Project Nº: 2024-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000256498

Mentimeter

Mentimeter

Brief Description

Mentimeter is an interactive presentation tool that allows users to create live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&A sessions, and surveys to engage audiences in real time. Participants join via a code on their devices, and results appear immediately on the presenter’s screen. Mentimeter helps make presentations more dynamic and inclusive, especially for large or remote groups.

Key Features/Functionality

  • Live polling, word clouds, Q&A, quizzes, and multiple-choice activities
  • Real-time audience engagement with instant visual feedback
  • Interactive slides that combine presentation and participation
  • Anonymous response option to encourage honest input
  • Exportable results for reflection or documentation
  • Easy access via code or link; no login required for participants
  • Web-based and mobile-friendly; compatible with all devices

Pedagogical Application

  • Check-ins - Use a word cloud or scale question to ask: “How are you feeling today?” or “What’s your energy level?”
  • Setting expectations and goals - Ask mentees to anonymously submit what they hope to gain from the mentoring programme
  • Self-reflection and feedback - Use open-text or scale questions after sessions: “What did you find most helpful today?”
  • Interactive learning momentsn - Incorporate quizzes or polls during mentoring sessions to reinforce key skills or spark discussion
  • Group mentoring engagement - Create icebreaker questions or team challenges
  • Decision-making or prioritization - Use ranking activities to explore values or priorities
  • Final reflection or celebration - Invite mentees to contribute one word summarizing their mentoring journey (visualized in a word cloud)

 

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