Practice and test your polling event
There are two ways to test your Slido polling event: use the Participant Mode (available when using Slido in an internet browser) or log in as a participant with an additional device.
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Use the Participant Mode
You can check what students are viewing in real time using the Participant Mode tab located on the left side of the page when using Slido in an internet browser.
Use an additional device
If you would like to use either Slido Switcher or the PowerPoint plugin to run your polling session. You can practice the transitions by logging into the poll as a participant with an additional device.
Learn more:
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Running a Slido event (Slido documentation, website)
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