Virtual classroom polling is the future of information gathering systems. It provides public and private affiliations quick, cheap and easy access to millions of opinions using everyday technology. 

Mini Teach Poll Everywhere.ppt---Powerpoint from presentation

Although voting rates are down, they are not for long. They are expected to rise, with the adaptation of virutal polling. This is the technology of the future and we want and need to use this is the classroom. 

There are over 4.6 billion cell phone users world wide. This is a vast majority of people that own and use cell phones on a daily basis. This is a market that is untapped in schools. Most students have the technology needed already provided this provides educators with a fast and effective method of testing and assessment. Polleverywhere.com gives teachers a quick "check for understanding" or "informatio gathering" tool at the drop of the hat and no out of pocket expense. 

Another thing that teachers and administrators are looking into is iTouch's in the classroom. These can do many things that are benifical in the classroom. They provided polling, flashcards, recorders, video, etc. Large sets of "classroom iTouch's can be purchased with a suitcase guard and charging station for $1500 per set of 20 iTouch's

Check it out: 

Polleverywhere.com: electronic polling using cell phone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJ1qFcayS8&feature=related: Youtube.com how to on creating quizzes using google.docs for iTouch quizzing. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzViVWaMT64&feature=related: using iTouch's in the classroom example (4th grade)

Process Overview and Evaluation Rubric

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0Ad2mL9bSZHFtZGducDl4NmZfMjI5YzZxa3o4YzU&hl=en