Plicker

Plicker

Plicker is a tool where teachers collect real-time formative assessment data by using their mobile devices to download the results. The tool enables teachers to measure what the students have learned and how much they have mastered. Plicker allows for instant feedback on class quizzes and poll questionnaires.  Students will think the critical thinking assessments are a game and become heavily involved in mastering the coursework. The great part about Plicker is there is no need for the student to be connected to a computer to input their answers. Students just simply hold up their white Plicker cards to provide their answers. From that point, teachers simply record each student answers by using the Plicker app on their smart device to have an instant poll on how the class excelled on the quizzes.

One way to use Plicker in a classroom is by creating a racing game using the smart board. Each team will select a group name that in turn will be their race car name on the race track. The groups will have to collaborate to answers random questions presented on the smart board. Each group will have one Plicker card to provide their answers to the questions presented.  As each group correctly answers a question, their race car will move around the race track. The group that crosses the finish line first will win the game. This game format would be a great way for students to critically think through the questions to come up with the correct answers. Students will be engaged in the learning process and learn how to work collaboratively in a team.

Another way to implement Plicker into the classroom is during field trips to record student’s attendance. For example, students can be assigned a personalized Plicker when entering the bus and then the teacher can simply scan everyone on the bus with their smart device. After the field trip is over and the students have loaded the bus, the teacher can scan each student again to ensure all students have returned to the bus. If there is a student missing, the teacher will be alerted on their smart device of who is missing and search for that student. Plicker is a resourceful app to keep an accurate account of students.

Reference
Plicker.com