iClicker Reviews

“versatile polling for class”

Pros

Using it feels quick and easy for me and I find the range of question types for polling very useful. I also appreciate the anonymous mode because it encourages more honest responses especially for sensitive topics.

Cons

My only real concern is that the tool itself can sometimes become more of a distraction than an actual benefit for students.

“fun classroom engagement tool”

Pros

Back in college, I used this all the time and I found it consistently did exactly what it was supposed to do. I also enjoyed how it made class participation more engaging for everyone.

Cons

Every now and then, it had trouble registering clicks properly and getting the iClicker set up in the beginning was a little confusing.

“best pick for classroom polling”

Pros

During my undergraduate studies, I relied on it to track attendance and manage in-class participation and I never ran into technical issues with it. In my experience, it stands out as one of the best classroom polling tools available and I would confidently recommend it to any instructor considering this kind of technology.

Cons

There really aren't any major downsides that come to mind. The only minor issue is that when several professors are using the platform, students need to be on the correct channel or their participation won't be recorded. Still, that's very simple to verify and correct if someone ends up in the wrong place.

“reliable tool that lasts”

Pros

After four years of using this device, I've found it to be dependable and easy to use. I keep it in my backpack and use it whenever needed and I've noticed it holds up well even with regular movement. The battery life has been strong in my experience and I always feel confident that my responses are properly submitted.

Cons

Switching the response frequency for different classes, like changing from AA to AB, was kind of a hassle even though I understand why that setup is necessary. A few times I forgot to switch it and I ended up losing attendance points for a lecture which was frustrating even if it was ultimately my own fault.

“fast group responses”

Pros

Handling large groups feels much more manageable with this tool and I've found it helps us collect responses quickly and efficiently.

Cons

There have been a few glitches now and then and some people in our group haven't been able to use it, although it doesn't happen very often.

“instant quiz feedback delight”

Pros

Using this software daily for in-class quizzes has been very convenient for me and I really appreciate how simple it is to use. I also like that results appear instantly with immediate feedback.

Cons

One thing I liked least is not having access to the data afterward so I can't go back and review the questions I got wrong.

“engaging and freeing for learning”

Pros

From my experience, it really brought the class into the lesson and I noticed students felt more comfortable participating. I found it encouraged people to engage without pressure and created a more open learning environment.

Cons

There were a few times when responses didn't get recorded, or the program failed to sync properly with the students.

“instant feedback for seminars”

Pros

Immediate feedback during large seminars has been very convenient for me and I find the overall process very easy.

Cons

There have been some glitches and occasional connectivity problems.

“quick setup and simple controls”

Pros

Getting started with it is fast and simple in my experience. I just join using a room code and I find the remote controls easy to use.

Cons

One downside is that the older remotes don't include screens which can leave some students at a disadvantage. The software also had a tendency to crash.

“all-in-one classroom helper”

Pros

In my classroom, I use this to encourage student participation through interactive questions and I also rely on it for attendance. I find it works well as an all-in-one classroom tool.

Cons

You might need to adjust the frequency settings so other people using it can align with your system. The software also doesn't really give reminders.

“versatile quizzes and surveys”

Pros

One thing that really stands out to me is the variety of question types available. I've used it both as a learning tool for quizzes and as a simple voting system for surveys and I find both uses very effective.

Cons

The software is fine overall but the clickers are a bit pricey since each participant needs their own device to take part.

“helpful instant quiz feedback”

Pros

Using it as a student, I found it very helpful for multiple-choice quizzes. I especially liked seeing the instant feedback with percentage breakdowns, as it helped me understand which topics needed more attention.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints about it at all.

“Limited and expensive”

Pros

From my experience, there are several ways to interact with students through this platform. I've found the remotes reliable but I also feel they are expensive compared to their limitations and I personally prefer the app-based participation options.

Cons

Remote offers very limited functionality which is disappointing given the price. For a product that costs this much, I expected more than just a handful of buttons for submitting responses.

“Interactive in class polling”

Pros

This year, I used the software for in-class multiple-choice questions to assess student understanding and I found it worked very well. I particularly appreciated the bar graph showing how students distributed their answers.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints about this software at all.

“engaging real time learning”

Pros

In my experience, it keeps students more engaged during class and helps reinforce key concepts effectively. I also find it useful for checking understanding in real time.

Cons

It can be somewhat costly for students since each person needs to buy their own clicker for class. It's also limited to multiple-choice responses so there's no option to enter free-response answers.

“clear responses”

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is the clean and clear bar graph that shows the percentage of responses for each option which I find very helpful for interpreting results quickly.

Cons

Mobile app tends to lag more compared to using the software on a laptop.

“Lecture based quiz reinforcement tool”

Pros

During my microbiology course, I used this software for quizzes throughout lectures and I found it very useful for reinforcing specific concepts and topics.

Cons

Downside was that the connection would randomly drop on both PC and mobile at times and I would occasionally miss the chance to answer a question because of it.

“great experience”

Pros

It was fantastic for me in measuring how well the class understood a specific topic.

Cons

The internet connection would drop if the website sat idle for a while.

“Real time classroom feedback”

Pros

During class, I found it really useful for giving feedback to the professor about questions in real time.

Cons

If it sits unused for a while, it tends to disconnect from the internet.

“Instant quiz response”

Pros

I used this for school and had a really good experience with it especially because I could see quizzes and responses happening instantly.

Cons

At times, it would glitch during class which made things frustrating.

“Fast comprehension checking”

Pros

In my microbiology class, I've found this software fantastic because my teacher uses it to quickly check how many students understand the material after teaching and it works really well for that purpose.

Cons

One thing people do complain about is the internet connection. If the app sits unused for a while, it sometimes disconnects and that can cause us to miss the chance to answer a question.

“instant student response analytics”

Pros

I find it very useful to get instant feedback in class on the percentage of students selecting each multiple-choice answer. It helps me quickly understand how students are responding overall.

Cons

Pausing the lecture to run polls and collect votes can be a little distracting at times.

“Flexible classroom assessment”

Pros

Using this with a large class has been a very effective way for me to check everyone's understanding and I honestly find it a better option than Kahoot. I also really appreciate that it supports different question types, including multiple choice and short answer which makes it more flexible for me.

Cons

Downside is that stopping the lecture so everyone can vote cuts into class time and it also takes extra time and effort for students to reconnect and submit their responses.

“Interactive learning engagement”

Pros

From my experience, classes feel much more interactive between students and teachers when this is used and I genuinely believe it improves the overall learning experience and adds more value during lectures.

Cons

A lot of professors seem to have trouble adjusting to the software at first. It becomes useful and simple enough once they learn how it works but the initial learning curve does take some time for staff.

“affordable software”

Pros

Using this in the classroom was a really positive experience for me. I found the technology affordable and simple for both students and professors and it helped make class sessions more interactive. I also found it useful for reviewing potential test questions and encouraging discussion and collaboration.

Cons

In classes with hundreds of students, only a small number of clickers seemed to stop working. That may have been related to battery life.