iClicker is a student engagement and assessment tool that is integrated in Canvas. iClicker grades are pushed to Canvas with a push of a button.
Due to the implementation of differential tuition at some campuses, please check with your campus leadership to make sure technologies can be paid for by charging students at your campus.
How can I use iClicker in teaching?
- Gauging student understanding of course material via quizzing and anonymous polling
- Assessing student preparation
- Increasing student engagement
- Creating instant study guides for your students based on questions posed during class
- Delivering low-stakes quizzes
- Taking attendance
What is unique about iClicker?
- iClicker's flexibility allows for polling questions, quizzes and learning activities to be set up on the fly.
- Polling questions are not entered in the iClicker system. Instructors can use existing questions without inputting them into iClicker.
- Students can review every polling question as a study guide. You can also choose to provide students with the correct answers and control when students receive the study guide.
- iClicker's easy setup means you have more time for teaching.
- Instructors can take attendance more easily by asking students to check in using the app. No more attendance codes that can be easily shared via text.
Who can use it?
MU has purchased a site license for iClicker. Your students will not be charged to use iClicker, nor will they need to subscribe to the iClicker service. This is a free tool for the students to use.
UMSL and UMKC students have to pay a fee.
How do I get started?
There are a variety of resources available for instructors who wish to use iClicker in their classroom. The iClicker website is a good starting point for learning more about how iClicker works and how to set up iClicker Cloud software. In addition, send an email to iclickers@missouri.edu to set up a one-on-one consultation about using iClicker in your classroom. A staff member from eLearning will be happy to give you a demo and help you set up your iClicker course.
Additional information
Students need a smart phone, tablet or laptop device to use iClicker in class. Instructors need to have the updated iClicker Cloud software on their computer.