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Slido is a useful tool to help get otherwise quieter students involved in the class so all opinions are heard evenly. A wide array of user-submitted content is also available, allowing for quick task setting and inspiration on interactive ideas.

• Check for understanding in real‑time

• Collect feedback to improve your classes

Pricing: Free version -there are special rates for teachers.

Helpful Web & Video Links to get started:

• What is Slido? - V

• Introducing Slido - V

• Engage Students with Slido for Education - V

• How to Use Slido - Tutorial for Beginners (2020) - V

• Maximize the Learning of Your Students - W

• Slido Switcher for Mac users - W

How Ziplet Helps Teachers:

Quick Check-ins:

• Teachers can easily check in with students at the end of a lesson or week by asking simple, reflective questions. This helps gauge student understanding, engagement, or emotional well-being.

• Ziplet allows teachers to ask questions like "What did you find difficult today?" or "How are you feeling about the upcoming test?" These quick check-ins help teachers identify areas where students may need more support.

Increased Student Voice:

• Students may feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts or concerns through an app rather than face-to-face. Ziplet provides a safe and anonymous space for students to express how they're feeling or ask questions they may not otherwise raise in class.

Immediate Feedback:

• Teachers get real-time responses from students, allowing them to adjust their teaching strategies on the fly. For example, if many students express confusion over a particular topic, the teacher can review it in the next lesson.

Supports Differentiated Learning:

• Ziplet helps teachers personalize learning by gathering individual student feedback. Teachers can offer extra support to students who indicate they are struggling or challenge students who are excelling.

Encourages Reflection:

• By regularly using Ziplet, teachers encourage students to reflect on their own learning and emotional state, fostering a growth mindset and self-awareness.

Informed Decision-Making:

• With data gathered through Ziplet, teachers can better plan their lessons and activities to meet the needs of the class. It also helps teachers track progress over time, seeing if interventions or strategies are having the desired impact.

How Ziplet Works:

1. Create a Check-in:

• Teachers can log into Ziplet and create a check-in by selecting from pre-designed question templates or creating their own questions. These can be multiple-choice, open-ended, or scale-based questions.

2. Send to Students:

• The teacher shares the check-in with students, who can respond via the Ziplet app or a web link. Students don’t need to create an account, making it easier for them to access.

3. Review Responses:

• Responses are visible in real time. Teachers can view all responses, identify trends, and see individual or class-wide feedback.

4. Follow Up:

• Based on the feedback, teachers can respond directly to students or adjust future lessons. Ziplet also allows teachers to send follow-up questions or encouragement based on student responses.

Additional Features:

• Anonymity Option: Students can answer anonymously, which encourages more honest feedback.

• Pre-set Questions: Ziplet offers a wide range of ready-made questions that focus on learning, well-being, and reflection, saving teachers time.

• Data Tracking: Teachers can track student responses over time, helping to identify patterns and make informed decisions.