A system, method and computer program product are provided for enhancing
participation in an educational environment using networked devices. In
one embodiment, feedback is received from a plurality of individual group
members regarding material being presented by a group leader utilizing a
plurality of networked devices operated by the individual group members.
Subsequently, such feedback is processed. The processed feedback is then
transmitted to the networked devices operated by the individual group
members. Such processed feedback includes the feedback received from each
of the individual group members thus allowing each individual group
member to view the feedback of other group members. The present invention
thus creates an inobtrusive, anonymous means for group members to
recognize when their individual perception of the class discussion is
actually a shared perception, thereby motivating group members to
participate.