piEnabler is an application that enhances learning through peer instruction.
Students will be able to receive instantenous feedback during class on their knowledge of the subject material. The polling tool can help students test themselves of their understanding of topic and will be able to discuss answers with fellow students, amplifying the student's comprehension.
Instructors will have a better understanding of the overall climate of the classroom. With the use of the presentation and polling tool, instructors can craft session specific presentations with the ability to, with limited capability, dynamically shift the focus of the class on command.
Peer instruction is an interactive student-centered approach in teaching. It is a learning system that involves students preparing outside of class, usually through readings or problems. Then, instructors propose questions and materials based on student performance.
Instructors will be able to engage with students more readily, enhancing both the understanding the instructor's view on the class climate and the student's understanding of the class topics.