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20 October 2011

University of Surrey

Posted in Universities

Redefining the role of students in lectures

Challenge
To improve the student learning experience in traditional lectures

Solution
TurningPoint pilot project and lecturer training

Benefits
- Deeper student learning
- Increased student discussion
- Support for peer-assessment principles

"The TurningPoint RF system impressed us the most, meeting all of our key criteria and was therefore selected as our electronic voting system of choice."
Paul Burt, Learning Technologist, University of Surrey

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

Field Studies Council

Posted in Universities, Schools

Going outdoors with the Field Studies Council, TurningPoint and ResponseCard Anywhere

Challenge
To engage with groups of students in the harshest environments.

Solution
TurningPoint handsets with ResponseCard Anywhere

Benefits
- Engagement in tricky environments
- Agility
- Further use beyond the courses

"ResponseCard Anywhere changes things dramatically."
Nicholas Lapthorn, Head of Centre

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

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