for Teachers

image.pngThe PointSolutions LTI integration with Moodle allows instructors to use response devices during to collect student achievement data and export results to Moodle. PointSolutions by Echo360 (formerly Turning Point) is an engagement tool used by some instructors for polling students in class. Note:  Students must purchase a license in order to use PointSolutions polling app. 

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Included below are steps for you and for your students to complete at course start up.

Steps for Teachers: 

Teachers must complete the following one-time operation:

Add the PointSolutions LTI tool to your Moodle course:

1)
    In
  1. Moodle,

    Add clicka PointSolutions Registration activity to theyour coursecourse. whereimage.png

    you plan to use PointSolutions, Turn Editing On.
2) Click Add an Activity or Resource:
  1. Select External Tool
  2. Fill in name: PointSolutions Registration Tool

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  3. Select from

    Enter drop down menu: "ClickPointSolutions Registration Tool"in the activity name field.

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  4. Save

    Click save and Returnreturn Toto Course.course.

  5. Register an Instructor Account through Moodle by following the steps on this page to initiate your account and connection with Echo.

  6. Follow steps for syncing with the Desktop app.

 

Students Activate your Moodle Course in PointSolutions:

3)When Clickintegration the PointSolutions Registration Tool link in the Moodle course.

4) PointSolutions web app will launch. In PointSolutions, locate your course in the Moodle tab, and click the Add button. This moves it to the Active tab. Locate the course in the Active tab, and click Select. This will enable you to use this for managing polls in your account. 

Exhibit: PointSolutions Web App:

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Whenis complete, direct Students to activate their enrollment by clicking on the PointSolutions Registration ToolActivity in your Moodle course.course and provide them with this link Support for Students. 

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