Plickers vs.
Clickers
By Andrew Biscardi & Tommy Ferrari
Strengths
Plickers
Doesnt require any devices
from students.
Pupils dont need to
download any apps.
Fast and organized
Clickers
Engages students in learning
Quick, easy, and effective
student feedback.
Use as a form of assessment
(some Clickers allow you to
import state assessments).
Opportunities
Plickers
Motivates students to become
engaged in the lesson
Instant feedback for teachers
Clickers
Motivates students to become
engaged in the lesson.
Provides opportunities for the
teachers to give students
instant feedback.
Provides opportunities for
shy students to get involved.
Weakness
Plickers
Accuracy
Questions and recording are
two different devices
Clickers
The cost of clickers might be
an issue.
Students and teachers must
become comfortable with the
technology.
Threats
Plickers
Technology needs to be in
working condition. If not,
this device cannot be used.
Teacher must make sure that
all Plicker barcodes are
scanned.
Clickers
Students might not give a
thorough effort.
School network connections
must be strong.