What is PollEverywhere?

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Poll Everywhere is a web-based audience response system designed to boost engagement and interaction in presentations, meetings, classrooms, and events. It allows you to create various live activities, like polls, Q&A sessions, quizzes, and word clouds, that your audience can participate in using their smartphones or any other web-enabled device.

Here are some key features of Poll Everywhere:

  • Variety of activity types: Choose from multiple question formats like multiple choice, open-ended, word cloud,ranking, and more to gather different types of input from your audience.
  • Easy integration: Embed polls directly into your existing presentations using apps for PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides.
  • Use PollEverywhere in conjunction with your Canvas gradebook to track responses 
  • Real-time results: See responses as they come in and display them live for everyone to see, creating a dynamic and engaging experience.
  • Increased participation: Encourage everyone to participate, even those who might be hesitant to speak up in person, by providing a safe and anonymous way to share their thoughts.
  • Data analysis: Analyze the collected data after the session to gain valuable insights into your audience's opinions, knowledge, and preferences.

Poll Everywhere is used in various settings, including:

  • Education: Teachers can use it to gauge student understanding, conduct quizzes, and encourage active learning.
  • Events: Event organizers can use it to engage attendees, run live polls and competitions, and gather feedback in real-time.

Overall, Poll Everywhere is a versatile tool that can help you make your presentations, meetings, and events more engaging and interactive, leading to better learning, decision-making, and overall experience for everyone involved.

More information regarding the integration between PollEverywhere and Canvas can be found here: https://www.polleverywhere.com/PollEverywhere_Canvas_for_Faculty_Hosted.pdf