- Allow students to interact with polls using either personal devices (phones, tablets, laptops) or iClicker remotes, per their preference. (Classroom base station required.)
- Require students to interact using only personal devices (phones, tablets, laptops) and not iClicker remotes. (No classroom base station required.)
- Require students to use only iClicker remotes and no personal devices. (Classroom base station required.)
iClicker Transition
iClicker Transition
Changes have arrived for instructors who use iClicker. Starting Summer 2024, iClicker Classic will no longer sync data with Canvas. Instructors should instead download iClicker Cloud and create a Cloud account. See Getting Started with iClicker Cloud for instructions. Existing base stations and remotes will still work. See below for options. The change from Classic to Cloud has several implications for instructors and students.
iClicker Cloud Options for Instructors Starting Summer 2024
Student iClicker Requirements
Starting Summer 2024, students need an iClicker student account. There is no cost to sign up for an account.
If Students Have a New Remote
Students with a new remote are asked to follow these steps:
- Create a free iClicker student account.
- Register the used iClicker remote in their profile.
- Add the instructor's course.
Once completed, students can use the iClicker student app or the physical clicker to participate.
If Students Have a Used Remote
Students with used remotes are asked to follow these steps:
- Create a free iClicker student account.
- Register the used iClicker remote in their profile.
- Add the instructor's course.
Once completed, students will be able to use only the remote to participate. If students with a used remote want to participate with the app, they'll need to purchase that separately.
If Students Don't Have a Remote
If students have no remote, and you want to have them participate in iClicker activities using their smartphones, tablets, or laptops, students will need to purchase the iClicker app.
Duck Store Availability and Pricing
For physical remote and app access availability and pricing, please visit the Duck Store website.
We are exploring options to address the possibility that some students might not have access to a mobile device.
What are some new features of iClicker Cloud?
- Everything will be stored in the Cloud. Instructors who use a shared classroom computer will be able to access their account with their unique iClicker login.
- New polling options will be enabled. As one example, exit polls will allow students to share feedback at the end of class.
- Students will be able to turn polling questions into study tools in their apps.
- Optional geolocation technology can be used to detect whether a student is physically in class.
- New “assignment” functionality will support formative checks of student understanding before and after class.
- New “groups” feature will allow students to work together toward consensus on their answer to a polling question.
Timeline of Transition Activities so Far
Fall 2023: iClicker Cloud testing
Winter 2024: iClicker Cloud pilot in select classes
Spring 2024: iClicker Cloud available for early adoption
Summer 2024: Full transition to iClicker Cloud
How can I get help getting set up with iClicker Cloud?
Please visit Getting Started with iClicker Cloud.
The Future of Polling Solutions at UO
Would you be interested in participating in a workgroup in 2024 to review potential campus-wide polling/attendance solutions, including iClicker and other vendors? If so, please contact the Teaching and Learning Technology team via the UO Service Portal.