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Student Response Systems, also known as Classroom Response Systems or Audience Response Systems, are interactive tools that allow students or audience members to participate and engage in a learning or presentation environment.

These systems typically consist of a software program, a set of wireless handheld devices, and a receiver that collects and displays the responses. The software presents a question or prompt on a screen, and the audience responds to it using their handheld devices. The responses are then transmitted to the receiver and compiled into a report, which can be used by the instructor or presenter to facilitate discussions, track student progress, and assess learning outcomes.

Student Response Systems can be used in a variety of educational settings, from K-12 classrooms to higher education lecture halls, and in corporate training sessions or conference presentations. The benefits of using Student Response Systems include increased engagement and interaction, immediate feedback, enhanced collaboration and critical thinking, and improved retention and comprehension.

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Student License CostBasic, Premium and Super Plan.Lifetime clickers are $30.99/$41.99 (free 6-month access to the mobile solution included)FreeFree for individual classrooms. Pricing plans for university-wide use with LMS integration.$24 for 4 months, $36 for 12 months, or $72 for 5 yrs.Free version (50 cap.); Pro version $59 per instructor (150 cap. per activity)Licenses available at $20.99/1yr or $37.00/4yr.FreeFreeware GNU LicenseFree for students and teachers$18-yr for web, $40 per clickerQVR Student App purchase: $9.95/yr or $24.95/5yr Q6 Clicker: Student purchase $49, no ongoing costsFree up to audience of 20 € 15 per extra audience member per yearFree up to audience of 20 € 0.10 per extra audience member per year.
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-- Presentation ToolYes Present with anything (slides, video, website, etc.). No import of content required.Yes Can Integrate Polls with PPTYes Survey results available on all student devices instantly. No Powerpoint plugin - data can be exported to CSV files.Yes Can present through PowerPoint using the Top Hat widgetNoYes Hardware and software options available to control presentations and polling.Yes Can present with uploaded slidesNoYes Presentation is web-basedYes Easy to use PowerPoint integration and standalone software for KeyNote, Google Slides etc.Yes PowerPoint Integration and Survey Bar works over web or most software applicationsYes Integrates within PowerPointYes Integrates within PowerPoint
-- Asynchronous Content AccessNo- iClicker Reef/Cloud- Can send session history with questions, images, and answers to student to be used as a study guide outside of class.NoYes Students and professors can engage with, and view the results of all activities outside and after the classroom as well.Yes Files in Classroom ModuleNoYes Self-paced options for hardware and app. Create and deliver any type of assessment.Yes Slides and videos can be accessed anytimeYesYes Students have access to question history and their answersNoYes Self-paced mode for both QVR (response app) and clickers.
-- Student Performance AnalyticsYesYes Campus Analytics - Insight to usage across your campus, department, and classroomsYesYes Students can access their performance statistics. Professors can export results any time.Yes Gradebook with student performance - Students and professors have access to their own accountsYes LimitedYes Various reports available to monitor student or class progress.Yes Large amount of student engagement analyticsYesYes View charts of student results and fully featured gradebookYesYesYes Various reports available to monitor your audience and see exam resultsYes Various reports available to monitor students and see exam results
-- Advanced Question TypesYesYes Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Numeric, Target, Anonymous SurveyYes Mul Choice, Word Cloud, Q & A, Rank order, Image, Survey, Open endedYes Multiple choice, True-False, Word Clouds, Poll or Survey options, shuffle options to personalize experience, hard/soft deadline behaviour.Yes 6 question types: Multiple Choice, Word Answer + Word Cloud, Sorting, Numeric, Click on Target, MatchingNoYes Many options available including WordCloud, competition polling options, comparative slides, and essay.Yes Multiple Choice, short answer, Image,ordered list, numericalYes Multiple choice questions, polls, correct answer/participation trackingYesYes Text Input, Numeric, Equations and Mixed ExpressionsYes Multiple choice, open, wordcloud, quiz questions, survey functionalityYes Multiple choice, open, wordcloud, quiz questions, survey functionality
Automatic attendanceYesYes Reef/Cloud - GPS technology to confirm students’ locations when they "check-in" to class.NoYes Mesh network based one-tap attendance.YesNoNo- An attendance score can be generated based on entering the online classroomNoNoNoNoNoNo
-- Student to Student InteractionNoNoYes Discussions and student-led Q&A, including voting, anonymous querying and comment reactions.Yes Discussion Tool, Anonymous DiscussionsNoNoYes Student Answered Q'sNoNoNoNoNo
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-- Integration with LMSNoYes Seamlessly integrate with all major LMS platforms, including Blackboard Learn, Canvas, Desire2Learn, Moodle, and Sakai. LTI available. generate Excel reports of aggregate and individual response data.YesYes LMS integration available in the premium (paid) version. Free version supports CSV exports.Yes Direct integrations available for leading LMS. Sync rosters and export grades instantly to LMS.NoYes Direct integrations available for leading LMS. Sync rosters and export grades instantly to LMS.Yes LTI integration in Blackboard-Yes Export to any format, Canvas quick export optionYesYes Blackboard, Moodle, Eduphoria Aware, Extramarks, Accuity, and PLATOYes Seamless LMS integration available Excel reportsYes Seamless LMS integration available Excel reports
