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.

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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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