## Synchronous vs. Asynchronous is a game changer for Poll Guru! Let's look at a couple use cases: ## ## Use Case #1 ## You want to have a group of people complete the poll at the same time. What type should you use? **Synchronous!** When you activate the synchronous setting on a poll, your participants cannot move to the next question until you allow it! Also, when this setting is turned on, your participants can give on-the-spot feedback using emoticons on their screens. ## Use Case #2 ## You want your participants to take your poll on their own time and at their own pace. You want to review everyone's feedback at the same time at a later date? What type should you use? **Asynchronous!** Asynchronous polls can be taken anytime by your participants. You can turn on or off the ability for your participants to see each others responses after they submit their results. ## ## Use Case #3 ## You have recorded an epic video and want the viewers to answer a few short questions after the video is complete. The video can be played anytime by the participants. What type should you use? **Asynchronous!** You can have the participants take the poll immediately after the video is complete. This is a great way to simulate interaction in an eLearning session as well! ## ## **Watch this quick video for further explanations on when you use Synchronous vs. Asynchronous and how to turn it on or off.**

## Synchronous vs. Asynchronous is a game changer for Poll Guru! Let's look at a couple use cases: ## ## Use Case #1 ## You want to have a group of people complete the poll at the same time. What type should you use? **Synchronous!** When you activate the synchronous setting on a poll, your participants cannot move to the next question until you allow it! Also, when this setting is turned on, your participants can give on-the-spot feedback using emoticons on their screens. ## Use Case #2 ## You want your participants to take your poll on their own time and at their own pace. You want to review everyone's feedback at the same time at a later date? What type should you use? **Asynchronous!** Asynchronous polls can be taken anytime by your participants. You can turn on or off the ability for your participants to see each others responses after they submit their results. ## ## Use Case #3 ## You have recorded an epic video and want the viewers to answer a few short questions after the video is complete. The video can be played anytime by the participants. What type should you use? **Asynchronous!** You can have the participants take the poll immediately after the video is complete. This is a great way to simulate interaction in an eLearning session as well! ## ## **Watch this quick video for further explanations on when you use Synchronous vs. Asynchronous and how to turn it on or off.**

## ![Time to answe.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/WfzWIDE643/Time%20to%20answe.jpg)BUZZ gives you the ability to set the time the participants will need to actually read the question before beginning the countdown clock to answer the question. ## For example, you can set the 'time to read' at 5 seconds for a short question, or perhaps 10 seconds for a longer question. Once the time is up, the 'time to answer' clock will begin to count down. You might set that clock for 15 seconds. Each question can be set individually, as needed. ## ## You will set these times on the 'Question Creator' page when you write your question.

## ![Time to answe.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/WfzWIDE643/Time%20to%20answe.jpg)BUZZ gives you the ability to set the time the participants will need to actually read the question before beginning the countdown clock to answer the question. ## For example, you can set the 'time to read' at 5 seconds for a short question, or perhaps 10 seconds for a longer question. Once the time is up, the 'time to answer' clock will begin to count down. You might set that clock for 15 seconds. Each question can be set individually, as needed. ## ## You will set these times on the 'Question Creator' page when you write your question.

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

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

## BUZZ can be played in person with teams who are together and can use one device to answer the questions. ## Because each player needs to answer questions on a device, it cannot be set up for teams virtually, but you could have each player can represent a team, taking turns answering or tallying how many from each team get the correct answer.

## BUZZ can be played in person with teams who are together and can use one device to answer the questions. ## Because each player needs to answer questions on a device, it cannot be set up for teams virtually, but you could have each player can represent a team, taking turns answering or tallying how many from each team get the correct answer.

## A poll can be integrated into a virtual training or eLearning in a variety of ways. ## For example, using the 'asynchronous' mode, a poll can be set up ahead of time and sent out with a web link to participants. They can answer the poll on their own time, and you can display results when you want during your virtual or eLearning course. ## ## If you'd like to do the poll at one time, particularly for a virtual training, just be sure everyone has a smart phone or another device handy that they can use to participate during the training. (They could also open another tab on their web browser; however, some may struggle to flip between the two tabs on a small device.) The poll could be done in either 'asynchronous' or 'synchronous' modes, depending on the speed you want your participants to move. ## ## **See the video clips below for more ideas. **

## A poll can be integrated into a virtual training or eLearning in a variety of ways. ## For example, using the 'asynchronous' mode, a poll can be set up ahead of time and sent out with a web link to participants. They can answer the poll on their own time, and you can display results when you want during your virtual or eLearning course. ## ## If you'd like to do the poll at one time, particularly for a virtual training, just be sure everyone has a smart phone or another device handy that they can use to participate during the training. (They could also open another tab on their web browser; however, some may struggle to flip between the two tabs on a small device.) The poll could be done in either 'asynchronous' or 'synchronous' modes, depending on the speed you want your participants to move. ## ## **See the video clips below for more ideas. **

## Yes, because BUZZ is web-based. It is available on any device that has access to the internet. ## Simply have participants go to: Player.Buzz and have the participant enter the game pin number to start the game. The game pin will be automatically be shown on your host screen when you launch the game.