-- Campus Wide Funding-OptionYes With Reef/CloudYes $3500-1000 StudentsYes Available. Pay per active user model.Yes $30K-50K for17000 FTEYes FreeNoYes $10K-1000 StudentsYes FreeYes FreeYes $7000-$20000Yes Yes. Campus wide funding for QVR. Request a Quote.NoYes € 5500 unlimited students and teachers
-- Vendor Faculty SupportYesYes Comprehensive online materials and dedicated supportYes Institution has Acct MangerYes In-built support with 24-hour turnaround time for all users, training videos, webinars and one-on-one demos.Yes Extensive Online Doc's, and Question FormYes Online User GuideYes Dedicated training team for implemention and extensive online documents and information for all users. Online chat and phone support available.YesYes FreeYes Online support and user guidesYesYes Contact Tech Support via Phone or Online Ticket, Online Reference MaterialsYes Dedicated support teamYes Dedicated support team
-- Accessibility FeaturesYesYes Has Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)NoYes Screen-reading and keyboard navigation. VPAT available.Yes ADA readersNoYes ResponseWare offers screen readers. Hardware option available for the visually impaired.Yes Many capabilities within Blackboard- also has ASR and ability for outside notetaker.Yes 2 languages-YesYesYes 15 languagesYes 15 languages
-- FERPA CompliantNoYesYesYes YesYesNoYes Enhanced security and encryption to ensure all student information is secure.YesNoYesYesYesYes Enhanced security and encryption to ensure all student information is secure.Yes Enhanced security and encryption to ensure all student information is secure.
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-- Vendor Student SupportYesYes Online support portal with FAQs, videos, user guides, etc.No Online DocsYes In-built support with 24-hour turnaround time for all users.Yes Extensive Online Doc's, and Question FormNoYes Online step-by-step registration documents. Phone support and online chat available.YesYes FreeYes Dedicated student support channelYes Comprehensive online guidebook.Yes Online FAQs, support tickets and reference materials
-- Game InteractionYesNoYes Competitions with MC QuestionsYes Leaderboard available to faculty. It is their discretion to share it with students.Yes Tournament with leaderboardYes One preset gameYes Competition features available for teams or individuals.NoNoNoYes Competitions with leaderboardsYes 4 game options, Fast Track, Baseball, Mission to Mars and Quandary (Jeopardy Style)Yes Play quizes and see who winsYes Play quizes and see who wins
-- Multiple Device CompatibilityYes Works on Windows, Android, iOS and MacOS.Yes i>clicker +, i>clicker 2, REEF Polling (any smart device)YesYes Available on Android App, iOS App, Desktop Website and Mobile Website.Yes SMS option for basic cell phones, smart phones, tablets, computersYesYes App available for Android and iOS devices. Web browser option available for browsers.Yes Web Based, iPad AppYesYes Works on phones, tablets, laptops, almost anything with a web-browserYes Clickers + any web enabled deviceYes Use clickers alongside QVR response app. App is available for any web-enabled device.Yes Use within PowerPoint only. Answering can be done on any device via web or smsYes Use within PowerPoint only. Answering can be done on any device via web or sms
-- Feedback to TeacherYesNoNoYes Several ways to reach out to the professor, including discussions and Q&A.Yes Instant Feedback to teacher, everything is saved in the Gradebook, can compare sessions or questionsNoYes Devices and ResponseWare allow for communication to the teacher.YesYesYes Ability to make survey-like questionsYesYesYes Survey functionality integrated for students to fill outYes Survey functionality integrated for students to fill out
-- Text/SMS ResponseYes- No SMS, but does have short answer up to 16 charactersYesNoYes Yes - offline mode and SMS optionNoNoYesNo- No but short answers supportedYes- No SMS, but short text answer option is available.Yes Includes SMS respondingYes Includes SMS responding
CommentsClass Saathi is a clicker based smart classroom solution that makes formative assessments seamless and data-driven. Teachers can use the Class Saathi app to evaluate student's proficiency in various concepts taught in class.Market leading hardware known for it's simplicity and reliability. All remotes work alongside the mobile solution, REEF polling, to create a blended classroom if needed.Multiple Language SupportIncludes one-tap attendance that discovers students in the professor's proximity at the tap of a button.Integration of PowerPoint, questions, pages, discussions, and quizzes. Really easy to use. Provides one-on-one training for professors.50 Students Max per room; Pro version = 150 Max per roomDirect PowerPoint integration or poll over top of any application. Clickers and ResponseWare work in the same environment to meet the needs of all learners and environments.Very cool!Completely free (donation supported). Easy to use and works on devices students already own!OMBEA displays live feedback on people’s opinions and knowledge. It’s super-easy to use with your Microsoft PowerPoint slides for voting, engagement and assessment.With over 30 years of industry experience, Qwizdom audience response solutions offer the highest performance and reliability.Direct PowerPoint integration, 15 languages, very easy to use. You can find tutorials on this link: sendsteps.com/en/how-it-worksDirect PowerPoint integration, 15 languages, very easy to use. You can find tutorials on this link: sendsteps.com/en/how-it-works
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