Clicker FAQ
Q. Which brand of clickers are we using?
A. We are using iClickers. They can be purchased new or used from the bookstore.
Q. Do I need to have an iClicker 2, or can I use the iClicker+?
A. An iClicker+ is fine, although you might like some of the features of the iClicker 2, as its built-in display will give you more status information.
Q. Can I use my clicker right out of the box? Do I have to register it?
A. You can use it right away, but you should register it as soon as possible so that you can see your clicker scores on the Canvas. Registration is performed on Canvas, using the iClicker Registration page.
Q. I already registered my clicker last year/quarter.
A. Please just (attempt to) re-register your iClicker as described in the previous question.
Q. I am sharing this clicker with a friend who is using it in another class this quarter. Will our registrations conflict?
A. You can both register, AS LONG AS YOU ARE NOT IN THE SAME CLASS. The registrations will not conflict. You need to make sure you are registered to get points for this class. Obviously, you can't share a clicker with a friend who is also in this class, but sharing with students in other classes will work registration-wise (logistics-wise is another matter, but up to you).
Q. I have been using my clicker since the first day of class, but I didn't register until the end of the 2nd week. Can I please get credit for those days?
A. The system records all clicks even for unregistered clickers, and will retroactively credit you after you register.
Q. I don't think my clicker clicks are getting to the clicker box. Can you give me credit?
A. If your iClicker2 shows a check mark on the screen it is reaching the box. If your older-model iClicker+ is flashing when you press the button, it is reaching the box. Make sure you've registered your clicker. The system records all clicks even for unregistered clickers, and will retroactively credit you when you register.
Q. Can we vote with our phones?
A. No, all clicker responses must be submitted via a registered iClicker remote when Lecture is in-person, and by Piazza polling if Lecture is remote over Zoom.
Q. Can I make up missed clicker points?
A. You get bonus clicker points for attending Discussion and sincerely participating. That is, clicker points from Discussion are not counted in the denominator of the grade calculation, only the numerator. We also drop 20% of clicker points. That is, the denominator is TotalClickerPoints * 0.8. In Canvas, the denominator won't reflect this until the end of the quarter.
Q. I forgot my clicker today, but I was in class. Here's evidence showing I was there and did the work. Can I get credit?
A. Sorry, no. The clicker forgiveness policy accommodates all kinds of mishaps. If that's not enough, see the above question on bonus clicker points.
Q. Are there the same number of clicks every day?
A. No. Many factors influence the number of clicks. One example is how much progress is made each day - sometimes we fall behind. There will be no clicks on in-class Quiz days, or in the unforeseen circumstance that Lecture is cancelled. The 20% clicks buffer and the making-up of clicker points in Discussion section help offset any variation. By the way, we also work exercises in class, and these will be counted as one or two clicks (we'll ask you to click in at the beginning and/or end of the exercise).