Poll+Everywhere

Poll Everywhere

[|Poll Everywhere] 1. This source is called Poll Everywhere, this source is designed by a group named "Condense".

2. This is a good resource because it is a great way to engage the desire for learning in students. Every student has to capability to be involved indivudually, as partners, or in groups. Positive features of this source include the ability to infuse discussion among classmates, allowing them to learn from each other and the technology itself. Also, there are several options that are availible within this resource; a computer, mobile phones, or specific polling devices (such as the ones we use in class). One negative effect is that through the poll questions themselves, there may not be as much oppertunity to go in as in depth, however the class as a whole can deicde to take the polls as far as they would like through discussion of the given topics. This also would be a great source for teachers who are not as computer literate because it is a simple way to use technology most effectivly. Voting is a vital element of our country and government related positions, so this source would instill a positive example for citizens at an early age. Regarding the text messaging options, this program is spam free so there are no unsolicited text messages recieved. Also, it is international which could provide environment ready to collaborate globally through polls and potential following discussions. A disadvantage of this tool would have risk in the safety of allowing students to use cell phones. With the new texting and mobile generation it may be hazardous to the educational factors to allow students to use their cell phones.

Essentially wonderful features this source includes are for audiences up to 30 members it is free, it takes less than 30 seconds to create your poll, and you do not have to join or sign up for an account.

In the actual process itself is as follows,
 * The question is asked
 * The audience responds thorugh twitter, mobile phone, or through a specific poll tool
 * Lastly, responses of the students can be immediatly displayed through PowerPoint, Keynote, or a web browser

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4. (1) - reviewing purposes: for tests. quizzes, or exams - new content: introducing new projects, new chapters, or new procedures - discussions: before or after a lesson, way to get the students minds working - games (contests) : extra credit opportunity through team work in groups - evaluations: of individuals, material coverage, teacher progress: a way to measure effectivness

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">(2) An authentic activity that students could do with little teacher guidence would be a list of questions prepared before hand based on content the students would be studying. The questions would be administered to the students to do on their own as groups first. Then once all teams have reviewd together and have their answers prepared as a class, everyone could come together and discuss answers as a class.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5. Natalie Foland