Without software, your wireless keypads are useless. Audience response system software applications enable you to collect and display the polling data.
Most audience response providers own stand-alone software that runs independently of your presentation software. This means you have to switch back and forth between your presentation and the polling software, or use the polling software to create your entire presentation.
ARS software engages participants in your presentation, instantly displays graphical polling results and offers pre-formatted reporting features
In the corporate world and higher education, PowerPoint® is by far the most used presentation software. A few companies, such as Option Technologies Interactive and Turning Technologies, have therefore developed plug-ins that allow the facilitator to seamlessly integrate polling into pre-existing PowerPoint presentations.
In addition to collecting and graphically displaying data in real-time, most audience response system software suites also provide reporting functions that will help you analyze data after the presentation. These pre-formatted reports typically export into Excel or other common formats so you can give the data a more in-depth analysis. Reporting functions also make participant tracking and grading possible for those in a training and education environments.
For more information about specific audience response software packages, contact a professional ARS provider.