Here is a quick short recap of how Live Polling can be used effectively:
Breaking up the monotony of lectures
Gauge levels of knowledge at beginning and/ or (progressive) understanding throughout and at the end
Test student understanding of what has just been explained
Anonymity can put students at ease
It allows teachers to use the so-called “Socratic" teaching method, progressing students’ understanding through questioning their preconceptions, reacting flexibly to their answers and thus progressing to a fuller understanding as a whole
Instant voting systems can be used creatively, eg get students to react and interact with each other, to contribute to active learning and increased classroom engagement
Teachers can collect post-session feedback to review their content, identify problem areas and track student progression