Administering iClicker Cloud for your course means that you need to familiarize yourself with both the iClicker software application installed on your device, as well as the instructor website:
- Use iClicker Cloud 6.1.0 desktop application when you start running your polls in class. The app is required for running polls.
- Use https://instructor.iclicker.com/ website for everything else like configuring settings and syncing your roster.
Installing Desktop Software
- Navigate to the app download page at https://www.iclicker.com/downloads/iclicker-cloud/
- Choose the appropriate operating system based on your device (Mac or PC)
- The file should automatically download. If needed, allow permissions to download on your browser.
- Once it is finished, you should find the install file on your downloads folder.
- For Mac users, double-click on the file. A pop-up will appear that will ask you to drag the iClicker Cloud install file to your Applications folder, which should be found under your Desktop folder.
- For PC users, a ZIP file will be downloaded to your Downloads folder. Right-click on the file and select “Extract All”. This will create a folder that contains “iClicker Cloud.exe”, double-click to launch.
- Once you launch the app, you will be prompted to sign in. Click on “Sign in through your campus portal” at the bottom and select University of California Berkeley.
- Enter your CalNet ID and password.
- If you get a pop up that says “Couldn’t connect to iClicker”, move the window out of the way to see the window beneath that says “Check for a Duo Push”. Do 2-Factor Authentication on your Duo app and approve the request.
- Once logged in, you will see a list of your courses.
Configure Screen Sharing Settings (for Mac)
iClicker Cloud works by sending a screenshot of your screen or presentation during your class to your students’ devices. For Mac, you need to enable screen sharing manually.
- Navigate to your Mac’s Settings
- Click on “Privacy and Security”
- On the list, find “Screen Recording” and click on it
- Toggle the switch next to iClicker Cloud so that it turns blue
- You may need to enter your Mac’s Username and Password to confirm. If you have a device issued by the school and have no administrator access to change this setting, kindly reach out to the IT Customer Service Help Desk through https://technology.berkeley.edu/contact-us
Please check out other KB Articles in this series:
iClicker Cloud for Instructors Part 1: Logging in and Creating your Course
iClicker Cloud for Instructors Part 2: Course Settings and Roster Sync
iClicker Cloud for Instructors Part 3: Installing Desktop Software
iClicker Cloud for Instructors Part 4: Running a Poll
iClicker Cloud for Instructors Part 5: Grade Syncing with bCourses