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Poll Everywhere is the the fastest way to create stylish real-time experiences for events using mobile devices. It's the easiest way to gather live responses in any venue: conferences, presentations, classrooms, etc. Poll Everywhere works internationally with texting, web, or Twitter. Its simplicity and flexibility are earning rave reviews.

The purpose of Poll Everywhere is to engage students with tools that can connect content with fun, innovative experiences. Poll Everywhere can be used as a creative way to spark thinking. For example, Poll Everywhere can be used for the following: 1 ) audience choice awards 2 ) to replace expensive clickers 3 ) to create anonymous polls for sensitive topics, 4 ) market research, 5) training comprehension checks, 6) texting questions to expert panels, 7) surveys at conferences, 8) brainstorming with 2000 people, and 9) silent auctions.

One problem that may be encountered when using Poll Everywhere is the possibility of the website being blocked by the district. Also, cell phone accessibility might limit access. Fortunately, AT& T offers grants which provide cell phones with limited access for classroom uses. Teachers must be responsible for creating appropriate questions and students must be responsible for appropriate texting between students.

If cell phone access is not available, people can respond by tweeting to @poll, using the web, or using a smartphone.

One positive aspect of Poll Everywhere is the user friendliness of the website. There is even a video included on how to use Poll Everywhere.

Poll Everywhere is free to the public for audiences of 30 people or less. Paid plans are available for larger audiences. Kindergarten through twelfth grade and higher education long-term semester plans are available.

Poll Everywhere provides opportunties for students to engage with tools to help stimulate critical thinking.

On a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the best, Post Everywhere scores a 5!


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