For Students: Getting Ready

* Clicker device options and instructions

• Includes models (web-enabled or keypad), user instructions, registration information, etc.

* Confirm your ID is registered

• Lookup tool, that can be used after you have registered

* Problems (clicker not working, responses not recorded, lost/stolen)

Clicker response device options:

To participate in a clicker session, you will need a clicker response device. There are two options:

• a web-enabled device (e.g., your iPhone/iPad, Blackberry, laptop, etc).
• a clicker keypad device (purchase from Bookstore or from TurningTechnologies online.

If you own a web-enabled device, you may use it as a "clicker" after purchasing a ResponseWare license that will give you access to the polling application used in the classroom. Otherwise, you can purchase a clicker keypad from the bookstore. Purchasing and use instructions are provided, below:

Web-Enabled Mobile Devices (iPhone/iTouch, Blackberry, laptop, etc.)

• This option gives you access to http://rwpoll.com, which will allow you to use your mobile device to respond to your instructor's clicker presentation. IMPORTANT: For this to work, your instructor must login to ReponseWare web at the beginning of the presentation and provide you with a Session ID. Please confirm with your instructor that he or she plans to do this. If not, you must then purchase an RF-LCD model keypad (below).
• Compatible devices include personal mobile devices that can access the internet, such as an iPhone/iTouch, Blackberry smartphone, a Windows mobile device, or a laptop.
• Requirements: A ResponseWare license (see below) and ability to access internet web sites.

1. Read this ResponseWare Student FAQ document.
2. Purchase a license for ResponseWare.
3. Create an account at rwpoll.com using your RW license code (click the "Create an account now" link).
4. A ResponseWare app is available for iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android, and Blackberry. Visit your app store and search for the ResponseWare app and install it on your device.
   An app is not available for laptops; just use your web browser and go to http://rwpoll.com.
   Note: Blackberry users, if you are unable to find the app through your app store, it can be found at http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/downloads/, under Response Devices/Tools > ResponseWare.
5. Learn how to use your mobile device as a clicker:
• iPhone/iPod (pdf) video tutorial
• Other web-enabled devices (e.g., Blackberry, laptops, etc.) (pdf) video tutorial
6. Register your web-enabled device at your my.umd.edu page. You will see the clicker registration "portlet" under the Academics and Testudo tab. Click either the "Register clicker" or "Update clicker" link, and complete the form by entering your 8 character device ID, which was provided at rwpoll after you entered your license code. Note : If you are a new student and cannot get to your portal site, use this page to register your clicker.

Clicker Keypads

Important: NEVER SHARE your clicker with another student, as this will cause inconsistencies with the participant list resulting in your response not being recorded.

1. Buy a clicker keypad instructions
2. Learn to use your keypad:
• RF-LCD (new) or RF (older) models instructions (change the channel)

The following XR models are being phased out and can be problematic. Please do not buy any new or used devices of this model.

• Orange XR model basic user instructions (change the channel, presentation mode, send a response).
• Blue XR model basic user instructions (change the channel, presentation mode, send a response). For full guide, click here.
  • Update XR firmware for Blue XR

2. Register your clicker keypad: Register your web-enabled device at your my.umd.edu page. You will see the clicker registration "portlet" under the Academics and Testudo tab. Click either the "Register clicker" or "Update clicker" link, and complete the form by entering your 8 character device ID, which was provided at rwpoll after you entered your license code. Note : If you are a new student and cannot get to your portal site, use this page to register your clicker.

Lookup

Lookup clicker: If you wish to confirm your clicker registration in the system, you may use the clicker lookup.

Problems

Not sure your clicker is working? Is it defective or just the battery? Take it to the OIT helpdesk where they can test it for you. The helpdesk is located in Computer & Space Sciences (bldg. 224, room 1400). New batteries can be purchased at the UMD Bookstore.

Responses not recording? If not, please see this Clickers Common Issues List for things to try.

Lost/stolen clicker : Information on the steps to be taken immediately if you lose your keypad and prevent its misuse.