Poll Everywhere is a popular polling application that enables one to post a question and have everyone in the class post their answer via a smartphone, an iPad, or any type of computing device that has access to the web. It uses a simple text messaging system so even a flip-phone can be used to submit an answer. The poll is displayed to the audience, they can then vote by sending SMS messages to a special short number. Participants’ responses can be displayed in real-time on a large screen in your class. Additionally, you can import your results into PowerPoint or Apple Keynote without any additional software. You can also download your results as an Excel file.
The free version is limited to an audience of 40 participants.
Note: since cell phone network access is spotty in some of Colgate’s classrooms, you should definitely run some tests prior to attempting to use in your course.
http://www.polleverywhere.com/
