Plickers

Josh Rogers

Purpose
Describe the purpose of the web application. What does it do for the teacher? Student? Parent?
Plickers is an assessment tool for teachers to assess their student’s understanding of a subject without using pencil and paper or a
digital device. A report of a student’s answers could be shared with parents at a conference,

Link to an Overview Video (emphasis on “Overview”)

Easiest Way to Collect Student Data | EDTech Made Easy - Plickers Tutorial - This video describes how to use the app
and the process which student use in the class. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=320QHqcc88k

Features
1. Plickers uses an app that is downloaded onto the teacher’s phone. This makes it easier for the teacher to scan the room for
the student’s answers
2. Plicers uses printable answer cards that each student will keep all year. These cards allow students to answer without having
to use pencils or a digital device. The cost of using these cards is a lot less expensive than digital devices for each student.
3. Plickers can be used in card mode, e-learning mode, or a combination of both. In the COVID pandemic, this is important
because there may be times when students are e-learning instead of attending classes in person.
4. Plickers has a timer feature. This is important because it will show students the amount of time left to answer the question.
5. Plickers can be used for multiple subjects. This is important because it make the app versatile and useful to teachers and
other school staff, no matter what subject or grade level.

Key Resources with Description

https://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/1755-real-time-formative-assessment-without-the-need-for-student-
devices
1. This article explains what Plickers is. It also explains some of the key features of the app.
2. https://lauracandler.com/plickers-made-easy-with-task-cards/ This blog is by a teacher. In this post, she explains how task
cards make Plickers easy. She also gives advise on how to save time and money using the application.
3. https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009186913-How-much-is-Plickers-Pro- This site discusses the pricing options
for Plickers Pro. It discusses individual subsscriptions and group subscriptions.
4. https://www.amazon.com/Plickers-All-Plastic-Cards-Real-Time-Assessment/dp/B082TL2GYX/ref=asc_df_B082TL2GYX/?tag=hyprod-
20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416807555731&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=494460144704566462&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint
=&hvlocphy=9010645&hvtargid=pla-
873902823343&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=99283606932&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416807555731&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=494460144704566462
&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010645&hvtargid=pla-873902823343 Plicker cards can be purchased on Amazon. These are more
durable than ones printed at home.
5. https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/1260804046470-E-Learning-features This explains the features of switching between in person learning and e-
learning.
6. https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/1260804046470-E-Learning-features This teaching blog gives innovative ways to
use Plickers.
7. https://www.thebutterflyteacher.com/ways-to-use-plickers-in-your-class/ The site gives different ideas for using Plickers in
the classroom. It also explains how to set up the plickers app.
8. www.plickers.com This is the actual website for Plickers.
9. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049 This is the link to download the Plickers app for iphone use.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plickers.client.android&hl=en_US&gl=US This is the link to download the
Plickers app for android users.
10. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plickers.client.android&hl=en_US&gl=US This gives teacher reviews of
Plickers.

Pricing Model
Describe the free and/or paid model used by the company. Include cost, major features, and any restrictions associated with each
model.
The basic app version of Plickers is free. There is a Plickers Pro version that cost $8.99 per month. Features that are included in
the Pro version, but not in the basic app are: ability to create sets with unlimited questions, ability to collaborate with other Pro
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communities, ability to access student results in a broader range, and it gives you priority customer support. The Plickers cards
are free to print but there is a more durable version of the cards that can be purchased from Amazon for $20.

Possible Improvements
1. One improvement could be a scanning device made specifically for Plickers could be made and included in the Pro version.
This will allow the teacher the ability to not have to use his/her cell phone.
2. When printing the free cards, it would be helpful if they could easily be laminated. I read several reviews that state that self-
laminating can cause the cards to be difficult to scan.
3. Another improvement would be to allow collaboration with other users with the free version. This would open up a greater
network of connections with other teachers and students.

Support Available

There is a website that offers free support. Help.plickers.com There are numerous questions/answers on this site along with an
option to submit any questions. There is another option to email support@plickers.com regarding any account issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
1. What is the price of Plickers? • Keywords: cost of plickers pro
• https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009186913-How-
much-is-Plickers-Pro-

• There is a monthly option and an annual option.

2. How to add students to Plickers? • Keywordds: adding students
• https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402224789275-How-
to-add-students-to-a-new-Class

• This walks you through step by step to add students to a new class.
3. Can reports be printed from Plickers? • Keywords: reports
• https://help.plickers.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404825405083-How-
to-create-save-and-print-Student-Reports

• This walk you through step by step on printing reports.