iClicker Cloud for Students


iClicker Cloud for Students

If your instructor is using iClicker in your class, you will need to have an iClicker2 remote, and you will need to create an iClicker Student account in order to register your iClicker2 remote and receive credit for participating in class activities. The steps below apply regardless of whether your instructor is using Canvas or Moodle.

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Which iClicker Remote Do You Need?

When using iClicker on campus, students will need an iClicker2 student remote. You do not need to purchase a brand new remote - as long as the remote is iClicker2 you can use one you buy used, rent, borrow, or share. 

Creating an iClicker Student Account

iClicker Student accounts are free, and allow you to register the iClicker2 remote you will be using for your classes. You can also use the Student Account to track your participation scores online. 

Sign up for an iClicker Student Account:

  1. Navigate to https://student.iclicker.com/
  2. On the sign in screen, select Sign up!. The Create Account page will open. 
  3. On the Create Account page, in the Find Your Institution field, enter University of Massachusetts Amherst. 
  4. Select University of Massachusetts Amherst from the list of available institutions. A confirmation page will appear. 
  5. On the confirmation page, confirm your selection of University of Massachusetts Amherst, and select Next. The account creation will continue.
    Note: If you do not see University of Massachusetts Amherst, use the Back button and search again. 
  6. For each field, enter your information.
    Note: You must use your UMass email address. Creating an account with another email address may prevent your account from receiving credit for participating in class activities. 
  7. Click Create account. A confirmation page will open. Click sign in to access your account. 

To Register an iClicker2 Remote

You must register your iClicker2 remote in your Student account. This is what will allow your instructor to record your responses and assign credit for your participation in class. 

  1. Navigate to https://student.iclicker.com/ and sign in with your iClicker Student account. The Courses page will open. 
  2. On the Course page, click the Menu (3 horizontal lines) button. The Menu will open. 
  3. On the Menu, select Profile. The Profile page will open. 
  4. On the Profile page, select Register Remotes. The Registered Remotes page will open.
  5. On the Registered Remotes page, select Register Remotes. The Add Remote page will open. 
  6. On the Add Remote page, for Remote ID, enter the ID number found on the back of your iClicker remote.
    Note: Remote IDs are 8 characters long and contain only letters A-F and numbers 0-9.
  7. Click Save. A confirmation window will open and display “Your iClicker remote has been registered to your account”. 
  8. Click Close. You will be returned to the Registered Remotes page. 

Enrolling in a Class Using Moodle

The following steps apply to Moodle users only.

To enroll in an iClicker Cloud course, you will need to use the iClicker Cloud link in your Moodle course. 

  1. In your Moodle course, click on the link your instructor created. 
  2. The iClicker Student login will open. Depending on your browser settings, you may be brought directly to the iClicker Cloud course page. 
  3. On the iClicker Cloud course page, use the Overview and Class History tabs to track your progress in the course. 

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Need Help Now?

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 an appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.