EchoPoll Introduction & Web Environment Training

Format: In-person
Duration 1 hour
Audience: Academic staff and teaching support teams
Prerequisites: None (recommended: activate EchoPoll account and download the app in advance, bring your own device, Mobile Phone, Laptop to allow yourself to participate in the activities)

Course Overview

This introductory session provides a practical, hands-on introduction to EchoPoll, the university’s centrally supported Audience Response Tool. With a focus on the web environment, the session is designed to help educators create interactive, engaging learning experiences in live teaching settings.

Participants will explore the full EchoPoll ecosystem—including the web interface, PowerPoint add-in, and floating toolbar—while gaining insight into both the student and instructor perspectives. Through live demonstrations and guided setup, attendees will learn how to run polls, meet compliance requirements, and access session data for analysis.

Whether you're new to EchoPoll or looking to explore its web-based capabilities, this session will equip you with the foundational skills to get started confidently.

 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• Navigate EchoPoll’s web-based interface and key features
• Participate in and deliver live polling sessions
• Set up and manage polls using the EchoPoll web environment
• Understand and meet compliance standards
• Retrieve and interpret session data and reports
• Compare the web interface with the PowerPoint add-in to determine the best fit for your teaching

Additional EchoPoll training available:

EchoPoll: Core training for the EchoPoll PowerPoint add-in
Workshop: Best Practices for Interactive Teaching with EchoPoll and EchoVideo

Note: EchoPoll is currently available only on UK campuses.