Overview
iClicker Cloud polling can be run in-person or remotely.
In-person iClicker polling can be run from a UConn classroom computer or from an instructor’s laptop.
All UConn classroom computers have the iClicker Cloud application installed, and polling can be run via the iClicker Cloud desktop shortcut.
If you plan to run iClicker polling from your external laptop, you will need to download and install the iClicker Cloud software to your device.
When using a laptop, if any students will be using the iClicker Remote 2 to participate in the polling, be sure to bring an iClicker base to connect to the laptop. To receive an iClicker base, please email edtech@uconn.edu
If all students are using the iClicker Student app, the base is not needed.
Remote iClicker polling can be run from the instructor’s computer.
You will need to download and install the iClicker Cloud software to your device.
To participate remotely all students will need to use the iClicker student App.
Starting the Polling Session
It is recommended to start the iClicker Polling session at the start of class.
Open the iClicker Cloud application.
Log in with your iClicker instructor account if needed.
Hover your cursor over the course and click Start Class. This officially starts the polling session, and students using the iClicker App will be able to join the session.
From the iClicker control strip, click Poll.
Once the Polling session is active, you can open your presentation software and present until you reach a slide displaying a poll question.
Activating a Poll Question
Once you have reached a slide that contains a poll question, if needed, specify the poll question type from the drop-down menu.
To start the poll, click the green Play button.
While polling is active, you can monitor the elapsed time and the number of responses from the control strip.
When you are ready to end the polling window, click the red Stop button.
After the Poll Question
Once the polling window has closed, if you would like to review & discuss the results of the poll with the class, click on the Results button.
By default poll questions are ungraded as shown above. If there is a correct answer, you can click on the correct option to mark it. If you iClicker scoring system is setup to award credit for correct responses, credit will be awarded once your end the polling session and participation data is uploaded to iClicker Cloud.
Once you are ready to start the next poll question repeat the process outlined above.
Ending the Polling Session
At the end of the class session, you will need to end the iClicker polling session. Once the Polling session is ended, all student participation data will automatically upload to your iClicker Course. From there participation scores can be synced to your HuskyCT course Grade Center.
To end the polling session, click on the arrow between the cloud and the play button.
Then click End, and then End Class to close the application once the class is complete.
For further information or assistance with HuskyCT, contact the Educational Technology Office at edtech@uconn.edu or (860) 486-5052.