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We know the readings we assign are crucial for helping students learn new knowledge and prepare for our class discussions. However, only 15% of students read the assigned materials (Deale & Lee, 2021)! How can we help students engage with these readings?
Polls can be used to engage students and spark conversations during class. Use Poll Everywhere to gather students’ opinions on topics, create icebreakers to build community, and give a voice to all instead of just the loudest in the room. Integrate your Poll Everywhere account with Canvas in order to assign grades to students for participating or for correct responses.