Note: iClicker Student is free for MSU faculty and students to use. You should not be prompted for payment. If you have used iClicker in the past, the interface may say that your subscription has expired. However, you do not need to purchase a student subscription as long as you are taking courses at MSU. The product should still work. If the product does not work for your student account, contact iClicker support at https://www.iclicker.com/support and they will help you troubleshoot the issues. If you accidentally paid for an iClicker Student subscription, please contact iClicker support for help with a refund.
For Instructors:
Tips for using iClicker devices in class:
- Instructors using iClicker Cloud should use a hard-wired internet connection, rather than connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
- Instructors using a desktop computer should already be hard-wired to the internet. Instructors using a laptop should connect to the internet by plugging in an ethernet cable, if it is available.
- A hardwire connection is recommended for the instructor’s computer to start/stop polls. See: Wi-Fi Recommendations for Classrooms Using iClicker Cloud or the iClicker Student App(link is external)
- Begin polls 5 minutes after class starts.
- Avoid starting a poll right at the beginning of class when many devices are joining the network.
- Be sure to start polls slow.
- Allow students 120 seconds to respond to the first poll and 60-90 seconds after that. As everyone becomes accustomed to submitting responses, you can pick up the pace.
Getting Started Quick Links
- Checklist: Getting Started with iClicker Cloud – Great student on-boarding resources, syllabus template, and FDOC slides
- Download iClicker Cloud
- How to Create an iClicker Cloud Instructor Account
- How to Create a Course in iClicker Cloud
- How to Invite Students to Your iClicker Course Using Quick JoinHow to Run Practice Sessions in iClicker Cloud – Practice as the student and instructor at the same time.
- Overview: What You Can Do on the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- Focus – Enable iClicker Focus to help reduce distractions for mobile/laptop users.
- Learn More About our Focus Feature
- iClicker Cloud Polling Question Types
- How to Share Your iClicker Cloud Course with a Co-Instructor or TA
Assignments
- How to Create and Manage Assignments in iClicker Cloud – includes a short video!
- How to Copy an Assignment in iClicker Cloud
- Image Alt Text in iClicker Cloud
- Learn More About iClicker Assignments – includes pre-built prompts developed by iClicker’s Learning Science & Insights Team!
During Class
- How to Run Polls in Class with iClicker Cloud
- How to Run Quizzes in Class with iClicker Cloud
- How to Create Pre-Created Quizzes
- How To Create Groups in Class
- How to View Attendance with the iClicker Cloud Desktop Software
- How to Run an Exit Poll in iClicker Cloud
After Class
- How to Grade and View Polling Results at the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to Grade and View Quizzing Results at the iClicker Cloud Website
- How to View Exit Poll Responses
- How to Use the Gradebook on the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to View and Edit Student Scores at the iClicker Cloud Instructor Website
- How to View and Manage Attendance Data in iClicker Cloud
For Students:
Tips for using iClicker devices in class:
- Toggle your devices Wi-Fi off and on when you arrive in the classroom.
- Resetting Wi-Fi prevents you from connecting to a distant Wi-Fi access point as you travel across campus.
- Forget the MSU Guest 3.0 & Eduroam networks on your device.
- iOS guide: How to forget a Wi-Fi network on iPhone, iPad, or Mac(link is external)
- When connecting to the “MSU 3.0” network, students register their device, but for iPhones, you must select the information icon and turn off the “Private Wi-Fi Address” option.
- Android guide: How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Android
- iOS guide: How to forget a Wi-Fi network on iPhone, iPad, or Mac(link is external)
Getting Started
- How to Create an iClicker Student Account
- How to Add an Instructor’s Course in the iClicker Student App
- How to Edit Your iClicker Student App Profile
Assignments
In Class
- Student Guide: iClicker Focus
- How to Participate in a Poll with the iClicker Student App
- How to Participate in a Quiz with the iClicker Student App
- iClicker Student App Attendance Geolocation Tips – in-person classes only.
After Class
- How to Participate in an Exit Poll with the iClicker Student App
- How to View Class History and Activity Results in the iClicker Student App
- How to Use iClicker’s Student Study Tools