Planning a Course for iClickers


Overview


Learn how to order iClickers and provide registration instructions in your syllabus.

 

Critical Concepts


 

Steps to Take


1. Receive Basic Technical Training

iClicker consultations and workshops are supported by Macmillan. An asynchronous video guide for instructors is available on UC San Diego's iClicker website.

2. Determine How iClickers Will Be Used in Your Course

Instructors may configure their iClicker setup according to their needs. Instructors can choose to allow students to use physical remotes, the mobile app, or a combination of the two.

3. Request an iClicker Instructor Kit

To reserve an instructor kit, please contact the UC San Diego iClicker team at Clickers@uscd.edu at least a week before instruction starts. These kits are intended for any instructors who will require use of physical remotes.

4. Reserve Physical iClicker Remotes for Your Students to Purchase (optional)

Course Materials / Textbook Dept.
textbooks@ucsd.edu 
Phone: (858) 726-5706

Faculty iClicker Orders:

In order to assure that iClicker remotes are on the shelves for the first day of class, instructors should place a reservation with the UC San Diego Bookstore no later than 1 to 2 weeks prior to the beginning of each quarter. Same day requests may be accommodated, however it depends on stock on hand.

Student iClicker Purchase:

iClicker remotes are available in the textbook section of the Bookstore, or can be purchased new or used online. (When used remotes are purchased, if the instructor does not use Canvas, the student may need to pay iClicker a used-clicker registration fee).

iClicker Sell-Back:

Students may sell their used remotes back to the bookstore if there is a need.

5. Add Syllabus Suggestions

Although students may have already registered their iClicker remotes, we suggest that you put instructions, along with a registration deadline, in your course syllabus. 

If you are using iClicker Cloud, here are instructions to give your students:

How to register for iClicker as a student:

  1. Navigate to iClicker.com and create a Student account using your UCSD email address
    1. You can also download the iClicker student app
  2.  Select Register a Remote
    1. If you are using your mobile device, you do not need to register a remote ID (Instructor note: If your class ONLY uses physical remotes, remove this step, 2a, from your syllabus)
  3.  Enter your remote ID when prompted and save changes

 

If you’re a faculty member and you’re experiencing issues, please contact clickers@ucsd.edu. If you’re a student and you’re experiencing issues, please contact the Service Desk.