Log in and Use the Poll Everywhere Mobile App (iOS and Android)

Some instructors use Poll Everywhere, which allows them to host activities and polls in their classrooms and coursework. During class, instructors display a Poll Everywhere activity on-screen and students respond with their devices. The results appear live on the screen for the class to discuss or for the instructor to grade. Instructors use Poll Everywhere to take attendance, give quizzes in classes, find out how well the class has understood a lesson, and generally make learning more active and the students more involved.

When an instructor presents Poll Everywhere activities, launch the app and type in the instructor’s username (i.e. pollev.com/username). When the instructor activates an activity, you’ll be able to respond from the apps in real time. To use the Poll Everywhere mobile app:

Download the latest version of Poll Everywhere.
- Download Poll Everywhere for iOS
- Download Poll Everywhere for Android
Open the app.
Select Login
Select 'Launch log-in window'
Enter your UIW email and select Next.
Select 'Log in with University of the Incarnate Word'
Log in with your UIW email and password.
When prompted, select 'Authorize' to let Poll Everywhere access your account.
Close the window and use Poll Everywhere.

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Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step.

In-Depth Walkthrough

Step 1

Open your respective app store below to download and install the Poll Everywhere app for your mobile device. Use whichever method, links or QR code, is more convenient.

Download Poll Everywhere for iOS
Download Poll Everywhere for Android

Step 2

Open the downloaded Poll Everywhere app, and select Login in the bottom right.

Step 3

Tap the "Launch log-in window" prompt. This will open your web browser to sign in with an account to participate in activities.

Step 4

On the Log in page, 1) enter your UIW email address, and then 2) select the "Next" button.

Note: Student email addresses end with @student.uiwtx.edu and employee email addresses end with @uiwtx.edu

The "Next" button will change to "Log in with the University of the Incarnate Word". Select the newly added 'Log in with University of the Incarnate Word' button.

Step 5

Sign in with your UIW email and password. These are the same credentials you use to log in to the Cardinal Apps dashboard. You might be asked to enter a code from your phone number or 2FA application. It is OK to leave the app and return to enter the code.

Step 7

Select the 'Authorize' button to complete the process when prompted for access. Once you see the 'Access granted' notice, you may close the browser window and return to the app.

You are now signed into the Poll Everywhere application and can see your name and email address within the 'Settings' part of the mobile app.

You can now use the Home tab to participate in polls and classroom activities across your coursework at UIW.