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Pingo

Principal function(s): Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makersWhole classVocabularyGrammarTeacherStudentYou SupplyWebsite/other users supply

Pingo is a tool that allows users to interact with audiences via live polls. It displays results in real time, which users can visualise or show in a browser or a PowerPoint presentation. Pingo requires users to have an account in order to create polls, participating in a poll only requires entering a poll-specific code. It is free and was developed by the University of Paderborn. Evaluation: Pingo is a valuable tool for creating polls and surveys. Its interface is straightforward both for the creator and other participants. Pingo emphasises user privacy. All in all, it is a handy not-for-profit tool developed by an educational institution.

Cost: Free.

Website: https://trypingo.com/

  

Categories

Type Of Interaction

  • Individual work

Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar

Content

  • Website/other users supply
  • You supply

Usability

Interface User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface

Straightforward.

Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task

Medium.

Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to

English.

Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?

Very high. Pingo only collects user data and cookies, amongst which IP addresses and browser data, for technical security and web server operations and not other purposes such as marketing or advertising. Moreover, user data is deleted after 30 days. Pingo does not share data with third parties or display advertisement. Its privacy policy could nonetheless elaborate more on security measures. Pingo states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.

Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction

Yes, it allows visualising results and saving polls with an account.

Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)

Medium, users can create polls for diverse purposes.

Interactivity

Engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Technical requirements

Installation required?

Compatibility/ Operating System

Other technical requirements