Fresno State has again chosen iClicker as the university supported student response system.
Steps for using them in a face-to-face class:
- Contact the Kennel Bookstore to let them know you will be using them
- Create your iClicker Cloud account by going to https://www.iclicker.com/ and selecting 'Create an Account' > Instructor
- Have your students purchase the bundled iClicker2 plus 5 year access to REEF polling from the Kennel bookstore (remind them they can receive a $10 instant rebate if they bring in their old iClicker)
- Students will also need to create their iClicker Cloud account by going to https://www.iclicker.com/ and selecting 'Create an Account' > Student
- Contact JoLynne Blake (jblake@csufresno.edu, 559.278.8788) in the Center for Faculty Excellence if you need assistance
How-to's:
- Instructor Set Up Instructions
- Download iClicker Cloud, Create Your Account and First Course
- Run a polling session
- Polling question types in cloud
- View, manage, and grade results
- Close an active session
iClicker Cloud INSTRUCTOR Support Page
iClicker Cloud STUDENT Support Page
Resources and Articles:
Fresno State's use of iClicker supports the California State Student Association (CSSA) Resolution Calling for the Standardization of Student Response Systems: https://www.calstate.edu/acadsen/Records/Resolutions/2010-2011/3007.shtml
CSU Resolution AS-3007-11/AA/FGA (Rev)
- “Current practices frequently require students to purchase multiple devices that many times are used for one class and then not used again.”
- “Standardization of such devices on individual campuses would serve to reduce student costs while improving Information Technology support services to students.”
Educause - Clickers in the Classroom: Transforming Students into Active Learners: http://www.educause.edu/Resources/ClickersintheClassroomTransfor/231423
Merlot Case Stories - Audience Response Systems: http://elixr.merlot.org/case-stories/technology--learning/audience-response-systems?noCache=734:1304556136
Vanderbilt University's Center for Teaching: http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/teaching-guides/technology/clickers/
Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at University of British Columbia: http://www.cwsei.ubc.ca/resources/clickers.htm