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Pearson Live Response
London, United Kingdom
What it is
Pearson Live Response is a classroom engagement tool that gives instructors real-time views of student understanding and participation. Instructors can create, reuse, or adapt sessions, use Pearson content, or build questions with a drag-and-drop planner. Available formats include multiple choice, written, matching, hotspot, and composite sketch. Live charts, word clouds, and visual overlays display responses as they arrive. Instructors can pause, discuss, and resend questions, then use a scoring slider to balance participation and correctness. Geofencing and unique session codes connect participation to the physical classroom. End-of-session reports show class trends, individual responses, and participation levels. Live Response is built into Pearson MyLab and Mastering, and students can join from any device without downloading an app or completing extra setup. Access through MyLab and Mastering is included at no cost. A standalone option is available with pricing on request. Current Learning Catalytics users can continue running sessions, with Pearson offering transition-planning help.
For and against
For
- Multiple interactive question formats
- Live charts and visual overlays
- In-class resend and discussion workflow
- Included with MyLab and Mastering
- No student app download required
Against
- Standalone pricing requires contacting Pearson
- Geofencing ties participation to classrooms
- Built-in access depends on MyLab or Mastering
- Transition may be needed from Learning Catalytics
The verdict
Live Response combines live polling, classroom controls, and session reporting with Pearson content integrations. It is included for MyLab and Mastering students, while standalone access requires a pricing discussion.
Who it suits
It suits instructors who want live classroom questions, feedback, and participation reports. Students can join from any device, while existing Learning Catalytics users can continue their sessions.
Plans and prices
MyLab & Mastering included access
No additional charge to students · included in MyLab and Mastering
Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
Standalone
Available as a standalone tool
Read 9 Oct 2026 · pearson.com
On the record
- Anonymous responses
- Yespearson.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Classroom participation
- Geofencing and unique session codes tie participation to the physical classroom.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- In-class feedback
- Instructors can pause, discuss, and resend questions during a lesson to see how understanding changes.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Live Response is built into Pearson MyLab and Mastering.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Legacy product
- Current Learning Catalytics users can continue accessing their accounts and running sessions, and Pearson offers help planning a transition to Live Response.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Live polling
- Yespearson.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Live results
- Live charts, word clouds, and visual overlays display student responses as they are submitted.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Live Response is a classroom engagement tool that gives instructors real-time insight into student understanding and participation.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Question types
- Question types include multiple choice, written, matching, hotspot, and composite sketch.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Reports
- End-of-session reports show class trends, individual student responses, and participation levels.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Scoring
- A scoring slider lets instructors balance participation and correctness.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- Pearson's privacy principles say it protects personal data with technical and organisational safeguards and regularly reviews its security policies, procedures, and controls.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Session setup
- Instructors can create, reuse, or adapt sessions, use Pearson content, or build questions with a drag-and-drop session planner.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Slide integrations
- Yespearson.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Student access
- Students can join from any device without downloading an app or completing extra setup.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pearson offers educator support and invites instructors to contact an expert about Live Response.pearson.com · read 9 Oct 2026
