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20 October 2011

Northumbria University

Posted in Case Studies, Universities

Driving technology in learning

Challenge
To replace an old voting system while ensuring uptake of the new system is higher than before.

Solution
TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Agile teaching
- Massive uptake amongst lecturers across the University
- Stimulating group discussions
- Use in staff meetings

"It's important that whenever a member of the teaching staff walks into a room they're instantly familiar and comfortable with all the technology."
Joe Evans, Technical Services Manager, Northumbria University

20 October 2011

St Ambrose Primary School

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

TurningPoint works hand in hand with whiteboards in Year 5

Challenge
Engaging and assessing a year 5 class.

Solution
TurningPoint handsets with an interactive whiteboard

Benefits
- Pupils stay focused and on task
- Suits 'every corner of the curriculum'
- Performance tracked over time
- Gives young pupils a sense of responsibility

"I think it has huge potential and it fits brilliantly with the government's drive for lessons that are appropriately tailored."
Jane McNally, Year 5 Teacher, St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School

18 October 2011

Worcestershire LA ICT Conference

Posted in Case Studies, Events, Business

Thought­‐provoking questions shape future strategy

Challenge
To gather views on ICT strategy across a Local Authority 

Solution
130 TurningPoint handsets in a live conference

Benefits
- More truthful answers
- Demographics gave richer insights
- An informed ICT strategy

"TurningPoint is instant, thought provoking, and forces everyone to participate, all factors which change the usefulness and shape of the results."
Dave Thompson, Inspector for ICT, Worcestershire LEA

17 October 2011

Young Citizen's Action Event

Posted in Case Studies, Events, Business

Capturing the views of tomorrow’s leaders on BBC Question Time

Challenge
To engage the views of thousands of students in one high profile event

Solution
2,000 TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Involving every student in a massive group
- Lively debates and discussions inspired by the votes
- Portability and scalability

"The TurningPoint handsets allowed the audience to interact with key journalists and politicians."
Zandria Pauncefort, Chief Executive, Institute for Citizenship

17 October 2011

West Lothian Council

Posted in Case Studies, Business

Handling sensitive topics with ease thanks to TurningPoint

Challenge
To deliver difficult training to 'hard-to-reach' delegates. 

Solution
TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Training time-pressured delegates efficiently
- Delivering sensitive topics anonymously
- Assessment data collected centrally

"It has gone very well, the training has been delivered in the way we imagined and staff have told us that they really enjoy it."
Kerry McDaid, HR Adviser, West Lothian Council

17 October 2011

Haringey Council

Posted in Case Studies, Events, Business

Helping Haringey's citizens make their voices heard

Challenge
To encourage residents to get involved in the governance process 

Solution
200 TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Capturing residents' opinions
- Overcoming language barriers
- Continual improvement from feedback

"TurningPoint means that everyone can have their say without the fear of being embarrassed about speaking in public."
Janette Gedge, Consultation Manager, Communications and Consultancy Unit, Haringey Council

17 October 2011

England Under 20's Rugby

Posted in Case Studies, Business

Making the most of a ‘team culture and values’ session

Challenge
To understand the players' view on team values and culture in order to improve training sessions 

Solution
TurningPoint with ResponseCard Anywhere

Benefits
- Greater team bond
- Shaped the agenda for future training camps
- Agility in training

"TurningPoint allowed me to identify which areas needed work."
Nigel Redman, Elite Coach RFU

17 October 2011

Cameron McKenna

Posted in Case Studies, Business

Gaining truthful insights on challenging topics

Challenge
To enhance participation in training events 

Solution
TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Greater group participation
- Instant equality within the room
- More honest answers on tricky subjects

"People can be reticent to give the real answers but with TurningPoint they can express their true opinions in a safe environment."
Fae Longman, IT Training Team Leader

17 October 2011

BP

Posted in Case Studies, Schools, Business

Inspiring students on a Carbon Challenge Roadshow

Challenge
To make roadshows interactive and to obtain audience feedback 

Solution
TurningPoint handsets

Benefits
- Ongoing refinements from live feedback
- Lively debates and discussions inspired by the votes
- Portability and scalability

"TurningPoint's instant response feature is of huge benefit to the roadshow presenters."
Emma Kemp, BP Educational Service

11 July 2011

Bristol Primary Headteachers' Conference

Posted in Events, Business

Encouraging debate and honest answers with TurningPoint

Challenge
To encourage debate amongst a potentially pessimistic group 

Solution
TurningPoint handsets in a live conference

Benefits
- Anonymity gave more truthful answers
- Ensuing debate formed future strategy
- Demographics gave richer insights

“The entire process worked really well with many headteachers commenting to me how much they enjoyed the activity. They felt they had properly engaged in the issues raised for the first time!”.
Heather Tomlinson, Director of Education & Children’s Services (Designate), Bristol LEA

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