Speak Their Language
Using Text Response Polling to Facilitate Learning
Rachel S. SpoonerMarkets, Public Policy and LawSchool of Management
Now: Using Texting to Facilitate Learning
Polleverywhere.com
- Create polls online- Students can respond via text, web, or Twitter
How To Vote via Texting
1. Standard texting rates only (worst case US $0.20)2. We have no access to your phone number3. Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do
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EXAMPLE
Advantages of Polling in Class
• Anonymity• Engages a broader group of
students• Gives students the confidence to
participate in discussions that follow
Advantages of Text Polling v. Clickers
• Easy set up and low cost•Open Response Polls • Students love to text <3
PollEv.Com Easy To Use
Just use website
Or
Download to Powerpoint slides
Or
Link to site in your slides
Open Response Polls
- Flexible- Application, not regurgitation- Encourages discussion more effectively than
multiple choice questions- Uses include:
- Testing course concepts- Starting a discussion through poll- Class feedback
Anonymity
• Honesty • Self Reflection• Meaningful discussion• Accurately measure knowledge
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