What is it?
Mentimeter is an interactive presentation and polling tool widely used in academia to boost student engagement during lectures, seminars, and workshops. It lets instructors ask questions in real time, with students responding on their own devices and the results appear instantly on screen. It's commonly used for knowledge checks and brainstorming ideas and encouraging active participation in large classes.
How to access
- Mentimeter.com – log in with Google.
- Students join the session through menti.com or a shared QR code.
Top tips!
- When creating a Mentimeter, try the preview button so you can get a real-time student/teacher experience.
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Use the responses from word clouds and open-ended questions as springboards for discussion.
Key features
- Live polls and quizzes (multiple choice, scales, ranking, open text)
- Word clouds to surface themes or misconceptions quickly
- AI summary of open-ended questions to draw out themes
- Anonymous responses to encourage participation from all students
- Real-time visualisation of results for instant feedback
- Integration with slides (PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)
- Asynchronous mode for pre-class or post-class activities
- Exportable results for review, reflection, or assessment support
- Q&A feature to allow students to ask questions anonymously, allowing free-flowing discussion