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Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are frequently asked by students. If you can't find answers for your questions, please call 713-743-1411 or email to clicker@uh.edu

PointSolutions Student account & Subscription Registration

A PointSolutions Student account is required for the safety and security of your data. All information is encrypted and associated to you as a person. Without a PointSolutions Student account and Subscription, you will not receive polling grades.
Do not purchase anything until you click this link to find the detailed information regarding the purchase. 
Click this link to view the tutorial. 
Call PointSolutions support 866-746-3015
Call PointSolutions support 866-746-3015
You will need to make sure that you create your PointSolutions account within Canvas and use your xxx@cougarnet.uh.edu email address.
Most instructors do not ask students to use a physical clicker to join the polling.  Please check with your instructor if you can use a mobile device instead of a physical clicker.
When you create a PointSolutions Student account you will enter your PointSolutions Subscription code within the Subscription area.  Once you redeem your Subscription code, you will be able to use your Mobile Devices for the polling through the expiration date showing within your account.
No. You only need to register once for all classes in Canvas.  But, you need to login to your PointSolutions Account each semester and ensure you still have the green check mark on Subscription and LMS in your PointSolutions account dashboard.

PointSolutions Mobile App

Download and install the PointSolutions Mobile App from the Apple application store or the Android Play Store.

TurningPoint Mobile App

Note. If you have problems joining a class session, you can also join it via your smartphone or tablet browser(s). The browser URL is https://ttpoll.com

You can use the following links to join or leave a session.

Note.  We recommend that you connect your mobile device to the UH wireless network rather than connecting to your cell phone carrier data plan.

Note.  It’s recommended to keep your device awake while PointSolutions Mobile is in use. The Mobile app may logout if the device goes to sleep or screen saver. Within the Mobile app, you can select the menu, then Settings, then Keep Device Awake

Android user

iOS User

  • During the polling, the question and answer choices are displayed.

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  • Tap the number or letter that corresponds to the answer choice. 
    Note:  You can change your answer while polling is open if the question is not set to only accept your first response.

  • After polling is closed, the results are displayed.  You can see your submitted answer.

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