Speak Their Language Using Text Response Polling to Facilitate Learning Rachel S. Spooner Markets,...

Speak Their Language

Using Text Response Polling to Facilitate Learning

Rachel S. SpoonerMarkets, Public Policy and LawSchool of Management

This Used to Be Me.

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

TIPS

EXAMPLE

Poll: Which dog is the cutest?

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

Poll: Why? Use the elements of negligence to e...

The Guy In the Back Row

Anonymity

• Honesty • Self Reflection• Meaningful discussion• Accurately measure knowledge

Poll: What does marriage mean to you?

Poll: What steps did Facebook take to go publi...

<3 Students Love to Text <3

Poll: What do you like about text response pol...