iClicker is a classroom interactive response system that allows students to participate in polls and answer questions during class. Students can respond with a physical iClicker remote or their mobile device using the Student iClicker app (if enabled).
See iClicker compared to Poll Everywhere and Zoom Polls here.
Features:
- Gather data to gauge students' comprehension before moving on
- Poll students and display class results instantly
- Enhance large lecture class with increased student participation and interaction
- Increase students' understanding and retention of topics by keeping them engaged
- Allow anonymity on controversial questions
- Provide feedback to students on their understanding
- Check if students can apply a concept to a different context
- Transform one-way teacher lecture into teacher-student interaction
- Get a large volume of individual answers immediately
- Reduce time on administrative tasks such as grading and taking attendance
How to Access iClicker
Instructors
Instructor Base Station
Faculty interested in allowing students to use the physical clickers can order an instructor base station by submitting the "request an instructor base station" form. The kit includes a base receiver, USB cable, student remote, and an instructor remote.
Note: Some UAB classrooms have iClicker receivers (base unit) already installed. View the Classroom Technology page on the UAB Information Technology website and choose desired classroom. The room will say “Clicker Ready = Yes” if the base is already installed.
For all other classrooms, you will need to use the individual receiver that is included in the instructor kit.
Download iClicker Cloud Software
Once you have your instructor Kit, download the iClicker software that is required to run the polls.
Students
Purchase iClicker Remote
Students can purchase iClicker remotes or Reef access via the UAB Bookstore.
Register Remote/App
Students can register their iClicker remotes via the iClicker link in their Canvas course left navigation. You can also use the Student iClicker Mobile app if allowed by your instructor.
iClicker Guides/Tutorials
Instructors
Getting Started
- How to Manage iClicker Cloud Course Settings
- How to Help Students Stay on Task with iClicker Focus - Enable iClicker Focus to help reduce distractions for mobile/laptop users.
- iClicker Cloud Polling Question Types
- How to Ask and Grade Target Questions in iClicker Cloud
- How to Share Your iClicker Cloud Course with a Co-Instructor or TA
- How to Create and Manage Assignments in iClicker Cloud
During Class
- How to Run a Polling Session in iClicker Cloud
- How to Run a Quiz Session with iClicker Cloud
- How to View Attendance with the iClicker Cloud Desktop Software
After Class
- How to Grade and View Polling Results at the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to Grade and View Quizzing Results at the iClicker Cloud Website
- How to View Exit Poll Responses
- How to Use the Gradebook on the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to View and Edit Student Scores at the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to View and Manage Attendance Data in iClicker Cloud
Students
Getting Started
- How to Create an iClicker Reef Student Account
- How to Add an Instructor's Course in iClicker Reef
- iClicker Reef Purchasing Options for Students
- How Students Redeem an iClicker Reef Access Code
In Class
- Student Guide: iClicker Focus
- How to Participate in a Poll with Reef
- How to Participate in a Quiz with Reef
After Class
- How to Participate in an Exit Poll with Reef
- How to View Course History and Session Results in Reef
- How to Use Study Tools in Reef
Additional Information
- How to Complete an Assignment in iClicker Reef
- Student Guide: iClicker Focus
- iClicker Reef System Requirements
- Can I change my Reef username or delete my account?
- Troubleshooting Your iClicker Reef Account
- Student Privacy with iClicker Cloud Attendance Geolocation - in person classes only
- iClicker Reef Attendance Geolocation Tips - in person classes only
iClicker FAQ
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Do my students need to register with iClicker before I start running polling sessions?
No, students do not need to register their iClicker remotes before iClicker Classic can collect and record votes. Student registration must occur at some point in the term, and the steps for doing so vary depending on how you will be adding grades from iClicker cloud to your LMS.
When students participate in polls before registering their device, responses will be associated with their respective remote IDs. Therefore, you can use iClicker to run polling sessions starting on the first day of class, eventually connecting all students to their remote IDs through either roll call registration or registration at the iClicker website.
To participate using the iClicker mobile app, you need to enable the Mobile App in your course settings. Then, students need to create an iClicker Mobile App account or log into their existing account, add your course, and click "Join" when you start a session.
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What presentation softwares does iClicker Classic work with?
iClicker works with any presentation software, including PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides, Keynote, and more. Simply incorporate your questions into your presentation; preloading questions or answers into the iClicker system is not required.
The iClicker toolbar floats in front of whatever material is on your screen, enabling you to ask polling questions at any point during your class. You can also jump out of your presentation and ask questions spontaneously. Each time you start a polling question by clicking the play button, iClicker takes a screen shot for you to review later, so you always have a record of the questions you asked in class. No additional work on the instructor’s part is required.
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If I have enabled iClicker Mobile App in my iClicker Classic course, how will remote or distance learning students participating with iClicker Mobile App know the questions I am asking?
iClicker Mobile App can display screenshots of your questions to students in real time. You can manage this setting at any time in the Mobile tab of your Course Settings.
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Can the iClicker instructor software receive votes from iClicker remotes and Mobile App at the same time?
Yes. As long as a base is plugged in, Reef is enabled, and Reef students have access to WiFi, the iClicker software will receive votes from iClicker, iClicker+, iClicker 2 remotes, and iClicker Mobile App.
iClicker Technical Support
- Submit a Ticket
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- (866) 209-5698
Ask eLearning
Users who still need help after reviewing the resources on this page or contacting iClicker/Reef technical support can request support from UAB eLearning using the link below.
