Bates faculty have access to the Pro version of Mentimeter, an interactive presentation tool. Read more about the Mentimeter Pro pilot at the college and see resources below to use this tool to create presentations aimed at increasing student engagement. Request access to Mentimeter Pro using this Google form.

• How to Create Your First Menti via Kaltura
  Start your presentation, toggle between different question types, such as word cloud, multiple choice or Q&A. Make use of content or live engagement slides, and customise them with your choice of text and images.

• For a more in-depth introduction, watch this ~45 min. webinar on Menti for Educators recorded in January 2025.
• Mentimeter Academy offers free self-paced online courses on how to use the platform.
• Mentimeter integrates with Google Slides and Powerpoint.
• Mentimeter’s “repository of best practices” with sample prompts by category, including course expectations, check-ins, debates and discussions, assessments, etc. as well as these example ice breakers.
• Mentimeter also recently added AI-powered features intended to save time and provide deeper insights into student responses.