Here are some tips for getting started with iclicker:

Decide what type of iClicker you will allow students to use

iClicker is available as a hand held remote and mobile app. It is good to allow both as the mobile apps are more inexpensive but there are some used iClicker remotes around that students still use. In order to minimize clicker frequency conflict, different frequencies are used in different rooms.

Inform students of the use of iClickers in your course outline

It is a courtesy to let students know you are using iClicker. Also let them know whether mobile or hand held remotes are allowed. Let them know with iClicker mobile there is a 14 day trial and they don't have to pay until the trial is over. Contact cdrabik@sfu.ca to learn the price of the iClickers.

Let students know where to sign up for iClicker student mobile

Students go to https://www.iclicker.com/students/apps-and-remotes/web

Alert students who are using iClicker mobile that their sfu email must be used for course set up. This is important as without the use of the sfu email, the canvas integration won't work. They should also add their student number in the id field.

Set up the iClicker cloud integration

See https://mhe.my.site.com/iclicker/s/article/Instructor-Guide-iClicker-Cloud-Roster-Grade-Sync-with-Canvas

Note: As of the end of the fall 23 term, iClicker classic is no longer available.

Put the data collection notice in your course

Due to the canvas integration, a privacy notice is required for the use of iClicker. You are required to display the following text to students before they register for iClicker.  We recommend putting this in your long course outline or display to students in some manner before they register using the integration tool.

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iClicker collects personal information on behalf of SFU under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468), and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c. 165). 

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to facilitate engagement and interaction between the instructor and students. 

The information will be used by iClicker to facilitate engagement and interaction between the instructor and students in a face-to-face or virtual instructional space, score student responses, and record student attendance. 

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact the Centre for Educational Excellence, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, 778.782.7115.

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