TurningPoint Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for setting up and using TurningPoint 2006 are provided by our vendor, Turning Technologies. Turning Technologies also offers online tuturials and training sessions. See Resources from Turning Technologies for more information.

Mac Users:
TurningPoint is available for Windows and Mac OS X. However, the Mac version is not as fully-featured as the Windows version. (See the list of differences (pdf).) Also, note that TurningPoint files created in the Windows version of PowerPoint DO NOT transfer to the Mac version of PowerPoint, and vice versa.

Quick Guides

Download the 5-page TurningPoint 2006 Quick Start Guide (pdf) for an overview of creating an interactive slide, installing the RF antenna (or receiver), and polling response devices (or clickers).

Or download the 18-page Turning Technologies' Presenter's Guide (pdf), or choose individual sections of the guide:

Installation (pdf)
- Checking the Version of TurningPoint
- Steps to Insure TurningPoint Installs Correctly
- Installing TurningPoint 2006
Activating TurningPoint 2006 (pdf)
Setting up Your Hardware (pdf)
Allowing the Software and Hardware to Communicate (pdf)
Creating a Participant List (pdf)
Interactive Slides (pdf)
- Creating a Basic Interactive TurningPoint Slide
- Setting Correct Answers
Running Presentations with a Projector (pdf)
Programming your RF & IR ResponseCards® (pdf)
Presentation Tips (pdf)
- Steps to a Successful Presentation
- TurningPoint Show Bar and Shortcut Keystrokes
- PowerPoint® Shortcut Keystrokes

A More Detailed Guide

Download the 243-page TurningPoint 2006 User Guide (pdf), or choose individual chapters:

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TurningPoint Instructions

Quick Guides

A More Detailed Guide