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The i>clicker software, required hardware, and instructor remote are free for all faculty members who wish to use i>clicker in their classroom. For many faculty members, i>clicker is used to give quizzes or tests, assess student learning, and enhance student participation. 

Getting to know the software

Registering your course

Once you have decided that you want to use i>clicker, you need to register your course so that your classroom can be equipped with the proper hardware. In order to make sure there are enough clickers available  to meet student needs, we provide the Computer Showcase with anticipated enrollment figures for courses that have registered.  We also collect critical information about your need including if you will permit students to use the web>clicker option in your class.  The earlier you register, the better we are able to serve your needs.

What if I lose my thumb drive?

We added an IF FOUND.txt file to each thumbdrive folder. We suggest filling it out with your name and contact information as soon as possible, so that it can be easily returned to you if anyone finds it. However, if you need to, you can also download the thumbdrive files here.

Suggested syllabus entries

Here are some suggested syllabus entries for i>clicker. You should also feel free to adopt this slide and use it in your course on the first day. It gives students basic information on their clickers, and features a link to our student information page. It can also serve as a useful tool for instructors wanting extra practice with i>clicker.

For classes that DO NOT permit the use of web>clicker subscription and personal WiFi devices

• The i>clicker audience response system (clickers) will be used regularly in this class. i>clicker devices will be available for purchase from the Computer Showcase in the Michigan Union and Pierpont Commons.
• For this class you must purchase a clicker device. Personal devices with the web-clicker subscription may not be used in this class.
• The cost for a new i>clicker is $33. Used i>clickers are available for $23 (while supplies last). At the end of the term, your clicker can be sold back to the Computer Showcase for $15.  
• Students can explore additional information about clickers at http://bit.ly/studentclickers

For classes that DO permit the use of web>clicker subscription and personal WiFi devices

• The i>clicker audience response system (clickers) will be used regularly in this class. i>clicker devices will be available for purchase from the Computer Showcase in the Michigan Union and Pierpont Commons.
• For this class you may purchase a clicker device or a web>clicker subscription. The subscription service allows you to participate in i>clicker polling by logging into the internet through a laptop, smartphone, or other Wi-Fi enabled mobile device. You can purchase your web>clicker subscription from https://webclicker.iclicker.com/register/subscription.aspx. 
• The cost for a new i>clicker is $33. Used i>clickers are available for $23 (while supplies last). At the end of the term, your clicker can be sold back to the Computer Showcase for $15.   
• Important Notes about Web-Clicker Subscriptions! While a handheld unit will work in any class using i>clicker, web>clicker MUST be approved by the instructor of each course in which i>clicker will be used. Before purchasing a web>clicker subscription, be certain your instructor allows the use of personal electronic devices during class. web>clicker subscriptions can not be shared with other students and are not eligible for the semester-end buy back program.
• Students can explore additional information about clickers at http://bit.ly/studentclickers

Help guides and FAQ

Have a question that's not answered here? Check out this page for i>clicker FAQ and guides for using the software.

i>clicker research

There is also some excellent research and articles on i>clicker use if you would like to read more about how i>clicker can affect classes. Here are some of the articles that we've found:

• Technology talks: Clickers and grading incentive in the large lecture hall
• Clickers in the Large Classroom: Current Research and Best-Practice Tips
• Click Thru-U
• Writing the Book on Clickers
• Clickers in the Classroom: An Active Learning Approach
• Inside Higher Ed: Clicker U
• OSU Research News: Students Who Use Clickers Score Better on Physics Tests
• i>clicker inventor, Tim Stelzer, presents “Models and Best Practices for Using Clickers” at the University of Michigan on September 1, 2010
• Better Examples through Peer Instruction

ATTENTION OS X LION USERS:

If you're using i>clicker with OS X Lion, the latest version of the Mac operating system, you will need to use i>clicker version 5.5. Version 5.5 is compatible with both your current hardware and with your class data. To download the updated version, click here. Alternatively, you can upgrade to the newest version of i>clicker—version 6.2.