Note: Instructor must have an iClicker base, at least one instructor iClicker, and iClicker software (either on a flash drive or installed on a laptop).

Step 1

Download iClicker Classic for Mac software then, mount the .dmg file.

Step 2

Create a new iClicker Classic folder on your desktop.

Step 3

Drag and drop the iclicker.app file from the .dmg disk image to the new iClicker Classic folder on your desktop.

Step 4

Open up the new iClicker folder and it should look like this, without any other files or folders. Double-click the iClicker icon to run the software.

Step 5

If you see a pop-up message about iClicker being software that is downloaded from the internet, select Open. You'll know the software has installed successfully when you see a little pop-up window that asks you to select the language. Also, the first time you run the iClicker software, it will automatically create all the supporting files and folders for you (e.g., Classes, Resources, etc.).

Step 6

Now you can set up the LMS integration. Download and unzip the LMS_Wizard.xml file and then drag and drop the xml file to the Resources folder (which is inside the iClicker folder).

Step 7

To enable iClicker in Blackboard in your course go to Control Panel > Customization > Tool Availability.

Step 8

Check off boxes next to iClicker Instructor Resources and iClicker Student Resources.

Step 9

Select Submit.

Step 10

You must obtain the security key from Blackboard to enter into the iClicker software. While still in your Blackboard course, go to the Control Panel and access Course Tools.

Step 11

Select iClicker Instructor Tools at the bottom of the Course Tools list.

Step 12

Select the SSO Security Key link.

Step 13

Enter your Mason username and the security key when asked in the iClicker software.

Additional Information

Further documentation and video tutorials are available through the iClicker website.

Detailed Blackboard integration instructions are available from the iClicker website.
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