iClicker Student Guide
About the iClicker Student Account
iClicker Student is the mobile or web application students use in their class to participate in polling activities.
It can be accessed from mobile devices, tablets, or laptops.
Student Information
- For more iClicker tutorials, visit iClicker Student Support (external link, opens in new window)
- Check the iClicker system requirements (external link, opens in new window) before installation
- For student support, please email: clickerhelp@torontomu.ca
Disclaimer: Please do not purchase a clicker remote for your remote classes. If your course is being held remotely, you cannot participate with the iClicker remotes.
To participate in a class polling session, you will need an iClicker Student account.
You may also choose to download the free mobile app called "iClicker Student" app from the App Store or Google Play store.
- If you do not already have an iClicker Student Account, select 'Sign Up!' on https://student.iclicker.com/#/login (external link, opens in new window) to register for a new iClicker Student account.
- Enter 'Toronto Metropolitan University' as your institution.
- Complete the Sign Up form:
- In the 'TMU Username' field, you MUST enter your university username and NOT your student number.
- It is important that the other information you enter, matches with your official Toronto Metropolitan University information.
- Please DO NOT register with a non-university email address or create a duplicate account. This will create issues for both you and your instructor. You will not earn marks for the account that is not associated with your TMU email.
If you already have an iClicker Student Account, enter your credentials and Sign In.
IMPORTANT: Do not create more than one iClicker Student account! You will only receive credit from a single account. You can edit your account information in your profile if needed.
Adding a Course
- Select the '+ icon' to add a course. To find a course, use the following information:
- Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University
- Course: Find your course using the course name, course code or your instructor's name.
- Once the results appear, select your course.
This course will appear in your Courses list whenever you log in to iClicker Student. Select the course name to access course sessions.
Participate in Class
- You can use the iClicker Student App to participate via the mobile application on your smartphone or tablet, or the iClicker website on your laptop.
- You will be alerted when a polling session is active, join the session to participate.
- After joining the session, your screen will automatically update and prompt you to answer questions whenever polling begins.
Navigating through the iClicker Student App:
- Participate in polls (external link, opens in new window)
- Participate in quizzes (external link, opens in new window)
- View course history (external link, opens in new window)
Disclaimer for Remotes
Disclaimer: Please do not purchase a clicker remote for your remote classes. If your course is being held remotely, you cannot participate with the iClicker remotes.
Updating your Subscription
After creating an account on the iClicker Student site, you will have a 14 days free trial period to use this account after which point you will need to subscribe and make a payment to continue participating in your class polling sessions.
How and Where to Extend your Subcription
- Option 1: Toronto Metropolitan University Bookstore
- You can purchase an iClicker Student access code from the Campus Store (opens in new window) .
- Scroll down and select either 'iClicker (12 months)' or 'iClicker (6 months), and click 'Search.'
- Click 'Add To Cart,' and then purchase your access code by clicking 'eBook Shopping Cart'.
- To activate your access code, enter in the access code into the 'Subscriptions' section of your iClicker Student account.
- Note: To enter the access code, you will need to go to the iClicker Student website. You cannot enter while you are on the mobile application.
- Option 2: Macmillan Canadian Student Store
- You can purchase an access code at the Macmillan Canadian Student Store (external link) .
- Enter in the access code into the 'Subscriptions' section of your iClicker Student account.
- Note: To enter the access code, you will need to go to the iClicker Student website. You cannot enter while you are on the mobile application.
- Option 3: Extend your subscription through the iClicker Student Website
- Select 'Subscriptions' from the iClicker Student menu on the website. Your remaining subscription is visible here.
- Click 'Purchase Subscription.' You can extend a subscription by purchasing a subscription here.
- Note: Paying through the iClicker Student website will result in charges in US Dollars.