Mentimeter Mini Tutorial

Inspired by my pre-icebreaker poll in class, I have decided to provide a brief overview and mini tutorial of the digital tool, Mentimeter. Mentimeter is an online presentation-building tool and polling platform that facilitates anonymous audience engagement in real time through live polls, quizzes, word clouds, open-ended questions, and more.

Brief Overview:

With Mentimeter, learners participate in the presentation, making the learning process more engaging and interactive. Students can actively respond to questions and provide input, which increases their involvement and attention during the lesson. Mentimeter provides immediate feedback to both teachers and students, which means teachers can use it to assess students' understanding of concepts and adjust their instruction accordingly. Or as a polling tool to get feedback from the class anonymously which can encourage more honest and open participation from students. This can be particularly useful in sensitive or controversial topics, where students might feel more comfortable expressing their thoughts without fear of judgment. I've also seen it used to play a game/quiz/trivia and make the learning fun! 

Mini-Tutorial:

Step 1: Sign up and log in

Go to the Mentimeter website (https://www.mentimeter.com) and sign up for a new account if you don't have one already. Once you're signed up, log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a new presentation

After logging in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. Click on the "Create presentation" button to start creating your interactive presentation. You must select a template for the kind of presentation you want. 

Step 3: Choose a slide type

Mentimeter offers various slide types, including multiple choice, word cloud, open-ended questions, quizzes, and more. Select the slide type that suits your needs and click on it to add it to your presentation.

Step 4: Customize your slide

Once you've added a slide, you can customize it by editing the text, changing the background, selecting color schemes, and adding images. 

Step 5: Add additional slides

Continue adding slides to your presentation by selecting different slide types and customizing them according to your requirements. You can mix and match slide types to create an engaging and interactive presentation.

Step 6: Present your slides

When you're ready to present, click on the "Present" button at the top of the screen. This will launch your presentation in presenter mode. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the slides and present them to your audience. You can also test and interact with your presentation by clicking "Preview Presentation" and simulating votes. 

Step 7: Engage your audience

One of the key features of Mentimeter is its interactivity. During your presentation, you can ask your audience to participate by answering questions, providing feedback, or brainstorming ideas. They can do this by entering the unique code shown on the presentation screen at menti.com with their electronic device or by using the Mentimeter app.

Step 8: View and analyze responses

As your audience interacts with your slides, Mentimeter collects and displays their responses in real-time. You can view the responses and analyze the data to gain insights and make data-driven decisions. Mentimeter provides various visualizations, such as word clouds and charts, to help you understand the responses better.

Step 9: End your presentation

Once you've finished presenting and analyzing the responses, you can end your presentation by closing the browser tab or clicking on "esc" or the "End presentation" button.

These are the basics of using Mentimeter to create interactive presentations and engage your audience. Remember to explore the various features and slide types available to make your presentations even more impactful.

Here is a link to their FAQ, in case you still have questions!