How do I collect anonymous questions or feedback during class using Mentimeter? (Synchronous and Anonymous)
In this guide, you will learn how to use Mentimeter to collect anonymous questions or feedback from students during class. This synchronous workflow allows students to participate in a live Mentimeter activity through Canvas without recording their names or grades. It can be useful for live knowledge checks, anonymous opinion or debate prompts, real-time confidence checks, and collecting questions during class.
Info: Note that this guide will cover adding a Mentimeter activity as an External Tool in a Module.
1. Create a Menti Live activity in your Mentimeter account if you haven't created one already
You can log in to Mentimeter using the Mentimeter login page.
Info: If you need help creating a Menti Live activity, review the guide How do I create an activity using Menti Live?
2. Set your Menti Live activity to Presentation mode
To change set the activity to Presentation mode, you must click on the Settings wheel towards the top-left corner.
Info: For a live or synchronous activity, keep the Menti in Presentation mode. Presentation mode allows the instructor to control the pace of the activity during class, while Survey mode is intended for self-paced, asynchronous participation.
3. Go into your Canvas course, find a Module where you would like to put this Menti activity, and click on the "+" on that Module
4. Change from "Assignment" to "External Tool", scroll down in the mini pop-up box, and select Mentimeter
5. Another pop-up box appears. You can now see all of the Menti activities that you created. Scroll down and "Select" the particular activity you wish to use.
Warning: If your Menti activity says Add Again rather than Select, do not panic. You can reuse as many Menti activities as you want. It is recommended to duplicate when prompted. See below.
6. Now that you have finally selected your desired Menti activity, you will be redirected to the Canvas External Tool mini pop-up box. Scroll down in this box to review the "URL", "Page Name", select "Load in a new tab", and select the blue "Add Item" button
7. Your Menti activity is now in your Canvas course in a Module as an External Tool that is not linked to the gradebook
Tip: The Menti activity will automatically populate in the Module as an unpublished item. Don't forget to publish the Menti activity!
Article Summary
You have now learned how to add a Mentimeter activity to Canvas and set it up to collect anonymous questions or feedback during a live class session.