ASTR101-503, Professor Suntzeff 2010A An i>clicker remote is required for this course. You can purchase it through the bookstore. The clicker/a coupon may be packaged with your text for an additional discount.How will we use the clicker? I pose questions on the screen during lecture. You answer using your i>clicker remote. Class results are tallied. I display a graph with the class results on the screen. We discuss the questions and answers. You get points (for participating and/or answering correctly)! You do not get extra points if you throw the clicker and hit the professor.How do you vote? Turn on the clicker by pressing the bottom “On/Off” button. (if you don’t know what On/Off means, maybe you should have applied to tu.) A blue “Power” light will appear at the top of the remote.How do you vote? When I ask a question in class (and start the timer), select A, B, C, D, or E as your vote. I may also ask you to talk about your possible choice/answer with your neighbor or in groups.How do you know your vote was received? Check your “Vote Status” Light: Green light = your vote was sent AND received. Red flashing light = you need to vote again. Not sure you saw the light? Just vote again. Want to change your vote? You can vote again as long as the timer is still going.Registering your i>clicker You can earn points for your i>clicker responses. You will get 2 points for answering the question, and 1 extra point if you have the right answer. Until you register your i>clicker, your responses are tied to your clicker remote ID (located on the back of your clicker), rather than to you. When you do register, your previously recorded voting responses will be assigned to you.Registering your i>clicker online REGISTER AT www.iclicker.com 1. Go to www.iclicker.com. 2. Click “REGISTER.” 3. Enter these 4 details and click “submit.” IMPORTANT!! You MUST enter your UIN ID in the STUDENT ID field to ensure proper crediting. Your name/ID will scroll down the screen. When you see your name or ID, press the letter shown beside it. Another letter will then appear. Press that second letter. You are registered! Registering your i>clicker in class We will not be using this method We are using a different frequency than the default for this class. The frequency we are using is [BA]. At the beginning of each class: Hold your On/Off button for 2 seconds (the blue Power Light will flash) Enter [frequency] Your “Vote Status” light will turn green after you’ve entered this new frequency. Your frequency is now changed for the duration of the lecture & you may vote. Changing Your FrequencyOther tips If you bought a used clicker, replace the batteries. Register your clicker by 28 January 2010. Before using a new clicker for the first time, pull the plastic tab out of the battery compartment. Bring your clicker to class every day! Make sure your remote is on when voting! Check out www.iclicker.com for FAQs. Contact [email protected] for
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