Choose how to run your Polling @ McGill session

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Internet browser 
(For PC, Mac, iOS, Android)

You can run a polling event using your internet browsers on your computer or smartphone.

Compatible browsers include Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

This option is recommended if you would like:

• • full access to customization of the polls before and during the event.

  • to take full advantage of Q&A tool moderation.

  • the participant view of the poll available during the event.

Advantages

• Jump between questions and full editing access while running the event.

• Access the most customizable option with all the features available.

• The control panel allows you to:

  • Monitor the Q&A tool.

  • Create questions while running the event.

  • Choose a non-linear order to run your event.

  • Modify the visibility of the poll results while presenting.

• For PC users: Use Alt + Tab to move between screens.

• For Mac users: Use the three-finger swipe to move between screens.

Disadvantages

• If using PowerPoint while lecturing, you have to switch between the presentation and Slido during lectures.

Run a Polling @ McGill event from an internet browser

• Internet browsers compatible with Slido

• Run a event using Present mode

• Run a event using Admin mode

PowerPoint plugin 
(For PC)

You can add Slido Live Polls directly to your Powerpoint presentation.

• This option is recommended for PC users who:

  • Have the polling questions already planned and want to follow the linear order without any modifications of the polls while presenting.

  • Do not need to moderate the Q&A tool while presenting.

Advantages

• Create questions directly in PowerPoint and add them to your slides.

Disadvantages

• You have limited customization opotions.

• You can only create or modify questions in the presentation mode.

• You cannot moderate the Slido Q&A tool while presenting.

• The Slido control panel is not available when presenting.

Run a Polling @ McGill event from PowerPoint

• Install Slido for PowerPoint plugin 

• Add polls to your presentation

• Control your Slido event