Plickers

Principal function(s): Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makers

Plickers is a classroom response system that uses printed paper cards with unique QR codes to collect and assess student responses. Teachers can ask multiple-choice questions, and students hold up their Plickers cards to indicate their answers. The teacher then scans the cards using a mobile device, and the responses are instantly recorded and displayed. In this way, students do not have to use their mobile devices, differentiating Plickers from other polling tools. Plickers was founded by educator Nolan Amy. It offers free and paid versions, and signing up for an account is required for use. Evaluation: Plickers is a valuable tool for teachers to conduct polls or tests in the classroom without students using their smartphones. It can be used to obtain feedback, conduct instant checks for understanding, create quizzes, etc. It allows the whole class to participate in a novel and motivating manner, and the format of the cards means that students can answer the teacher’s questions discretely without their classmates knowing their answers. Average IT skills required.

Cost: Free with registration + paid options available

Website: https://www.plickers.com/

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