Integrate iClicker Cloud into Canvas
iClicker Cloud (formerly REEF Instructor) is the new version of the iClicker Audience Response System (ARS). You can use iClicker Cloud to record student attendance, create opportunities for engagement through polling, and even offer low-stakes quizzing. iClicker Cloud, like the old iClicker Classic, allows students to respond to questions using iClicker2 student remotes.
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Before You Link Your Canvas Course
Prior to integrating with your Canvas course, you must first download and install iClicker Cloud and create your iClicker Cloud course. For step by step instructions, please see Getting Started with iClicker Cloud.
RGS Integration Method (Canvas)
To set up your iClicker Course to use Roster & Grade Sync:
- Open the iClicker Cloud desktop application.
- For the course you want to configure, select the 3 horizontal dots. The options dropdown menu will open.
- In the dropdown menu, select Settings. The iClicker Cloud Course Settings window will open.
- Click on the Integrations tab.
- Click on Set Up Integration in the top right corner. iClicker Cloud will reopen your settings in your default internet browser.
- Click on the Select LMS & Connect button.
- Select UMA Canvas and click the Connect button.
- Click the Go to Canvas button. The UMass LMS page will open.
- Click the Sign into Canvas button. The Canvas App Login page will open.
- Click the Authorize button. The Select Your Canvas Course page will open.
- Select the course that you would like to integrate with iClicker Cloud and click the Next button. The Select Your Canvas Course Section(s) page will open.
- Select the section(s) that you would like to integrate with iClicker Cloud and click the Connect button. The Setup Complete page will open.
Optional: You can choose to Sync Roster Now or Sync Roster Later according to what best fits your needs - Click the Save button in the top right corner.
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