## Yes, because BUZZ is web-based. It is available on any device that has access to the internet. ## Simply have participants go to: Player.Buzz and have the participant enter the game pin number to start the game. The game pin will be automatically be shown on your host screen when you launch the game.

## When you have a team license for Poll Guru or BUZZ, you can share any game or poll you create with your team. ## ## BUZZ: When you create the game, turn the ‘available to everyone in my organization’ box to 'public'. ## ![Public Game.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/qWRhXS9D3O/Public%20Game.jpg) ## ## ## POLL GURU: Turn toggle that says ‘public poll’ to 'On'. ## ![Public Poll .jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/a7UvLF96pT/Public%20Poll%20.jpg) ## ## ## ## Only people within your organization will be able to see polls or games. ## ##

## When you have a team license for Poll Guru or BUZZ, you can share any game or poll you create with your team. ## ## BUZZ: When you create the game, turn the ‘available to everyone in my organization’ box to 'public'. ## ![Public Game.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/qWRhXS9D3O/Public%20Game.jpg) ## ## ## POLL GURU: Turn toggle that says ‘public poll’ to 'On'. ## ![Public Poll .jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/a7UvLF96pT/Public%20Poll%20.jpg) ## ## ## ## Only people within your organization will be able to see polls or games. ## ##

## ![Retention.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/v6t24LST5k/Retention.jpg)You set the time length for data retention when setting up your poll. Data may be kept for the length of your license, or for a limited time as it fits your needs. ## Log in to your account dashboard. ## Click: **Create Poll** ## Choose: ## **Advanced Options:** ## ## Choose **Number of Days to Retain Responses**: 0 (keep responses until you decide to clear it- no time limit) or to any number of days you set. For example, if you wanted to keep the poll responses for 30 day, type '30' in the box. ##

## ![Retention.jpg](https://malcolm-en-gb.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/instances/HLmPCx350j/resources/v6t24LST5k/Retention.jpg)You set the time length for data retention when setting up your poll. Data may be kept for the length of your license, or for a limited time as it fits your needs. ## Log in to your account dashboard. ## Click: **Create Poll** ## Choose: ## **Advanced Options:** ## ## Choose **Number of Days to Retain Responses**: 0 (keep responses until you decide to clear it- no time limit) or to any number of days you set. For example, if you wanted to keep the poll responses for 30 day, type '30' in the box. ##

# To add/edit questions to an existing BUZZ game, simply: ## 1. Log into Gamification Guru. (https://gamificationguru.com/login) ## 2. Click on the BUZZ menu from the left hand navigation. Your list of available BUZZ games will display. ## 3. Find the BUZZ game questions you want to add or edit. ## 4. Click the Edit icon. ## 5. Add questions by selecting one of the question types at the bottom of the page. ## 6. Complete the question form. ## 7. Select the correct answer(s) by clicking the checkmark next to the correct answer. ## 8. Click the green Create button. ## ## Repeat this process for as many questions as you require for your game.

# To add/edit questions to an existing BUZZ game, simply: ## 1. Log into Gamification Guru. (https://gamificationguru.com/login) ## 2. Click on the BUZZ menu from the left hand navigation. Your list of available BUZZ games will display. ## 3. Find the BUZZ game questions you want to add or edit. ## 4. Click the Edit icon. ## 5. Add questions by selecting one of the question types at the bottom of the page. ## 6. Complete the question form. ## 7. Select the correct answer(s) by clicking the checkmark next to the correct answer. ## 8. Click the green Create button. ## ## Repeat this process for as many questions as you require for your game.

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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.

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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.

BUZZ Time to answer Timer

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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.

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How do you play a BUZZ game with teams?

BUZZ can be played in-person with teams who are together and can use one device to answer. It cannot be set up for teams virtually.

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How can I add a cover image on the BUZZ game?

When first creating your game, you can upload an image in order to use your own branding or give it a fun and unique design.

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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.

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Can a participant user use a computer/tablet or smartphone to play BUZZ?

Yes, because BUZZ is web-based, rather than an app, it is available on any device that has access to the internet.

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How can I share my BUZZ or Poll Guru templates with my team?

When you have a team license for Poll Guru or BUZZ, you can share any game or poll you create with your team by turning on the 'public' options when you set up your template.

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What are the retention policies for the data within my poll?

You set the time length for data retention when setting up your poll, Data may be kept for the length of your license, or for a limited time as fits your needs.

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How do I add/edit questions within an existing BUZZ game?

Adding questions to an existing BUZZ game is quick and easy. In short, find the game you want to update and click the Edit icon.

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