{"CACHEDAT":"2026-04-14 04:00:25","SLUG":"slido-of2Tf1hCTN","MARKDOWN":"## **Summary** \n\n\n1. **Link to App:** \n2. **App Based in an EU Country / Certified under DPF:** Cetified under name: Cisco \n3. **Free or Paid:** Slido offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes basic features like polling, Q&A, support for up to 100 participants, and three polls per session. Paid plans provide advanced features such as analytics, custom branding, and support for larger audiences. \n4. **Multimedia Support:** Teachers can only add text to questions on Slido's online platform. However, when Slido is integrated as an add-on within PowerPoint presentations or Google Slides, teachers can include pictures and videos in their presentations. ()\n5. **Activity:** (1) Q&A sessions, (2) Live polling, (3) Quizzes, (4) Feedback collection, (5) Brainstorming sessions\n6. **Accessibility:** Teachers need laptops to create and edit learning materials, and students also need laptops to access these materials when they are shared. \n\n## **Short Description**\n\nSlido is an interactive Q&A and polling platform that enhances classroom engagement by allowing students to ask questions and participate in real-time polls. It supports various teaching tasks and activities, fostering collaboration and interaction.\n\n## What types of tasks and activities can this app support in my teaching?\n\n ![](/api/attachments.redirect?id=812a3a4c-871f-43b8-b8b1-80b3aae187f1 \" =701x714\")\n\n\n1. **Q&A Sessions**\n\n Facilitate real-time question and answer sessions during lectures or discussions, allowing students to submit questions anonymously.\n2. **Live Polling**\n\n Conduct instant polls to gauge student understanding, gather opinions, or make decisions based on student input.\n3. **Quizzes**\n\n Use Slido to create interactive quizzes that can be integrated into lessons for formative assessment.\n4. **Feedback Collection**\n\n Gather feedback on lessons, activities, or topics.\n5. **Brainstorming Sessions**\n\n Encourage idea generation where students can contribute ideas, which can be upvoted by peers.\n\n## What steps do I need to take?\n\n\n1. **Create an Account**\n\n \n 1. Go to the Slido website: \n 2. Sign up for an account.\n\n \\\n2. **Set Up an Event**\n\n \n 1. Create a new event for your class session.\n 2. Customize the event settings (date, time, privacy).\n\n \\\n3. **Choose Activities**\n\n \n 1. Decide which activities (polls, Q&A, quizzes) you want to incorporate.\n 2. Create questions or prompts relevant to your lesson.\n\n \\\n4. **Share the Event Code**\n\n a. Provide students with the event code or link to access your Slido session.\n\n \\\n5. **Integrate with Presentation**\n\n \n 1. If using presentation software (like PowerPoint), integrate Slido directly. \n 2. Or switch between your slides and the Slido interface during your session.\n\n \\\n6. **Engage Students**\n\n \n 1. Introduce Slido and explain how to use it at the beginning of your session.\n 2. Encourage students to participate actively by submitting questions and responses.\n\n \\\n\n## What should I keep in mind?\n\n\n1. **Free or Paid**\n\n Slido offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes basic features like polling, Q&A, support for up to 100 participants, and three polls per session. Paid plans provide advanced features such as analytics, custom branding, and support for larger audiences.\n2. **Student Familiarity**\n\n Some students may be unfamiliar with Slido. Take a few minutes to demonstrate how to use it effectively.\n3. **Time Management**\n\n Allocate specific time for polls and Q&A to keep the session on track.\n4. **Respect Privacy**\n\n Remind students that questions are anonymous, fostering a safe space for questions. \n\n\n## Watch this video to get a better overview of the app\n\n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqWA7E-uYE&t=72s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqWA7E-uYE&t=72s)\n\n\n### There is also a full tutorial on how to use Slido after you register an account. Simply visit this link: \n\n\n**References**\n\nSlido. (n.d.). *Audience interaction made easy*. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from ","HTML":"

