iClicker

iClicker is San Diego State University's supported Audience Response System. It allows students to respond to questions posted by faculty using either a hand held remote or a web-enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. More than just an attendance checker, iClicker can be used for knowledge checks, gathering opinions, conversation starters, and other active learning. Students who are reluctant to raise their hand or participate in class are provided with an alternative means of having a voice in class.

Responses can be collected wither via hand held devices or via the iClicker Reef app on iOS and Android Devices or via the iClicker Student Website on laptops. On the faculty side, there are 2 options, iClicker Classic and iClicker Cloud. Documentation for each of these tools is linked below.

Classic vs. Cloud

As of the Spring 2018 semester, mixed (using both physical and mobile devices) is not supported by Instructional Technology Services. While mixed response collection is supported by both iClicker Cloud and iClicker Classic there are issues with both that make it very difficult for ITS to support users. For mobile-only response collection, Faculty should use iClicker Cloud; and for physical hand-held remotes, Faculty should use iClicker Classic. These two options are the ones that are supported by ITS at this time.

iClicker Classic

When paired with a Base Receiver, which is already installed in a few of our larger classrooms - listed at the bottom of this page, iClicker classic can be used to collect responses from handheld devices. The iClicker Classic software can only be obtained from ITS, as the version downloaded from iClicker's website does not contain our LMS integration, which allows for the syncing of enrollments, remote registrations, and grades. The latest copy can usually be found on the FIT Center podium computers, with the Mac having the Mac version of iClicker Classic, and the PC having the PC version.

Documentation: https://www.gitbook.com/book/sdsu-its/i-clicker-quick-start/details

iClicker Cloud

This option is exclusively for instructors using the REEF mobile app in their classrooms. iClicker Cloud's software is provided by iClicker directly, and may need to be downloaded on the instructors computer or classroom computer before use. Integration with Blackboard is accomplished via either an LTI or Partner tool, both of which are discussed in the documentation linked below.

Documentation: https://www.gitbook.com/book/sdsu-its/iclicker-cloud-quick-start/details

Rooms with iClicker Bases Installed

Room	Capacity	Date Installed
ENS 280	512	4/14/2017
AL 201	500	4/14/2017
SHW 012	435	4/14/2017
GMCS 333	300	4/14/2017
SHW 011	252	4/7/2017
HT 140	228	6/1/2017
NE 060	167	9/8/2017
WC 220	159	4/21/2017
AH 2108	150	9/8/2017
AL 101	108	4/14/2017
HH 214	100	4/14/2017
WC 201	100	4/14/2017
AL 105	80	2/1/2018
SH 101	70	4/21/2017