#  Learning Catalytics 

 



***To see how Learning Catalytics compares with other supported Classroom Response Tools, visit the*** [*Classroom Participation and Polling*](/classroom-participation-and-polling "Classroom Participation and Polling") ***page.***

[Learning Catalytics](https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/products-services-teaching/learning-engagement-tools/learning-catalytics.html) is a web-based platform for managing the interactive classroom. Originally developed by the Mazur Group at Harvard and now owned by Pearson, it supports the peer instruction method of teaching, and can also be used to get real-time feedback during class. Faculty can engage students with questions about the material – with numerical, algebraic, textual, or graphical responses – and the platform can help group students for follow-up discussions and track their responses.

Sort**Capabilities**

**Limitations**

**Use Cases**

Wide range of question types available

No integration with presentation software (PowerPoint)

Gauging students' understanding of concepts during class

Anonymous polling

No Canvas integration

Gathering class demographic data

Advanced features to support peer-instruction and collaborative learning

 

Group-based discussion during class

Free for Harvard

 

Stimulating debates in class by asking opinion questions (anonymously if possible)

 

 

Tracking attendance





Support for Learning Catalytics is provided by Pearson. To get started, follow these steps:

1. Contact Pearson to provide an enrollment estimate and to get an access code that will allow your students to create accounts (you can use Pearson's [Find Your Rep tool](https://www.pearson.com/us/contact-us/find-your-rep.html?utm_source=pearson.com/replocator) to locate the correct point of contact).
2. Visit the [*Learning Catalytics* page on the Pearson website](https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/products-services-teaching/learning-engagement-tools/learning-catalytics/get-started.html), click Register, and provide your access code.



 



 

 See also:- [ Technology ](/page-type/technology)
- [ Classroom Participation and Polling ](/technology-categories/classroom-participation-and-polling)
- [ Student Interaction and Discussion ](/technology-categories/student-interaction-and-discussion)
- [ Peer Instruction ](/themes/peer-instruction)