Tip #7 Poll Everywhere
What is it?
An online polling application where students can text in their answer (or use the computer) and live results can be viewed.
What do I use it for?
A way to gauge student understanding, start discussions, or receive student input in a quick and engaging way for students.
How do I use it?
I will place a slide in PowerPoint asking the students for their opinion, a check for understanding of a concept, or for them to vote on a topic. They can text in their answer to a number and see live results change up on the screen! They can also vote via the computer if they do not have a cell phone.
Benefits?
* Very engaging
* Quick results
* Easy to use and create polls
* Discussion starter
* Allows all students to participate
* Live results
* Application creates an embeddable slide for you for PowerPoint
* FREE for 40 or fewer students (I make one for each hour class in HS)
LINK: http://www.polleverywhere.com/
Try a poll of mine to see how it works online: http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTEyNDcxNTUyMzQ
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