The Qball Pro is a throwable wireless microphone designed to increase student engagement and participation. Shaped like a soft foam ball, it can be safely tossed between students, allowing them to speak clearly while being heard through classroom speakers. Qball Pro supports active learning, discussion, and student voice by making participation fun, interactive, and inclusive.
Grades: PK-12
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Increase student engagement and participation
Amplify student voice in whole-group settings
Support speaking and listening skills
Encourage collaboration and discussion
Create interactive classroom environments
Improve classroom management during discussions
Support inclusive participation for all learners
Connect the Qball Pro receiver to classroom speakers or sound system
Turn on the microphone and ensure it is synced
Introduce expectations for safe tossing and participation
Toss the Qball to a student when it is their turn to speak
Have the student speak into the microphone
Continue passing the Qball to encourage multiple voices
Use during discussions, review activities, or presentations
Morning meetings or class discussions
Question-and-answer sessions
Review games and participation activities
Sharing responses during lessons
Partner or group discussions
Presentations and student sharing
Icebreakers and community-building activities
Answer comprehension questions
Share predictions or story connections
Retell parts of a story
Practice fluency by reading aloud
Discuss characters, setting, and plot
Share vocabulary definitions or examples
Answer math problems out loud
Explain problem-solving strategies
Participate in review games
Share reasoning for answers
Practice math vocabulary
Solve mental math challenges
Share observations during experiments
Explain results and conclusions
Present design ideas or solutions
Participate in STEM discussions
Reflect on engineering challenges
Collaborate during problem-solving tasks
Qball Pro microphone
Receiver
Classroom speakers or sound system
Charging cables
Storage space for equipment
Set clear expectations for safe tossing
Use structured turn-taking to keep discussions focused
Encourage all students to participate
Use for both academic and community-building activities
Keep the microphone charged
Practice routines before using in full lessons
Use with shy students to build confidence