Articles tagged with: Charity

20 October 2011

Using a TV advert to teach history

Posted in Case Studies, Schools

How a Hovis advert helps today’s students understand the past

Challenge
To make history relevant to students' everyday lives.

Solution
Portable TurningPoint kit

Benefits
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of lesson
- Engages students in the lesson
- Portability

“TurningPoint facilitates improved learning outcomes.”
Ben Walsh, Historical Author

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

RNLI Lifeguards

Posted in Case Studies, Schools, Business

‘Hit the Surf’ with TurningPoint and ResponseCard Anywhere

Challenge
To engage with groups of distracted young people on a field-based course at the beach. 

Solution
TurningPoint handsets with ResponseCard Anywhere

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

"ResponseCard Anywhere made a real difference on the day."
Ross MacLeod, Beach Safety Programmes Manager

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

11 July 2011

Age NI

Posted in Case Studies, Events

A powerful voice for older people in Northern Ireland

Challenge
To engage with 600 older people across Northern Ireland while launching the new Age NI brand.

Solutions

TurningPoint handsets at 13 launch events.

Benefits
- A voice for all
- Instant results
- Easy access to data
- Massive time savings

"TurningPoint worked without fuss...and gave everyone speed and clarity".
Maura McClean, Project Manager, Age NI
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