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Self-Paced Polling - iclicker v6
Self-paced polling allows students to answer questions at their own pace. You may use self-paced polling with an answer key so that students can receive immediate feedback. You must register students with the iclickers prior to polling if you want to assign grades.
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Note: Self-paced polling is only available with iclicker 2 remotes. We have one set of these available at the Help Desk.
Using Self-Paced Polling Without an Answer Key
You will need to grade the polling results after the session if you choose to use self-paced polling without an answer key.
Step 1:Open the iclicker program on your computer. Select your course and click Choose.
 Step 2:Click the Self-Paced Polling tab and choose Start Self-Paced Polling.
 Step 3:Under Polling Settings, set your time limit or choose No time limit to stop the session manually.
 Step 4:Under Answer Key, check I Do not have an answer key. Enter the number of questions you will be asking. Click Start Polling.
 Step 5:The self-paced toolbar will appear and students can begin answering questions. Click the Progress Chart icon to view real-time results, and click the Stop button to end the session.
Creating an Answer Key
Step 1:Open the iclicker program on your computer. Select your course and click Choose.
Step 2:Click the Self-Paced Polling tab and choose New Answer Key.
 Step 3:Adjust the number of questions on your quiz. Click the up or down arrow or highlight the existing number, type the new number, and press the [Enter] key.
 Step 4:Click in the Correct Answer column of each question and enter the correct answer. Answers can be A-E, numeric, or alphanumeric. They are not case sensitive.
 Step 5:Assign the number of points for each question by clicking in the Points column and entering the correct number.
 Step 6:Click Save when you have completed the answer key. Step 7:Enter a name for your quiz and click Save. The quiz will save in your class folder under the iclicker folder.
Using Self-Paced Polling With an Answer Key
You will need to create an answer key prior to setting this up. Using the answer key will allow students to receive immediate feedback on their response.
Step 1:Open the iclicker program on your computer. Select your course and click Choose.
Step 2:Click the Self-Paced Polling tab and choose Start Self-Paced Session.
 Step 3:Under Polling Settings, set your time limit or choose No time limit to stop the session manually.
 Step 4:Under Answer Key, check I have and answer key and click Browse...
 Step 5:Locate and double click on the name of the answer key to your quiz.
 Step 6:The file name appears in the field. Click Start Polling.
 Step 7:The self-paced toolbar will appear and students may begin answering questions. Click the Progress chart icon to view real-time results, and click the Stop button to end the session.
From:
http://www1.iclicker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/iclicker624_UserGuide2.pdf
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