FAQ for i>Clicker
1.What is i>Clicker?
i>Clicker is a response system through which students can interact within a lecture, contributing responses that can be detected only by the receiving hardware. So, for example, you can respond to a question posed in class without other students around you knowing your answer. The handheld input device you will have allows responses to multiple choice or true/false type questions.
2.Why are we using i>Clicker?
There is much research to indicate that increasing student interaction within a lecture enhances learning. The following links to numerous publications on the topic: . The aim is for you to be fully engaged in the lectures. It is also hoped that the lecturers will be able to identify problem areas and address them directly in the lectures, rather than either spending time on material that most students fully understand or skimming through material many students do not grasp.
3.Where can I get one, and how much will it cost?
The handheld i>Clicker devices can be bought from the UBC bookstore. Thepresent cost is $35.10 plus taxes. You should be able to sell your clicker back to the store at the end of the year should you wish. The clicker / a rebate coupon may be packaged with your text for an additional discount.
4.Will my i>Clicker responses count towards my grade?
Yes, i>Clicker responses will carry a weighting of 3% of the final grade. Inaddition, should your final grade be “borderline” (say, close to the pass/fail or B+/A- boundaries), special consideration will be given to your i>Clicker answers. Some credit will be given for attendance in a lecture, even if no correct responses were submitted.
5.What if I miss a class?
There will be no marks awarded for the first three lectures, since it isexpected that not all students will have their i>Clicker devices in the first week. After that, marks will be recorded for each student for each lecture. You will be allowed to be absent for up to three lectures beyond the first three. That is to say, you may be absent from three lectureswithout penalty. A fourth lecture missed, however, will score zero. There will be no claims for extenuating circumstances considered for absence at lectures. Should you find that you are required to miss substantially more than three lectures you should arrange to speak to your instructor.
6.Can I bring more than one i>Clicker to class?
No, responses may not be submitted by proxy. Any student caught responding to in-class questions with more than one i>Clicker device will be considered to have committed an academic offence. This is also true for cases where a student has passed his/her i>Clicker to another student during the lecture. Our rule is “One student, one clicker.”.
7.What if my battery runs out?
Your i>Clicker device will warn you when about 10 hours of battery life remains.At that point it is advisable to carry a spare AAA battery.
8.What if I forget my i>Clicker? Will there be spare ones to hand out?
You should ensure you have your i>Clicker with you for each class, as spareones will not be available to give out.
9.What if I change my mind after entering an answer to a question?
You can change your response as many times as you want per question, up to when the time permitted for that question runs out. Your final answer will be recorded for grading purposes.
10.What if I change sections?
You should always try to attend the lectures for the section on which youare registered. However, should you be unable to attend the lecture for your section and there is another class the same day that you can make, you may attend that lecture and have your i>Clicker inputs recorded. You may not provide i>Clicker responses for more than one STAT 200 lecture in the same day. Note that the questions posed will not be the same in each section, and it is possible that the sections will not be synchronised exactly. The three sections will each contain approximately the same number of i>Clicker questions that count for assessment.
11.Will I need my i>Clicker for the midterm tests and final exam?
No. You will need your i>Clicker in lectures only.