Particify, an interactive tool for polls, quizzes, and Q&A
Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makersPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)You Supply
Description: Particify is an interactive tool designed for creating and hosting live polls, quizzes, and Q&A sessions to enhance engagement in educational and training environments. It is available as a web-based platform where users set up virtual rooms for their events. Participants can join these rooms using their devices to take part and interact in real-time. Particify can be used for both in-person and online events. It is open-source, free to use, and complies with GDPR regulations. Participants join with a code as guests and do not need an account. Particify was developed by ARSnova.
Evaluation: Particify is a highly effective tool for promoting engagement and interaction in the classroom. Its straightforward and user-friendly interface, together with its real-time feedback capabilities, make it a handy resource for teachers and educators. It is based on open-source development and complies with GDPR regulations, ensuring data privacy, transparency, and accessibility. In this regard, it fares better than other similar tools such as Mentimeter. However, the requirement for account creation to manage rooms might be a minor inconvenience for some users. Overall, Particify is a versatile and reliable tool for interactive learning and presentations.
Cost: Free.
Type Of Interaction:
Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling),
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, some sub-pages are in German.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Very high. Particify collects personal data provided by users (e.g., forms, comments) and technical data (e.g., browser type, access times) to ensure functionality and analyse behaviour, but gathers personal data that is only shared with consent by users with an account. It then stores this information on secure servers with SSL/TLS encryption for protection during transmission. Particify uses cookies and tracking technologies to analyse behaviour for improving the website, but users can manage cookie preferences with their browser settings. Users have rights to access, correct, delete, and export their data, and can manage their privacy settings. Particify complies with GDPR and other data protection laws. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No, it is a web-based platform.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Any browser.