Online and mobile polling solutions are great tools used to increase student engagement, build comprehension and accelerate student learning. Typically incorporated as in-class activities, they are useful for collecting survey results, administering low-stakes assessments, review and practice, taking attendance, and other creative uses.
CPH IT supports 2 polling solutions:
Poll Everywhere: A free polling solution useful for anonymous polling and interactive responses for up to 40 participants
Top Hat: A full-featured polling solution (currently being piloted in CPH) integrated with the Canvas Gradebook; useful for tracking attendance, surveys, low-stakes assessments, engagement and interactivity
The chart below provides a high-level comparison to help you select the best tool to fit your needs. Contact CPH IT if you need assistance making a selection.
| Poll Everywhere Free Education Version | Top Hat Classroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Instructors: Free; Students: $24 per semester, $38 annually, or $75 for 4 years |
| Number of Participants | 40 | Unlimited |
| Type of Participation | Anonymous | Anonymous or Logged in |
| Support | FAQ | Call, Chat, Support Ticket, FAQ |
Accounts and training resources are available on vendor websites. CPH IT is also available for assistance.
Poll Everywhere For an account, visit the Poll Everywhere Sign Up page Tutorials are available on the Poll Everywhere Support page
Top Hat Sign up for an account on the Top Hat Sign Up page (see cost information above). Training is available by contacting our Top Hat consultant Matt Bytalan via Meetme