Use Plickers to Collect Real-Time Data Without Student Devices

If you're looking for a way to collect real-time data from your students but lack student devices, Plickers is a great option.  Plickers stands for "paper clickers".  It's a simple tool that allows for quick checks for understanding.  Plickers use a technology similar to QR codes and it allows the teacher to quickly assess students throughout a lesson.

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Teachers assign all the students a Plickers card. Each card has a unique number that can be assigned to individual students.  You can print out the cards for free from this site: https://www.plickers.com/cards  On each card, students have the option of choosing A, B, C or D as their answer choice.  Here's an example of what a student card might look like:

You must also have the FREE Plickers mobile app installed.

Next, teachers need to add classes and students through the Plickers website on the Classes page.  You can have up to 63 students per class.  Then, you add your questions which can be multiple choice or true/false and even include images.

Tap the camera icon to scan students' responses and receive instant feedback:

If you want to display classroom results with students, use the Live View tab on the website.  You can use the Scoresheet to monitor student progress and Question History will show you the latest results.

What a quick and easy way to assess students using just one device.  Better yet, students cannot easily look at another student's answer since no two Plickers cards look alike.  You can't get much more authentic data than that!

If you'd like a little more in-depth tutorial, check out this 30 minute recording: