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...