iClicker Cloud

iClicker logoiClicker Cloud provides user-friendly technology that enables instructors and students to interact dynamically through question-and-answer polling, and accurately record results to improve learning outcomes.

iClicker Cloud is the cloud-based iClicker option. Resources for iClicker Cloud are available from the iClicker.com website.

Some examples of using iClicker polling in the classroom include:

  • Quickly gathering student feedback about a topic discussed
  • Checking a student's understanding of a lecture material by integrating questions within a PowerPoint
  • Generate discussion questions to initiate collaboration and peer learning.

Faculty Resources

To use iClicker in an SJSU class, faculty can follow these steps: 

  1. Fill out the Faculty iClicker Request Form on the CFETI website.
    • Wait for a reply from CFETI, or continue with these steps:

  2. Create an account at iclicker.com
    • The iClicker account is free for SJSU faculty

  3. Install the iClicker Cloud program onto your computer
    • Download the program from iclicker.com
    • Macintosh or Windows versions available

  4. Create an iClicker class
    • Create an iClicker class from the iClicker program on your computer or at iclicker.com

There are more details including adjusting settings and Canvas integration. CFETI can assist with your installation and use of iClicker!

Faculty iClicker Request Form: Please complete the request form if you are interested in using iClicker in your course.

iClicker Active Learning Center: Tips, best practices and events.

iClicker Instructor Resources Page: Solutions for instructors.

iClicker Accessibility Information: Information on how clicker remotes meet accessibility standards.

Instructor Clicker Resource Guide [pdf]: A pedagogical guide to effectively use clickers in the classroom.

iClicker’s AI Tool: iClicker’s AI Question Creator swiftly generates unique, unsearchable questions for polls, quizzes, assignments and more. Tailored to your teaching style and course needs, these questions provides a more authentic assessment of students’ comprehension of the course content.

Student Resources

To use iClicker in an SJSU class, students basically need to complete two steps: 

  1. Create an account at iClicker.com
    • The iClicker account is free for SJSU students
    • Only one account is needed for all SJSU classes
    • Many students use iClicker - and may already have an iClicker account

  2. Add your class to your iClicker account
    • Your instructor will let you know when they have created an iClicker class, what it is named, and how to find it.
    • Add the class to your account at iclicker.com, or to the iClicker app.  

iClicker Account Setup Guide [pdf]
Step-by-step guide on how to create your iClicker account. Also includes information on acquiring the iClicker mobile app. 

iClicker Add Your Course Setup Guide [pdf]
Step-by-step guide for both browsers and mobile applications on how to add a course to your iClicker account. 

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