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Clicker @ SDSU

SDSU Instructional Technology Services

Student FAQ

Note: Do NOT register your clicker at iclicker.com. This will not register your clicker for your courses. Register on your Blackboard course site!

1. How do I know if I need a clicker?
2. Why do I need a clicker?
3. Where do I get my clicker?
4. How much is the clicker?
5. How many clickers do I need?
6. How do I register my clicker?
7. How do I use my clicker?
8. How do I get my rebate?
9. Why don't I see my clicker scores in MyGrades?

1. How do I know if I need a clicker? You should have received notification if your professor is using the i>clicker remote polling device in your course this semester.

2. Why do I need a clicker? A clicker is an audience response device often used for in-class participation and voting. If required by your professor, you must bring it to class every day. You might be graded on your in-class feedback and/or participation. 

3. Where do I get my clicker? Clickers can be purchased at the SDSU BookStore.

4. How much is the clicker? The i>clicker2 remote device costs $44.99 at the SDSU BookStore. There are rebates available to help cut costs.

5. How many clickers do I need? You only need one clicker. You need to register your clicker in every class that is using them.

6. How do I register my clicker? You will need to register your i>clicker remote in every class that is using them in order to receive credit for participation and performance. You can register on each Blackboard Course site:

In addition, we have created a short demonstration video to show the steps.

Please do not register on the iclicker site!

7. How do I use my clicker?i>clicker was chosen for ease of use among other things. While polling is open, you can continue to change your vote as many times as you want. The remote will display a checkmark when your answer has been successfully received. Once polling is closed, you can no longer change or submit a response. There are also directions on the back of the remote. For additional information, please see the Student Quick Start Guide.

8. How do I get my rebate?
To help offset the cost of the new clicker, we have worked with the SDSU Bookstore and the i>clicker company to get the following rebates.
SDSU Bookstore Rebate: A student purchase of $250 or more in one visit which includes the new i>clicker automatically receives an instant $10 credit at the register. The i>clicker costs $44.99 Save your receipts!
i>clicker Rebate: i>clicker has agreed to give an additional $10 rebate to students who return their old eInstruction clicker. This is a two-step process which includes returning your old eInstruction clicker to the Bookstore and mailing your rebate paperwork to the i>clicker company. Your rebate form must be postmarked within 30 days from purchase of the new clicker.
The steps are:

a. Bring your old eInstruction clicker with you to the Bookstore. Immediately after purchasing your new i>clicker, or for up to 30 days thereafter, go to the SDSU Refund Counter to return your old clicker. You will need your new i>clicker receipt and the old eInstruction clicker SERIAL NUMBER. (The serial number is displayed when you first turn on your clicker.) Upon completion, the cashier will provide an instruction card with details on how to get the i>clicker corporate rebate

b. Mail the i>clicker Rebate Form to i>clicker. See i>clicker rebate page for instructions. A copy of your i>clicker receipt is required as part of the rebate paperwork. You can download the i>clicker Rebate Form at http://iclicker.com/Customers/education/SanDiegoStateUniversityRebate/

9. Why don't I see my clicker scores in MyGrades?
Clicker scores don't automatically feed into the Grade Center. It's a manual process that your professor completes when they are ready. Many professors upload clicker scores periodically instead of immediately. If you are concerned, ask your professor.