I want to... Mentimeter checklist matrix

Here is a quick table that shows how Live Polling with Mentimeter can be used effectively, and/or to overcome identified problems

I want to …	because …	Can Mentimeter help?
Break up the monotony of lectures	monotonous lectures aren’t good to give myself a break to give students time to reflect and think	Yes. Asking students context-relevant questions will keep them alert and their brains active. Well-formed, well-placed and well-paced questions can
Gauge levels of knowledge at beginning and/ or (progressive) understanding throughout and at the end	I want an instant confirmation that my teaching has made a difference To give me a sense of my students' level
Test student understanding of what has just been explained	I will explain again if majority didn’t get it To know I am pitching it right and at the correct pace (or not) To determine where to go next
Ensure anonymity	I am dealing with sensitive topics I want to put students at ease Students might be afraid to get things wrong publicly I am using it as a survey/ research on the fly	This is what Mentimeter excels at!
Teach flexibly and reactively	I want to cater to the needs of my current and particular cohort because I teach a topic that is flexible and changes quickly it suits my particular style
“Gamify” my teaching	it will increase active learning it will keep students engaged and awake
Encourage students to learn with and from each other	Peer learning has been shown to be beneficial to student learning
Get feedback on my teaching	I will change it to make it better if I know what works for students and what doesn’t to get insight into my own teaching
Encourage students to use Mentimeter	we ask them to do presentations and this is a great tool.

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