The technical college, based in Wausau, is the first school in the state to experiment with the system. In addition to giving Dougherty instant feedback on his teaching methods, the system can help reduce or eliminate numerous class management headaches. For example, you don't have just two or three kids raising their hands and dominating the situation. The system seems to be a big hit with students, partly because each user can register answers without being identified by other class members. Only the professor has access to who gave right and wrong responses.
Nobody is penalized for wrong answers.
But correct answers are rewarded with bonus points counted toward the final semester grade. Your answers are kind of confidential. But it's no substitute for studying. I still have to work as hard. But I think it gives me a better idea of what I need to study the most.