iClicker
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iClicker
Easy to use Easy to learn Easy to hold
Who invented?
3 physicists and 1electrician from
University of Illinois
Advantages Disadvantages
Anonymously response Instant response Instant result Simple selection 3 status lights Wireless technology Accessibility – fully 508
compliant Sell it back to the bookstore
Cost from $25-$30 on top of the textbook
Students need to register online
Students may carry for their friends
If lost, student has to repurchase
Profit base not educational purpose per Chronicles of Higher Ed.
iClicker Features
Radio FrequencyMac & PCAccessibilityNo Software installation requireBatteries: 3 AAA - last 200 hoursEasy to use for teachers and studentsDurableNo need any training except for the instructors
Accessible to disable students
** Color blind and low vision students further benefit from the LED patterns—a steady green light indicates the vote was received while a blinking red light indicates the vote was not received. ** Visually impaired individuals find that the buttons are easy to navigate, especially when using the raised battery compartment as a tactile reference point. If further assistance is required, we supply free Braille stickers to be placed alongside the buttons. And finally, NEW vibrating clickers give blind students evidence of vote confirmation through vibration they can feel. Contact [email protected] to request Braille stickers or to order a vibrating remote. www.iclicker.com
How it works?
Connect USB Port Receiver to instructor’s Laptop
Built in software program Integrated with Microsoft PowerPoint, and
other programInstructors can set up multiple choice or
true/false questions on the slides
Who uses iClicker at SSU?
Department/Professors Biology - Karina
Nielsen Math - Ben Ford
Why? Easy to assess students with
100 or more in the classroom
Collect students responses instantaneously
Both students and teachers see the result and discuss
Fast and no set up time No training require for the
students
Other clickers used at SSU
Business/Economic Turning Technology
- Duane Dove
- T.K. Clark
Science and TechnologyOptionFinder
- John Collins
- Ruth Burk
Using clickers in libraries
Dickinson College “The seven deadly sins of
plagiarism” Fun to use Helped them stay focused
on the lesson
Furman University Student workers who
working at the research reference desk
They are asked to select best option using clickers
Clickers are not appropriate for every status
Clickers should not over use to drag down the presentation
Using clickers in libraries
Texas A&M University Three different
experiences Faculty & staff training
instruction Instruction during
academic integrity seminars
Instruction for English composition
• Clickers are ice breaker
Brigham Young University First year – writing course Students attend two
library instruction sessions “weighted toward demonstration and hands-on practice
Clickers increase attention through active participation and provide valuable feed back
7 things you should know about clickers
What is it?Who is doing it?What makes it unique?Why do we think it’s significant?What are the downsizes of the clickers?Where is it going? Implications for teaching and learning.
7 things you should know about clickers - answers
Personal response systems (PRS) enable students to use a remote control or “clicker” to answer questions posed by their professors.
Most of universities, k-12, libraries, and business institutes The i-Clicker system offers a simple clicker with five, large, multiple-choice
buttons, an on-off button, and lights that confirm responses have been received. The software is flexible, cross-platform, and open source.
A typical PRS comprises hand-held transmitters, or “clickers,” for students to submit answers, receivers that collect the answers, and software that creates the question slides and displays the statistics of the student answers in real time.
Students have to purchase on top of textbooks and tuitions and more likely the publishers/vendors’ profits not for the education purpose.
With today’s technology, more professors are using the PRS due to the large classroom size and some students monopolize the classroom discussion. The iClicker is the most easy, simple, and light to use.
Students will more participate and interact in the classroom using the clickers. Therefore, this technology will enhance both teachers and students teaching and learning.
Product
Instructor’s Remote
Receiver
iClicker
Top part of the iClicker remote
Handheld iClicker (Remote)
Back of the Handheld iClicker
(Remote)
Getting Started with i>clicker
PC Quick Start Guide - http://www.iclicker.com/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=h1vGbhn95Nw%3d&tabid=176
MAC Quick Start Guide - http://www.iclicker.com/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=8s5%2fMuhcNhE%3d&tabid=176
Instructor Checklist: Getting Started with i>clicker
First Day of Class Materials A zip file including everything you need to introduce i>clicker to your students: PowerPoint Slides, Syllabus Attachment, and a Handout for your students.
Registration All-In-One Steps and troubleshooting tips.
Hardware and Software Set Up A self-running PowerPoint slide show to walk you through initial set-up of your i>clicker system. - http://www.iclicker.com/dnn/Portals/0/Hardware-SoftwareSetup0308.ppt
Full Support
CUSTOMER SERVICESales and Ordering Information
9am – 5pm EST, M – F [email protected]
Technical Support9am – 11pm EST, M – F [email protected]
iClicker Price Quote
To:
Qty 50010
SUBTOTAL
Shipping
Taxes
Duties & Fees
FINAL
1-4292-0049-9 FREE1-4292-0049-9 $185
Individual carrying case 1-4292-0661-6 $122.50 $0.00
Producti>clicker remotes
Total Price$1,350.00
ISBN Unit Net Cost0-7167-7939-0 $27.00
41 Madison Avenue38th FloorNew York, NY 10010
FREE Receiver Kits*
ADDITIONAL Receiver Kits
FREE$185.00
888-938-8881 T212-561-8260 T646-417-5476 F
Jean & Charles Schulz Information CenterSonoma State University1801 E. Cotati Ave. Fax 646-417-5476
Price Quote: Thursday, December 04, 2008
$1,370.25
Kathryn Jeon (717.664.2528/[email protected])From: Janie Pierce-Bratcher
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
* You are eligible for your first free receiver kit with the purchase of 75 remotes. Your second free kit is awarded with the purchase of 200 remotes; the third with the purchase of 300 remotes; and so on. Each receiver kit contains one receiver (base station) with USB cord, one 256 MB flash drive (containing the software & user guides), and two blue instructor remotes. Software is always free and available for download from our website www.iclicker.com. User guides and documentation may be downloaded as well.
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Webinar
Training
References:
http://www.against-the-grain.comhttp://www.iclicker.comhttp://images.google.comTwetten, Jim., Smith, M. K.. Julius, Jim., and Murphy-Boyer, Linda. Successful Clicker Standardization:Standardizing on a single clicker system enhances pedagogical support while reducing logistical support issues and student costs., EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 30, Number 4, 2007, http://www.educause.edu/Community/MemDir/Profiles/JimJulius/54574
Presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G0WzfitDBA – Western Washington University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW9dQ2njC30 - UC Berkely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaQRHzB-Qwc - Faculty and students’ interview