iClicker
What is it?
iClicker is a classroom interactive response system that allows students to participate in polls and answer questions during class. Students can respond with a smart phone or any web-enabled device using the Student iClicker app or web browser.
See iClicker compared to Poll Everywhere and Zoom Polls
Features
- Create question content locally in the applications you already use
- Gather data to gauge students' comprehension before moving on
- Poll students and display class results instantly
- Enhance large lecture class with increased student participation and interaction
- Increase students' understanding and retention of topics by keeping them engaged
- Allow anonymity on controversial questions
- Provide feedback to students on their understanding
- Check if students can apply a concept to a different context
- Transform one-way teacher lecture into teacher-student interaction
- Get a large volume of individual answers immediately
- Reduce time on administrative tasks such as grading and taking attendance
How to Access
Instructors
Instructors may sign up for UAB paid iClicker accounts by following the steps in this guide opens a new website.
Software is required to run the polls.
Download iClicker cloud software Opens an external link.
Note: You may have to contact AskIT to install software if you are using a university-owned computer.
Students
How to Create an iClicker Student Account Opens an external link.
Students can download the iClicker mobile app for iPhone or Android or access via a browser on any web-enabled device. A physical clicker is not required.