Student Response Systems: a rationale for their use and a comparison of some cloud based tools

Authors

  • Martin Compton University of Greenwich
  • Jason Allen University of Greenwich

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v11i1.696

Keywords:

technology, voting tools, Student response, voting, software, cloud, lectures, seminars, interactive, engagement

Abstract

Student Response Systems (SRS) take many forms but we argue that there are compelling reasons to use some form of SRS in lectures and seminars at some points in the year, irrespective of subject taught and setting. Deciding which tool to use can be a challenge which is why we have selected a range of cloud based SRS types with varying functions and levels of difficulty and offer reviews of each here using the 'SCORE' analysis system enabling the reader to compare the perspectives of experienced users of each tool before trialling one or more of them. The tools we review here are:  Todaysmeet, Slido, Polleverywhere, Mentimeter, Socrative, Kahoot and Zeetings.** Note from Authors 17th May 2018: Since publication we have received notice that Todaysmeet will cease operating in June 2018

Author Biographies

Martin Compton, University of Greenwich

Senior Lecturer in Teaching, Learning and Professional Development

Jason Allen, University of Greenwich

Jason Allen until recently worked in the Educational Development University at the University of Greenwich. He had joined the team as a Trainee Video Producer intern and then went on to be a junior creative assistant, where he worked on taster courses. His main responsibilities were developing the visual assets for the taster course. With a background in digital media technologies, he has a particular interest in the usage of web based tools to enhance student engagement within teaching and learning.

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Published

04/24/2018

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2018): Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching

Section

Technology Reviews

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