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iClicker Cloud 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.

Download and Install iClicker Cloud Desktop Application

The iClicker Cloud desktop application is how to run sessions and upload grades to your LMS. It is available for Windows and macOS devices.

Download and Install the iClicker Cloud Desktop Application

Navigate to https://www.iclicker.com/downloads/iclicker-cloud/
Select the download that corresponds to your device’s operating system
Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

Create and Configure the iClicker Cloud

When you download and install the iClicker Cloud desktop application for the first time, create an instructor account. After creating your account, can create and configure iClicker courses.

Create an iClicker Instructor Account

Open the iClicker Cloud desktop application. The iClicker Cloud Sign in window will open.
Select Create Account. The Create Account window will open.
Enter University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Search and Select Institution field.
Select University of Massachusetts Amherst. Additional fields will appear.
Enter in your details, including name and UMass email address.
Enter your iClicker Instructor remote (blue remote) number.
Note: If your remote number is unavailable, you can add it to your iClicker profile later.
Select Create Account.

Create an iClicker Cloud Course

Open the iClicker Cloud desktop application.
Select + New Course. The Create Course window will open.
Select Full Course for Course Type.
Enter your course subject for Course Discipline.
Enter your course’s name for Course Name.
Note: Students will see and use the discipline and name to find and confirm registration for your course.
Enter the first day your class will meet for the start date.
Enter the last day your class will meet for the end date.
Select the option that you would like to use for Enrollment.
1. Students can search for and self-enroll in this course - allowing students to find and enroll in your course in their iClicker Student account.
2. Students must be invited to this course (recommended) - allowing students to register by using a link you will create in your LMS.
Enter the SPIRE number for your course in Course ID.
Enter the current term in Term.
Enter your meeting pattern for meeting times.
Select Create. You will return to the Courses window, and your course will appear under Courses.

Configure Your iClicker Course

Just like iClicker Classic, iClicker Cloud offered many options and features to match the unique needs your course has for engagement. You can set how responses and scoring will be aggregated, connect your iClicker Cloud course to your LMS, and even set which kinds of devices your students can use to respond to your polling.

Configure your iClicker Cloud course

Open the iClicker Cloud desktop application.
Select the 3 horizontal dots for the course you want to configure. The options dropdown menu will open.
Select Settings in the dropdown menu. The iClicker Cloud Course Settings window will open.

Configure Devices

While it is possible to allow students to use both remotes and mobile devices to respond to polls, we do not recommend allowing for mobile devices while running sessions on campus. Not all classrooms have guaranteed wireless capacity to ensure student responses are recorded during polling.

Select the Devices tab in the iClicker Cloud Course Settings window.
Select the devices you will allow your students to use for Device Types.
Note: iClicker Remotes Only (Recommended) requires students to use an iClicker2 remote to respond.
Select Save to save your settings. You will return to the Courses window.

Configure Polling

iClicker scoring is divided into 2 options, Participation and Performance. Participation awards a set point value based on the number of times students respond, regardless of the correctness of their answer. Performance awards points based on the number of times they respond and/or the number of correct responses they submit.

1. Select the Polling tab in the iClicker Cloud Course Settings window.
2. Configure the Participation and/or Performance based on your planned usage For Scoring.
  1. For Session Participation:
    1. Enter the maximum point value for participating in a class session in the Participants points field.
    2. Use the dropdown menu to select the percentage of times students must respond in a session to receive participation credit.
  2. For Session Performance:
    1. Enter the score for each correct response for Points for a correct response.
    2. Enter the score for each response, correct or incorrect for Points for responding.
    3. Use the Total points per question to confirm the performance points are configured as you expected.
3. Select Save to save your settings. You will return to the Courses window.

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PLEASE NOTE

iClicker Courses automatically archive after the end date passes. Instructors can unarchive the courses on their own. For more information, see unarchiving the iClicker course.

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IDEAS is available for drop-in support on Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm:

Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
As of Friday, August 9th, Instructional Media Lab (IML) in-person support will be available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday, in their new office on the 7th floor of the W.E.B Du Bois Library.

To schedule and appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.

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