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Clickers and Academic Integrity

Cheating is taken very seriously at the University of Arkansas. It is important to know exactly what constitutes cheating with clickers so that you don’t inadvertently commit a serious offense.

Getting Started with Student Clickers or PointSolutions Mobile

Some classes require the use of student response devices, often called clickers. Clickers are handheld devices that enable instructors to pose questions to students and immediately collect and view the responses of the entire class. They are often used to give quizzes, take polls, open discussions, and take attendance.

Troubleshooting Clickers

Sometimes a clicker will behave erratically. It will not light green as it should when an answer is submitted or the screen does not display properly when you attempt to answer. The key to what the flashes and colors is shown here.