Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pawtograder.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Creating Polls
Creating a poll in Pawtograder is designed to be quick and straightforward, allowing you to set up a poll in just a few seconds during class.Creating a New Poll
- Navigate to the “Polls” section in your course
- Click the “Create Poll” button
- Click the Open Visual Builder button to design your question
- Select the poll type (see Poll Types for options)
- Enter your question prompt
- Add answer options (click “Add Choice” to add more)
- Click Use This Poll button to apply your question
- Optionally, click Preview Poll to see how students will see it
- Configure Require login to respond based on your needs
- Click Publish Poll to make it live immediately
Using the Visual Builder
The visual builder provides an intuitive interface for creating poll questions:Question Prompt
Enter the question you want to ask students. Keep it concise so students can read and respond quickly.Poll Type Selection
Choose between:- Single Choice: Students select exactly one answer
- Multiple Choice: Students can select multiple answers
Answer Options
- Click Add Choice to add answer options
- Each option has a text field for the choice label
- Minimum of 2 options required
- Remove options by clicking the delete icon
Applying Changes
After configuring your question, click Use This Poll to apply it. The JSON configuration will be updated automatically.Poll Settings
When creating a poll, you can configure the following:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Question Prompt | The question displayed to students |
| Question Type | Single choice or multiple choice |
| Choices | The available response options |
| Require Login | Whether students must be logged in to respond |
Require Login
This setting controls who can respond to your poll:| Setting | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Enabled | Students must log in to Pawtograder to respond. Their identity is recorded. |
| Disabled | Anyone with the poll link/QR code can respond anonymously. |
Automatic Poll Closing
Polls automatically close one hour after being published. This ensures that:- Responses are collected in a timely manner
- Students cannot submit responses long after class has ended
- Results remain relevant to the in-class discussion
The one-hour timer starts when you click Publish Poll, not when students first respond.
Managing Polls
Viewing All Polls
The polls management page shows all your polls with filtering options:
- All: Shows all polls (live and closed)
- Live: Shows only currently active polls
- Closed: Shows only closed polls
Opening and Closing Polls
From the poll management view:- Open Poll: Makes a closed poll live again (resets the 1-hour timer)
- Close Poll: Manually closes a poll before the automatic timeout
Viewing Responses
Click on a poll to view its responses and analytics. See Poll Visualizations for details on the analytics dashboard.Deleting a Poll
To delete a poll:- Click the Delete button on the poll row
- Confirm your choice in the dialog
Best Practices
Before Class
- Prepare questions in advance: Have your poll questions ready to minimize setup time
- Test the workflow: Create a test poll to familiarize yourself with the interface
- Plan your timing: Know when during the lecture you’ll use each poll
Question Design
- Keep questions concise: Students should be able to read and respond in under 30 seconds
- Limit answer options: 3-5 options is typically ideal for quick responses
- Use clear language: Avoid ambiguous wording that could confuse students
During Class
- Display the QR code: Project the QR code for easy mobile access
- Give adequate time: Allow 30-60 seconds for students to respond
- Discuss results: Use poll results to guide class discussion
After Class
- Close polls promptly: If you’re done collecting responses, close the poll
- Review participation: Check response counts to gauge engagement
- Iterate: Adjust your question style based on what gets the best responses