What's the difference between 'Time to Read' the question vs 'Time to Answer' the question?

BUZZ gives you the ability to set the time the participants will need to actually read the question, such as 5 seconds, before beginning the countdown clock to answer the question.

What's the difference between Synchronous and Asynchronous polls?

You would use a synchronous poll when you want to control when participants move to the next question. You would use asynchronous when you want to allow participants to take the poll independently.

How many participants can play during a BUZZ event?

BUZZ can be licensed in two ways: Individual and Teams. Users with the Individual Plans can have up to 50 people take each poll. Users with the Team Plan can have up to 300 people take each poll.

Can a participant user use a computer/tablet instead of a smartphone to take a poll?

Yes, because Poll Guru is web-based, rather than an app, it is available to anyone who has access to the internet.

What is a time bonus in Buzz?

A time bonus allows you to award extra points for those who answer correctly in the fastest time.

How many participants can take a poll?

Users with the Individual Plan license can have up to 50 people take each poll. Users with the Team Plan license can have up to 300 people take each poll.

How do I integrate a poll into my virtual training or eLearning?

Polls can be integrated into virtual training or eLearning in a variety of ways in both 'asynchronous' or 'synchronous' modes. See the full answer below for more informations.

How do I integrate a BUZZ game into my eLearning?

To play a BUZZ game in an eLearning environment, simply create the game as you normally would, click play, and copy the link for 'independent play'.

What is the difference between Poll Guru and BUZZ?

The main difference between Poll Guru and Buzz is the leaderboard/competition aspect of Buzz. Poll Guru gathers and reports information while Buzz uses that information in a competitive format.

Why is my poll pin is not displaying?

If the poll pin does not display on the top left-hand corner, you may need to refresh your screen or check to see that a firewall is not blocking it.