Summary

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  1. Link to App: <https://www.slido.com/>
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  2. App Based in an EU Country / Certified under DPF: Cetified under name: Cisco <https://www.slido.com/terms#privacy-statement>
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  3. Free or Paid: Slido offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes basic features like polling, Q&A, support for up to 100 participants, and three polls per session. Paid plans provide advanced features such as analytics, custom branding, and support for larger audiences.
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  4. Multimedia Support: Teachers can only add text to questions on Slido's online platform. However, when Slido is integrated as an add-on within PowerPoint presentations or Google Slides, teachers can include pictures and videos in their presentations. (<https://admin.sli.do/integrations/microsoft-powerpoint>)
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  5. Activity: (1) Q&A sessions, (2) Live polling, (3) Quizzes, (4) Feedback collection, (5) Brainstorming sessions
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  6. Accessibility: Teachers need laptops to create and edit learning materials, and students also need laptops to access these materials when they are shared.
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Short Description

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Slido is an interactive Q&A and polling platform that enhances classroom engagement by allowing students to ask questions and participate in real-time polls. It supports various teaching tasks and activities, fostering collaboration and interaction.

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What types of tasks and activities can this app support in my teaching?

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  1. Q&A Sessions
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Facilitate real-time question and answer sessions during lectures or discussions, allowing students to submit questions anonymously.

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  1. Live Polling
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Conduct instant polls to gauge student understanding, gather opinions, or make decisions based on student input.

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  1. Quizzes
    2. \n
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Use Slido to create interactive quizzes that can be integrated into lessons for formative assessment.

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  1. Feedback Collection
    2. \n
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Gather feedback on lessons, activities, or topics.

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  1. Brainstorming Sessions
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Encourage idea generation where students can contribute ideas, which can be upvoted by peers.

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What steps do I need to take?

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  1. Create an Account
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  1. Go to the Slido website: <https://www.slido.com/>
    2. \n
  2. Sign up for an account.
    3. \n
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    \n
  1. Set Up an Event
    2. \n
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    \n
  1. Create a new event for your class session.
    2. \n
  2. Customize the event settings (date, time, privacy).
    3. \n
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    \n
  1. Choose Activities
    2. \n
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    \n
  1. Decide which activities (polls, Q&A, quizzes) you want to incorporate.
    2. \n
  2. Create questions or prompts relevant to your lesson.
    3. \n
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  1. Share the Event Code
    2. \n
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a. Provide students with the event code or link to access your Slido session.

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  1. Integrate with Presentation
    2. \n
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  1. If using presentation software (like PowerPoint), integrate Slido directly.
    2. \n
  2. Or switch between your slides and the Slido interface during your session.
    3. \n
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    \n
  1. Engage Students
    2. \n
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    \n
  1. Introduce Slido and explain how to use it at the beginning of your session.
    2. \n
  2. Encourage students to participate actively by submitting questions and responses.
    3. \n
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What should I keep in mind?

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    \n
  1. Free or Paid
    2. \n
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Slido offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes basic features like polling, Q&A, support for up to 100 participants, and three polls per session. Paid plans provide advanced features such as analytics, custom branding, and support for larger audiences.

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  1. Student Familiarity
    2. \n
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Some students may be unfamiliar with Slido. Take a few minutes to demonstrate how to use it effectively.

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    \n
  1. Time Management
    2. \n
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Allocate specific time for polls and Q&A to keep the session on track.

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  1. Respect Privacy
    2. \n
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Remind students that questions are anonymous, fostering a safe space for questions.

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Watch this video to get a better overview of the app

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDqWA7E-uYE&t=72s

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There is also a full tutorial on how to use Slido after you register an account. Simply visit this link: <https://admin.sli.do/tutorials>

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References

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Slido. (n.d.). Audience interaction made easy. Retrieved November 12, 2024, from <https://www.slido.com/>

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