i>Clicker for Instructors Canvas Quick Start Guide

Canvas QuickStart Guide: i>Clicker Set Up WhoThis Tip Sheet is written for  Faculty  GTFs  Course Designers  Graders  Students WhenBefore the course begins. WhyThe UO currently recommends faculty who want to use clickers adopt "i>Clicker", a product originally developed at the University of Illinois and is now available commercially. We expect that individual students will buy their own clickers ("remotes"), typically from the Duck Store. The UO provides instructors with base stations ("receivers"), plus training and technical support. The i>Clicker system is very easy to use, inexpensive, and integrates well with other UO systems such as Canvas. In its first term at UO, fall 2008, it was used by more than 4100 students.

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Table of Contents: A.Getting StartedGetting Started Inform students/Getting iClicker Base and Software B.Configure i>ClickerConfigure i>Clicker Logging into Canvas using iClicker Software C.Synchronize RosterSynchronize Roster Syncing Canvas roster with iClicker D.Upload GradesUpload Grades Uploading grades from iClicker to Canvas

A. Getting Started Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

1. 1. Order clickers for your students to purchase We treat clickers just like textbooks. You'll want to place an order at the bookstore a month or more before the start of the term so your students can buy the clickers. The Duck Store (UO Bookstore) is well organized to handle i>Clicker orders. I>clicker 2 remotes are for sale for $50.05 new, and $38.00 use. The i>Clicker 1 remote is still usable, however it all comes down to the types of questions the instructor is asking in class. If the polling consists of alphanumeric inputs then the instructor would require students to purchase the i>clicker 2’s. Also the bookstore is NOT buying back i>Clicker 1 remotes, students who want to sell their older i>clickers can access this Rebate link (Links to an external site.). Students can also sell their remotes online and get a few more dollars on Amazon or Ebay. Students can use the same clicker in multiple courses.Rebate link (Links to an external site.) Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

2. 2. Tell your students your plans You'll want to make sure that your syllabus has appropriate instructions for the students to buy their own i>clicker remotes. You will also want to let students know they need to register their i>Clicker remotes on Canvas using the i>Clicker tool within their course. It's really easy -- here is the guide that we have created to help students register their i>Clickers: Registering Student i>Clickers in CanvasRegistering Student i>Clickers in Canvas Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

3. 3. Stop by CMET Consulting to grab your "Instructor Kit" and in-person training: You'll need an "instructor kit" to take to class when you use clickers. Faculty planning to use clickers can borrow the kit for the duration of their instruction at the UO from CMET Consulting in the basement of the Knight Library in Room 19. Room 19 The instructor kit includes: i>Clicker base station (receiver), two i>Clickers (remotes), and a USB flash drive. You'll need to plug the base station into your laptop computer for polling students during class. When you stop by Consulting to grab your instructor kit, we will add you name to our i>Clicker instructors list so that we can make sure you receive important updates. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

4. 4. Download and/or update the software To download i>Clicker software, please visit the website. Select the ZIP file for your specific computer (mac or PC). Make sure to “unzip” the files after downloading, we frequently update these downloads to contain the latest version of i>Clicker.website Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

B. Configure i>Clicker Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

1. Open i>Clicker When you open i>clicker, you will see the Welcome Screen with no courses listed. Click the + Create button to add your course. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

2. Create New Course The Create New Course window appears. Enter your Course Name. This information will serve as the unique identifier for your course. Click the Create button. i>clicker automatically creates a new course folder in your i>clicker 7 Classes folder. The New Course window closes and you are returned to the Welcome Screen with your course name in the list of courses. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

3. Go to Settings Select your course name from the course list and click Settings. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

4. Go to Gradebook Tab Click the Gradebook tab near the top of the new window. In the Learning management system (LMS) section, Canvas should be pre- selected. Click the Select Course button in the Learning management system (LMS) section. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

5. Log into Canvas Next a screen will pop-up and you will be asked to log into Canvas to select the course to use with i>Clicker. Please enter your DuckID and corresponding password and press “Login”. Make sure the “Automatically log me in to my LMS” box is selected at the bottom. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

6. Log into Canvas You will be asked if you would like to share your account with i>Clicker, as shown below. To continue, click “Log in”. Note: We are currently experiencing cases where this login step appears in Arabic as shown below… we are aware of the situation and currently working on it, however this does not affect the functionality of the system. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

7. Log into Canvas Your list of Canvas courses should be shown. Select the course that matches the course you created in i>Clicker and click Select. Note: We are currently experiencing cases where this login step appears in Arabic as shown below… we are aware of the situation and currently working on it, however this does not affect the functionality of the system. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

C. Synchronize Roster Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

1. Import LMS roster into i>clicker Open i>Clicker 7 and click on Gradebook. Click the Sync Roster icon. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

1b. Import LMS roster into i>clicker Your Canvas roster will be downloaded, and you will receive a message that your roster downloaded successfully. NOTE: If your Canvas credentials were not saved during course setup in i>clicker, you will need to enter your credentials. TIP: It is recommended that you Sync Roster after drop/add periods are over in order to keep your roster up-to-date. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

D. Upload Grades Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

1. Open Gradebook Launch i>clicker, select your course and click Open Gradebook. From the Gradebook main window, select Sync Scores. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

2. Upload Sessions The Upload Scores to LMS to select sessions window appears. Select the session(s) you wish to upload and click Next. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

2b. Upload Sessions The Upload Scores to LMS customize data window appears. From this window you can choose to: o Upload each session as a separate entry o Aggregate sessions together as a single entry o Upload total points o Upload performance points only o Upload participation points only o Upload both performance points and participation points as separate entries Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload

3. Finished! Make your selections and click Upload. Your data will be uploaded to Canvas, and you will receive a confirmation message. NOTE: If your Canvas credentials were not saved during course setup in i>clicker, you will need to enter your credentials. NOTE: The scores will be uploaded into your LMS Gradebook as numeric quiz grades in the i>Clicker polling data scores category. You will be able to edit individual student i>Clicker scores within the LMS after you’ve uploaded the data. Getting Started Configure i>Clicker Synchronize Roster Upload