For Students: Getting Ready

Clicker keypad options:

To participate in a clicker session, you will need a clicker keypad (ie., response device). If you own a web accessible mobile device, you may use it as a "clicker" after purchasing a special license that will give you access to the polling application. Otherwise, you can purchase an RF or an XR model clicker from the bookstore.

See instructions for these options, below:

Web Accessible 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 XR or RF 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. How to purchase a license for ResponseWare
2. How to use your mobile device as a clicker (can subsitute for the XR or RF clicker keypad; requires license purchase).
• Instructions (iPhone/iPhone only) (pdf)
• Instructions (other devices, such as Blackberry, laptops, etc) (pdf)
• Video tutorial (other devices, such as Blackberry, laptops, etc) (pdf)
3. Register your mobile device:
   If you have purchased a new clicker, or have borrowed a clicker from a friend for the semester, you must register your clicker 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 license code. Note : If you are a new student and cannot get to your portal site, use this page to register your clicker.

RF or XR model clicker keypads

1. Buying a RF or XR clicker keypad instructions(<--click here)
   
   • RF Model User Instructions (change the channel)
   • XR Model Basic User Instructions (change the channel, presentation mode, send a response). For full guide, click here.
     • Updating XR firmware

2. Register your clicker (for XR and RF models):
   If you have purchased a new clicker, or have borrowed a clicker from a friend for the semester, you must register your clicker 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 using the 6 character device ID located on the back of the keypad. Note: If you are a new student and cannot get to your portal site, use this page to register your clicker.

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).

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