Quick Polls
Launch instant polls to gauge understanding:- Yes/No — quick binary checks (“Do you understand this concept?”)
- True/False — fact verification
- A/B/C/D — multiple choice questions
- Custom responses — open-ended typed answers
Smart Slides
Design poll questions directly into your presentation slides:- Format questions with answer options on your slides (e.g., “A) Option 1 / B) Option 2”)
- BigBlueButton automatically detects poll-formatted slides
- One click launches the poll — no manual configuration needed
- Results display immediately on screen
Quiz Mode
Use polling as a graded quiz:- Questions with correct answers marked
- Results show which students got the right answer
- Review results as a class for learning moments
Visual Assessment
Poll results display as a chart visible to all participants:- See the distribution of answers at a glance
- Use results to guide your next explanation
- Share results to spark discussion (“Why did some people choose B?”)
Comprehension Check Strategies
| Strategy | Poll Type | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Concept check | True/False or A/B/C/D | After explaining a concept |
| Exit ticket | Custom response | End of session |
| Pre-assessment | Multiple choice | Start of session |
| Peer instruction | A/B/C/D → discuss → re-poll | Mid-lecture |