Getting Started with iClicker Cloud for Instructors

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

The iClicker Cloud desktop application is how you will 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 Desktop Application

Once you have downloaded and installed the iClicker Cloud desktop application, if this is the first time you have used it, you will need to create an instructor account. Once your account is created, you 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.
In the Search and Select Institution field, enter University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 you do not have your remote number available, you can add it to your iClicker profile at a later time.
Select Create Account.

Create an iClicker Cloud Course

Open the iClicker Cloud desktop application.
Select + New Course. The Create Course window will open.
For Course Type, select Full Course.
For Course Discipline, enter your course subject.
For Course Name, enter your course’s name.
Note: Students will see and use the discipline and name to find and confirm registration for your course.
For the start date, enter the first day your class will meet.
For the end date, enter the last day your class will meet.
For Enrollment, select the option that you would like to use:
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.
In Course ID, enter the SPIRE number for your course.
In Term, enter the current term.
For meeting times, enter your meeting pattern.
Select Create. You will be brought back 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.
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.

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.

In the iClicker Cloud Course Settings window, select the Devices tab.
For Device Types, select the devices you will allow your students to use.
Note: iClicker Remotes Only (Recommended) requires students to use an iClicker2 remote to respond.
Click Save to save your settings. You will be returned 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.

In the iClicker Cloud Course Settings window, select the Polling tab.
For Scoring, configure the Participation and/or Performance based on your planned usage.

1. For Session Participation:
  1. In the Participants points field, enter the maximum point value for participating in a class session.
  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. For Points for correct response, enter the score for each correct response.
  2. For Points for responding, enter the score for each response, correct or incorrect.
  3. Use the Total points per question to confirm the performance points are configured as you expected.
Click Save to save your settings. You will be returned to the Courses window.

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Need Help Now?

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

1. - Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
  - In person (Bartlett Hall, Room 319)

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