Introduction
Imagine starting class with a single question—and watching every hand go up at once. With Mentimeter, students don’t just watch your lesson; they shape it in real time. That’s exactly what you’ll unlock in Creating Engaging Presentations with Mentimeter, led by Rachel Lindsay and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera).
Mentimeter stands out because it turns slides into live, student-driven experiences: instant polls, word clouds, quiz competitions, and anonymous check-ins that surface every voice (not just the confident few). In this beginner, 1-hour Guided Project, you’ll build an interactive deck from scratch—so tomorrow’s lesson starts with energy, ends with data, and keeps students engaged the whole way through.
Why This Course Matters
Busy teachers need tools that do three things fast: spark participation, check understanding, and adapt instruction on the fly. Mentimeter does all three—beautifully. Unlike static slide tools, it lets you see learning as it happens and pivot in the moment. The result? Higher engagement, clearer insight, and fewer “Did that land?” guesses.
You’ll leave with a ready-to-teach, interactive presentation and the know-how to turn any topic—reading checks, lab reflections, test review—into a lively, measurable learning experience.
What You’ll Learn
Follow a simple, step-by-step build to:
- Use Mentimeter’s core features and create informational slides.
- Add live polls, multiple-choice items, and word clouds to surface thinking quickly.
- Run a quiz competition to boost recall and excitement.
- Present and share your deck so students join instantly from any device.
Note: You’ll use a free Mentimeter trial during the project.
Course Details
- Time to Complete: ~1 hour (self-paced, hands-on)
- Format: Guided Project (desktop only; pre-configured workspace; no downloads)
- Certificate: Shareable upon completion
- Language: English
- Level: Beginner (no prior experience required)
- Instructor: Rachel Lindsay • Coursera Project Network
Real-World Impact for Teachers
- Launch no-stress warm-ups that get 100% participation in seconds.
- Do instant formative checks and adjust instruction with confidence.
- Give quiet students a voice through anonymous responses.
- Turn review days into game-like competitions that students love.
You’ll finish with a complete Mentimeter lesson and the confidence to build many more—fast.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, great PD means quick wins and lasting classroom impact. This project delivers:
- Daily-use skills in live polling, checks for understanding, and engagement.
- Zero design burden—just practical, ready-tomorrow interactivity.
- A shareable certificate to document your growth.
- Included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—$149 per user per year, with district pricing as low as $100 for scalable PD.
It’s the kind of one-hour PD that pays you back every single class period.
Conclusion
Ready to trade passive slides for lively, data-rich lessons?
Start learning “Creating Engaging Presentations with Mentimeter” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and turn every lesson into a two-way conversation your students won’t forget.