Plickers: Efficient Student Response Collection Made Simple

Today, let’s explore Plickers, a tool that offers an innovative way to collect student responses without needing extensive resources. How does it work? Plickers uses cards assigned to each student. When these cards are shown to the teacher, the platform’s camera detects their orientation, allowing students to select their responses simply by holding the card in a specific direction.

Standard Use of Plickers

The cards can be purchased online or auto-generated and printed for each student. A notable feature is its adaptation for e-learning during the pandemic, allowing students to respond using their devices from home. However, while this online option provides flexibility, it might lack the engagement of using physical cards in class.

Benefits and Integration

Plickers provides a cost-effective solution for integrating quick assessments into lessons. The platform is user-friendly for teachers, with options to organize different classes and export detailed reports. These reports include total class scores and individual student performance, which can be easily transferred to spreadsheets for further analysis.

Example Activity

Here is an example of an activity I created using Plickers. This showcases how you can effectively use the tool for real-time assessment and feedback in your classroom.

Plickers offers a simple yet effective method for engaging students and tracking their understanding, making it a valuable addition to any educator’s toolkit.