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iClickers are one of the 3 main supported polling tools available on campus. For more information on iClicker, see the [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/catalogs/centrally-supported-tools/iclicker ITMS page].
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.  


The other polling tool choices are Vevox (centrally supported) and Mathmatize (currently a pilot in Math).
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.


The primary advantage to Vevox is that we have an enterprise license, so it is free for both instructors and students to use, unlike iClicker which requires students to purchase a license.
 
 
'''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