Polling Solutions

Polling apps and student response systems are tools that support live polling, quizzing, and interactive engagement during class sessions. Platforms such as iClicker, Slido, Mentimeter, and Poll Everywhere allow instructors to quickly gather feedback, assess understanding, and foster participation in both large and small classes.

Instructors can pose questions through a variety of formats and responses are collected in real time and can be displayed instantly to the class. iClicker and Poll Everywhere also support grading workflows through integration with myCourses.

• Actively engage students during the entire class period, through survey, pretest, practice, or review questions. This encourages students to come to class prepared.
  • Gauge the level of understanding of the material being presented. Then clarify misconceptions before proceeding to the next topic.
  • Collect opinions of a topic as a means to facilitate full class discussion.
  • Have students reply to an applied problem based on the material being covered. Provide live feedback on correct and incorrect answers, and why.
  • Have students reflect on their learning for the class period and identify what they are still struggling with.
• Track responses of an individual student for grading, attendance, and immediate assessment.
• Collect data for research or formative/summative evaluations.

iClicker
A widely used polling tool at RIT with vendor support for mobile/web resources. Integrates with myCourses for grading and attendance tracking. Free for instructors, students pay a fee.

Slido
A browser-based polling and Q&A platform often used in presentations and large lectures. Integrates with tools like PowerPoint and Zoom to support live interaction and audience questions. Free for instructors and students, but there are limits to question types and number of questions per slido.

Mentimeter
An interactive presentation tool that combines polling, quizzes, and visualizations. Ideal for creating engaging, visually dynamic in-class activities and collecting anonymous feedback. Free for 1 month.

Poll Everywhere
A flexible polling system that supports live polls, quizzes, and surveys within PowerPoint, Google Slides, or the web. Commonly used for both formative assessment and participation tracking. 

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