How to Use Polls
Polls are interactive group activities. Your students will use their own devices to participate. These ready-made sessions can be used as warm-up activities and may spark further exploration of a topic. Follow the steps below to find out how to use this feature.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log in to your account here:
Step 1
Click on the Everything menu and select Polls if you would like to use this feature on Ellii.
Step 2
You can select a level or category to help you narrow down the topics. Click on a topic to select it.
Step 3
You can begin a poll by clicking on Start Poll.
Step 4
You can preview a poll and its related materials by scrolling further down the page.
Step 5
After clicking Start Poll, you will be presented with a QR code that students can scan with their mobile devices to take them to the poll as well as a website address and a code (for students are using a laptop/PC).
Step 6
The number denotes how many students in total are in the poll/dilemma. You can also see the name of the participants under the QR code.
Step 7
Once all your students have joined, click Start.
Step 8
Click Continue to begin the poll.
Step 9
You will see the results in real-time. Click Stop and discuss to pause the current poll and facilitate time for discussion.
Step 10
Click the forward-facing arrow to move on to the next question.
Step 11
You will see related materials that you can explore at the end. Click on Back to Polls to go back.
Please contact us if you have any questions or feedback.