How Can I Use Surveys and Polls to Support Active Learning?

How Can I Use Surveys and Polls to Support Active Learning? 

Did you know that 90% of students retain content better when they’re actively involved in the learning process? Yet, in online environments, many educators face hurdles like limited real-time interaction, reduced engagement, and the challenge of tracking student progress. 

In this 20-Minute Mentor, Melissa Wells from SUNY Empire State University shows you how to harness the power of polls and surveys within your LMS to transform online teaching. Learn how these simple tools can spark real-time interaction, give you instant insights, and allow you to adapt your teaching on the fly—all while making your courses more inclusive and personalized. Discover strategies to tailor polls and surveys to your specific learning goals, helping you create a more engaging, dynamic online classroom that keeps students actively involved. 

Learning Goals

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:

• Understand active learning and its impact on student engagement
• Identify challenges specific to asynchronous learning environments and their impact on student engagement
• Design effective and diverse polls and surveys that align with learning objectives
• Integrate surveys and polls into their LMS to facilitate real-time interaction and gather meaningful feedback
• Evaluate student responses to identify knowledge gaps and adjust instructional strategies

Topics Covered

• Active learning
• Feedback
• Surveys and Polls
• Real-time feedback
• Icebreakers, checks for understanding, and scenario-based discussions

Audience

This program will benefit:

• Faculty
• Online Learning Coordinators
• Faculty Development Specialists
• Instructional Designers

Product Code: PM24ZA