Campus & Community

TurningPoint Cloud Has Come to Campus, Replacing TurningPoint 5

Tuesday, August 9, 2016, By Christopher C. Finkle

In preparation for fall 2016, Information Technology Services (ITS) has rolled out a new version of the TurningPoint software, TurningPoint Cloud. TurningPoint 5 is no longer supported on campus.

About TurningPoint Cloud

Turning Point Cloud logoEngaging your students will be easier and more effective. The interface itself has very few changes so you will be working in a familiar environment.

You will need to get a new USB receiver to take advantage of the changes that will come with TurningPoint Cloud. Below are a few things you need to do before the fall term.

  • Trade in your old TurningPoint USB receiver for a new USB receiver. Bring your old TurningPoint USB receiver to Online Learning Services in the Center for Science and Technology, room 1-245, and trade it in for a new one. The new receiver will have the TurningPoint Cloud software loaded on it.
  • Create a Turning Account. All instructors must do this.
  • If your students will be using clickers, contact the SU Bookstore as soon as possible. Please email the University Bookstore Textbook Department at textbook@syr.edu  or call Kathleen Bradley at 315-443-9901 with the approximate number of students in your class(es) to ensure adequate clicker inventory.
  • Sign up for a workshop. Attend any one of our training or walk-in sessions to get ready to use TurningPoint Cloud in the fall.

Visit Answers.syr.edu for details about TurningPoint Cloud.

Questions? Want more information? Please contact the ITS Service Center at 315-443-2677 or help@syr.edu.