The Evolution of Audience Response Systems More Powerful, Engaging, & Affordable Than Ever Before
The Evolution of Audience Response Systems More Powerful, Engaging, & Affordable Than Ever Before
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• John Pytel
• CEO of Conferences.IO
• Chicago Native
Who Am I?
What is Conferences.IO?
Mobile web app that allows attendees to engage in a private digital space.
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• Amazing outcomes from using ARS
• Current ARS options
• How to choose the ARS that is right for you
What Will You Learn?
Poll Question
What is the purpose of an ARS?
What is the purpose of an ARS?
Results
ARS facilitates real-time interaction between a presenter and audience
Cool... But what’s the point?
Drastically Improves...
• Participation
• Engagement
• Learning Outcomes
Other Benefits...• Instant Feedback
• Data Analysis
• Formative Assessment
• Attendance / CE Credit
• Overall Attendee Satisfaction
Current ARS Options
3 Types of Systems• Hardware (Clickers)
• SMS Based (Text Message)
• Web Based
Poll Question
What type of ARS have you used before?
ResultsWhat type of ARS have you used before?
HardwareBasedSystems
Advantages• Proven Technology
• Guarantees access for everyone
• No reliance on internet / cell service
• Good support / training
Disadvantages• Limited / Outdated Functionality
• Requires on-site support
• Logistically Complex
• Expensive
SMS Based Systems
Advantages• No additional hardware
• Guarantees access for 99% of people
• Limited reliance on internet connection
• Most Affordable
Disadvantages• Reliant on cell service
• Multiple steps to participate
• Still limited functionality
• Lacks engagement
• Limited support / training
Web BasedSystems
Disadvantages• Requires internet connection
• Not everyone has a Smart-Device
• It’s a “New” technology
Advantages• No additional hardware
• Simple setup
• Good support / training
• Most robust functionality
• Full Engagement
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360 Degrees of Engagement
Before During After
Social Q&A Feature
1. Participants ask questions
2. Participants vote for the questions that they want answered.
3. The most popular questions automagically rise to the top.
4. When it's time for Q&A, the moderator knows what questions the audience has, and which are most important to address.
Democratize the Q&A Process
Real Time Polling
Participants are able to respond to Poll questions from their mobile device, and view the results in real time. We offer a variety of different Polling options...
No expensive equipment, or hassling with hardware devices.
Multiple Choice Open-Ended Numerical Average
Participants can fill out evaluation surveys
right from their device
Session Evaluations
All of the data can be downloaded and saved for
analysis or reporting purposes
Data Reports
Contact Us For A Free Demo
John Pytel847.922.1554
[email protected]@conferencesio
www.conferences.io