{"id":1138,"date":"2023-06-27T13:19:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2023-06-27T13:19:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T12:19:17","slug":"using-mentimeter-case-studies-from-staff-at-the-university-of-bath-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/clt\/2023\/06\/27\/using-mentimeter-case-studies-from-staff-at-the-university-of-bath-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Mentimeter: Case studies from Staff at the University of Bath (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post follows part 1<\/a> of our case studies on using Mentimeter<\/a> to promote engagement and interactivity in learning and teaching.\u00a0 Read on for two additional case studies that demonstrate the way in which Mentimeter can be used for a variety of purposes at the University of Bath.<\/p>\n

For support and advice about using Mentimeter, see more guidance on the hub here: Mentimeter Guidance on Learning and Teaching Hub<\/a>, or contact the Technology Enhanced Learning team: tel@bath.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Case Study Two: Mentimeter in lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n

The case study below was written by Gwen Scott, a Lecturer in Department of Life Sciences about her experience of using Mentimeter for teaching and learning.<\/p>\n

Background context<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a Teaching Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences.\u00a0 I am part of the Pharmacology teaching team and have used Mentimeter in nearly all my semester one lectures.\u00a0 I have lectured to undergraduate Pharmacy students in first, second and third year as well as first year undergraduate Natural Sciences and Pharmacology students.\u00a0 The cohorts range in size from 65 to 220 students.<\/p>\n

Approach<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

I used Mentimeter to carry out two different types of activity.\u00a0 The first activity involved an open-ended question to the students at the beginning of the lecture such as \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d, \u201cWhat are you doing this weekend?\u201d, or \u201cWhat did you have for breakfast?\u201d The students can write a response which appears as a word cloud.\u00a0 The activity is carried out while I wait for all the students to arrive.<\/p>\n

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Results from the 'How are you feeling question displayed in a word cloud'<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I also use Mentimeter to promote inclusion and diversity in my lectures.\u00a0 I ask the students a \u201cGuess Who?\u201d question related to the lecture content.\u00a0 This provides the opportunity to highlight the work of scientists from different genders and ethnic backgrounds.<\/p>\n

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'Guess Who?' answers displayed as a chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Purpose<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

I use Mentimeter for several different purposes:<\/p>\n