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iClicker is a popular polling tool available on campus. The advantage of iClickers over Vevox is that you can easily create and poll questions on-the-fly. Vevox requires that questions are pre-determined and input into the system in order to be polled. | |||
Normally iClickers have a cost associated with it for students, however the University has secured a no-charge pilot from August 16th, 2024 to August 15th, 2025. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/iclicker EdTech hub] for more information and resources. | |||
'''Centrally Supported:''' Yes | |||
'''Possible Alternatives:''' [[Vevox]], [[Mathmatize]]. | |||
'''Instructor Contact:''' Your [https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/profile-type/faculty-liaisons CTE Liaison] for pedagogical support. | |||
'''University Support:''' [mailto:learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca], [https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/1313800196/iClicker+REEF+-+Student+Response+System#iClickers-in-the-Classroom IST Knowledge base] | |||
'''Vendor Support:''' [https://mhe.my.site.com/iclicker/s/ iClicker support] | |||
'''Accessibility:''' [https://www.iclicker.com/accessibility/ Overview] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:39, 30 October 2024
iClicker is a popular polling tool available on campus. The advantage of iClickers over Vevox is that you can easily create and poll questions on-the-fly. Vevox requires that questions are pre-determined and input into the system in order to be polled.
Normally iClickers have a cost associated with it for students, however the University has secured a no-charge pilot from August 16th, 2024 to August 15th, 2025. As this is a centrally supported tool, see the EdTech hub for more information and resources.
Centrally Supported: Yes
Possible Alternatives: Vevox, Mathmatize.
Instructor Contact: Your CTE Liaison for pedagogical support.
University Support: learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca, IST Knowledge base
Vendor Support: iClicker support
Accessibility: Overview