Student Instructions For Setting up Turning Point Response Cards (Clickers)

Before you use the clicker in class you must:

1.) Identify the Device ID number on the back of your clicker (A 6-digit letter/number combination that is located just below the bar code).

2.) Enter that Device ID number on iCampus in the "Student Information" Channel.

If for some reason, you do not have a place to enter the number, you will need to add a student information "channel" for your clicker number. Instructions on how to do that can be found by clicking here.

3.) The instructor will email you with your "Clicker Table Number". This number will be between 1 and 160 and you can use it in class ("on screen") to see if your responses have been received.

Now you are ready to use your clicker in class...

1.       Come to class, and get out your clicker.

2.       For the older model clickers, to "login" to the class, when your instructor tells you to, enter the following on your clicker's keypad:

  • GO
  • (channel number)
  • GO
    •

    GO means to press the "go" button.
    For Dr. Jay's class in MLT 208, the channel number is 72.
    For Dr. Jay's class in MLT 210, the channel number is 68.
    Press the "go" button a second time.

    For the newer clicker models with the LCD screen, there is a somewhat different login procedure, which begins by pressing the "MENU" button. You can either follow the on-screen instructions to select the proper channel, or we will go through how to use the newer models in class.

    3.       When your instructor tells you to, you can use your pad to respond to the questions in the presentation.

    Tips

    Since the response pad numbers in class are ordered according to the Device ID, if you are enrolled in more than one class that uses the Turning Point clickers, then the assigned response pad number (your position in the response table) for each class may be different. Please make a note of the response pad number (your table position) assigned to you for each class, and write it down as a reminder.

    If a pad stops responding, responds as the incorrect pad number, or gives you difficulty in any way:

    1.       Inform your instructor right away so they can check to make sure your clicker is registered properly.

    2.       Try replacing the batteries in the pad with fresh ones.

    3.       Take your response card to TechZone in the Bone Student Center. They can help you diagnose and fix any problems with the clickers.

    If you have additional questions about clickers at ISU, log onto http://www.ctss.ilstu.edu/clickers/students/.
    If you have additional questions about the Turning Point software or system, log onto www.turningtechnologies.com.