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Introduction

i>Clicker™ iClicker™ is a third party program used by many to poll their classes during lecture. Main program support is provided by the i>Clicker iClicker company. ITS provides access to the necessary instructor hardware and the base stations in the classrooms. ITS also coordinates the integration of the tool with our LMS, UVaCollab.

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The latest version of the i>Clicker software combined with the files that make collab UVacCollab integration possible can be found on the Clicker site on UVaCollab. Once you have downloaded the appropriate zipped file, expand the files into a folder on your Home Directory or directly to your laptop if you don't use the classroom computer for teaching.  

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Install the iClicker Tool

1. In the collab UVAcCollab site for your course, install the iClicker Tool. This will allow your students to register their devices for your class.
   • Site Info
   • Edit Tools
   • Check the box for iClicker
   • Save
2. Instruct your students to register their iClicker device:
   • In your UVaCollab course site
   • Select i>clicker from the tools
   • Enter your ID number from your iClicker into the text window
   • Click register

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iClicker provides videos explaining these requirements.  Part 1: Setting Up i>clciker iClicker Integrate, Step 1 has been done for you.

http://support.iclicker.com/customer/portal/articles/1567685-i%3Eclicker-integrate-sakai-v7- provides instructions for

• • Setting Up i>Clicker IngrateIntegrate
  • Synchronizing your Roster
  • Uploading i>clicker Polling Data into your LMS (UVaCollab)

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1. Support for the actual use of the software is provided by the iClicker company and its representatives. ITS acts as a liaison between UVa and iClicker to coordinate the integration with UVaCollab and to provide hardware support for the rooms. The web site website is http://support.iclicker.com/.
2. If you are using the provided computer, the base station will be connected to this computer for you.
3. If you are using your laptop, you should plan on bringing your personal base station to class to use.
4. iClicker provides a comprehensive Instructor Checklist for you at their site.
5. To ask a question, navigate to your Home Directory to start the program. iClicker runs directly from your Home Directory. No files are stored on the room computer.
6. http://support.iclicker.com/#ic7-instructorsInClass provides detailed instructions for using the software.

For More Information

1. 1. Join the Clickers UVaCollab site: There is an active community of faculty using clickers. They have a joinable UVaCollab site called Clickers. (If you need help joining the UVaCollab site, write to collab-support@virginia.edu for assistance. This site is maintained by the ITS Classroom Support staff. 

   2. Read the Documentation: The instructor's guide provides instructions for preparing for class (changing your settings, registering students, creating questions), using iClicker in the classroom, and how to grade and view results. More user guides can be found at http://support.iclicker.com/.

   3. Attend a Webinar: iClicker provides complementary training webinars. You can register for live sessions or view recorded sessions from their support web page.

   4. Ask your peers. Many faculty use the iclicker iClicker software in their classes. Ask around. Help may be very near.

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