Instructor iClicker FAQs

How Do I Learn More About iClickers?

The Center for Instructional Support (CIS) is your campus contact regarding iClicker support. Our staff is here to assist you!

The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) provide excellent introductory workshops showcasing successful pedegogical uses of iClickers. Whether you are new to iClickers and just want to see how they are used or whether you are a veteran user, these workshops will provide insightful information.

The Digital Media Center (DMC) conducts hands-on workshops at various times throughout the semester.

iClicker.com Website
-- Schedule an online demonstration --

Documentation:
-- PC/Windows Quick Start Guide ( 483KB) -- PC/Windows User Guide ( 3.5Mb) --
-- Mac Quick Start Guide ( 347KB) -- Mac User Guide ( 3.2MB) --

Ordering Student iClickers From The Manoa Bookstore

Place your orders for student iClickers along with required textbooks for the course through your department. If you plan to purchase your own receiver unit include that information with your order.

Please submit your orders by the last week of the current semester so that receiver and software setup can begin before classes start for the following semester.

Students can purchase their iClickers through the Manoa Bookstore.

Obtaining an iClicker Receiver & Software

The Center for Instructional Support (CIS) has a limited number of iClicker receivers to loan faculty. Receivers may be checked out the week prior to the start of the semester but must be returned by the last day of final exams. Requests for iClicker receivers can be made up to two months prior to the start of the semester. Scheduling will be done on a first-come-first-served bases, however, new users will be given preference to those that have scheduled receivers in previous semesters. Faculty must provide their own USB flash drives.

Software and documentation can be download directly from the iClicker.com website. Instructor also have the option of bringing their flash drive to CIS (Kuykendall 103) to have the latest software installed. Those that are currently using the iClicker software can check for updates by launching the WebUpdate application in the MyCourse folder
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-- Software Downloads --

iClickers in the Classroom

Several general-use classrooms have been equipped with iClicker receivers attached to the installed computer. As more receivers are acquired by the university additional classrooms will be added to this list.

-- Classrooms with permanently installed bases --
     ARCH 205
     ART 132
     BIL 152
     CR 105
     PS 217
     SPAL 155

Instructors preferring to use their own laptops, or are scheduled in general-use classrooms without installed iClicker receivers, must provide their own receivers.

Registering Student iClickers

If you decide to award points for attendance and participation you'll need to associate your student's name with their unique iClicker remote IDs. This is accomplished by either using the "roll call" method or by having your students register their iClicker by going to http://www.iclicker.com/ and filling out the information on the form.

 


Last modified: July 29 2009 09:34:15.