Plickers

Plickers is one of the top tech tools on the market, and its potential in the classroom has been recognized by teachers everywhere! So what is Plickers? Plickers is a formative assessment tool that flows seamlessly into what you already do. Students do not have to have a device so it is a quick, fun tool that allows you to see if students are mastering content.

How does it work?
You begin by logging into www.plickers.com, setting up your class, and creating questions to ask. Plickers works through the use of QR codes. You need one device such as a smart phone or tablet with the Plickers app downloaded and a set of student cards. You can download cards from the website or purchase pre-printed and laminated cards from Amazon (definitely the way to go in my opinion). Then, you're ready to go. Give each student a card, project Plickers live view from your computer, then use the app to scan the room. It reads student answers based on the way they hold their card. You see the answers of who is answering their questions correctly or incorrectly.

When could I use Plickers?
1. I use Plickers as a review game or formative assessment. This helps me understand what students know. I have used it to review library rules as a way to gain more interest into the topic. I also like to read books to my students and ask the comprehension questions using Plickers. Everyone wins this way!

2. Another great way to use Plickers is for the use of a class survey. Since all answers are private, students feel more comfortable to share their feelings or thoughts on a topic. I use this in the library to discover possible research topics or gain feedback on what we're doing. Students enjoy it so they're excited to see their checked box on the screen.

Watch this video to learn a little more.