The mentimeter crash course was surprisingly fun and engaging. It represents the methodology mentimeter supports in terms of modernizing parts of education. Having completed the course I now have a solid tool in my arsenal for student engagement and input.
Having spent a good amount of time in art classrooms thanks to L2P I can say that taking phones away is not something that happens often, nor should it. (check out my blog post on the subject for more)
Allowing students to use their phones in meaningful ways is a strategy that serves art well. Bringing that idea into my presentations adds another layer of justification.
Using mentimeter for something like my intro unit would be super valuable in terms of gathering information on my students. It’s also a solid tool for building community.
Asking questions like “what is your favorite kind of art” or “who is your favorite artist” allow me to see what students are already interested in and tells them what others are into.
I believe relevance to students is one of the most important things in art education and any steps I can take towards it are vital.
Overall, mentimeter is an incredibly useful and easy-to-learn tool that will greatly help me in the future. I look forward to being able to use it in my practicums.