Syllabus Addendum Template for Clickers
It is important to inform students about the use of clickers in the classroom at the
beginning of the semester. To aid you in providing this information, FITL has
developed a template with information you may want to include in your syllabus
about the clicker technology. Feel free to modify the template to suit your course.
Use of Clickers in this Course
What are clickers?
The clickers is a small handheld device used to transmit student responses to inclass polls to the instructor.
Why are the clickers being used?
Clickers are used to assess student understanding, encourage collaboration and
improve student preparation. They help students stay involved in the lesson and
increase interactivity in the classroom.
How do students access clickers?
Incoming first-year and transfer students receive a clicker at the beginning of the
semester. Other students who need clickers can borrow for the semester or
academic year from the FITL Center in LC 444. All students using a clicker will need
to register the device through Blackboard before using.
When will we be using clickers?
(for example)
You are expected to bring your clicker to every class. OR: I will notify you when you
should bring your clicker to class. Our first day using clickers will be Thursday,
September 8th. It is good practice for students to always carry their clicker to class.
Participation
It is important to clarify to students how their participation with clickers will be
measured or evaluated; will it be used only to gauge their understanding of the
material, or will it be graded? For example:
Your participation in clicker polls is worth 5% of your final grade. OR: Clicker
quizzes replace the multiple-choice section of your final exam and are worth 15% of
your final grade.
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Technical Support
If your clicker is broken or lost, please notify me immediately. You can then
consult http://www.poly.edu/academics/support/FITL/clickers/students or
contact clickers@poly.edu for further information.
Academic Honesty
All clickers must be registered in Blackboard before use in this course. By
registering your clicker in Blackboard, you are tying your name and ID to that
clicker. Using another student’s clicker is the same as writing another
student’s name on your test. This is considered cheating, and will be treated
as such.