Published on: 28/04/2023 · Last updated on: 28/10/2024
Introduction
Mentimeter is polling software that can be run directly from a browser window or within PowerPoint, making it suitable for use in teaching sessions. Polling software allows learners to participate in real time polling activities using a mobile device, tablet or computer.
What are the pros & cons of Mentimeter?
- Students can respond and see the responses of their peers in real time.
- Mentimeter can integrate with PowerPoint.
- Polling software can create an engaging and interactive learning environment.
- Use polling software to check your audience’s understanding of a topic. Instructors can see results immediately and use these to inform discussion and address misconceptions.
- A range of question types are available, from multiple-choice to word clouds.
- Data can be identifiable by person or made anonymous.
- Detailed results enable further analysis, for example for research purposes or course evaluations.
- Students can use their own devices to take part in polling.
- Students can suffer from ‘question-fatigue’ if polling software is used too often.
- Mentimeter has a range of different versions and options for polling, so time needs to be invested in learning which of these are best suited for your context.
- Students without their own devices may need to share a device with a fellow student, loan a laptop, or investigate funding opportunities to access one.
- Mobile devices require a stable internet connection and battery power.