Instructional and assessment delivery for engagement and student feedback.  To use Clickers in your classes, you must create a Clickers account with PointSolutions (formerly TurningPoint) and register your Clicker or mobile device in association with the account. NOTE:  You must register the same email address you use in ELMS-Canvas when creating your Clickers/PointSolutions account.

First-time users of PointSolutions/Clickers need to start by creating their account via ELMS-Canvas and then registering their response device.

Create your PointSolutions (Clickers) account

First-time users of PointSolutions/Clickers need to start by creating their account via ELMS-Canvas:

1. Log in to ELMS-Canvas and sign in with your UMD credentials (<Directory ID>@umd.edu and your passphrase).
   
   • Note that you should use your UMID@umd.edu address as the default address in your ELMS-Canvas account and to log into PointSolutions -- this will enable PointSolutions to link with your account on ELMS-Canvas. (Do not use your @terpmail.umd.edu address.)
2. Select a course where you will be using Clickers.
3. Select Clickers from the left side navigation menu panel.
4. A new window will open asking you to sign in to PointSolutions. Use your UMD credentials to sign in here.
5. You will be asked to sign in with your UMD credentials via the University's Central Authentication Service.
6. A New User Registration page will open. Your UMD email address and course Role will show on the form. Select your Country and enter your First Name and Last Name.
7. Select the box next to I agree to PointSolutions User License Agreement. Click Continue.
8. The Welcome! page will open. Follow instructions in the next section to register your device.

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Register your Device

1. Follow the steps in the Create your PointSolutions (Clickers) account section of this article to navigate to the Welcome! page.
2. From the Welcome! page, click Let's get started.
3. You will be directed to a registration process window. Click Next.
4. You will be given the choice to add a clicker number, purchase a clicker, or indicate use of a mobile device.
5. If you are using a physical Clicker device, enter your Clicker ID (on the back of a Clicker device).
   
   • Clickers devices can be purchased at the University Book Center or the PointSolutions on-line store (You will need to create your PointSolutions account first to access the vendor's on-line store.)
6. If you plan to use only your mobile device to participate in Clickers sessions, select the radio button next to Only use mobile device. Click Next.
7. The process window for ELMS-Canvas will be prefilled with ELMS-Canvas and your User ID. Click Next.
8. You will have an option to watch two brief tutorials to help get you started using Clickers. Click Finish when you have completed the tutorials.

NOTE: If students have previously set up an account with a non-UMD email address (e.g., name@gmail.com, name@yahoo.com) or have registered with two email addresses, they must contact Echo360 Support or call 1 (877) 324-6360 (1-877-ECHO360) to resolve the issue before their Clickers results/grades can be uploaded to ELMS-Canvas.  Other issues related to unsuccessful Clicker responses should also be directed to Echo360 support.

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Access polls during class

You can answer polls during class using your mobile device, a physical Clickers device, or via the Web.  Some instructors may require a certain response device (e.g., the physical Clicker device); verify with your instructor before class if there is any preferred response device.

Mobile users

• Once registered, download the PointSolutions app on your mobile device and log in using you UMD credentials.
• At the start of class, enter the Session ID set by your instructor.
  
  • Session IDs may vary from class to class.  Be sure you have the correct Session ID for each class period in order to receive credit for your responses!
• You will now be able to answer multiple choice, true/false, hot spot, word cloud, and priority-ranking questions in any polls during the session.

Physical Clickers users

• Be sure to select the correct Clickers channel for your classroom.  Each classroom will have its Clickers channel clearly displayed. Check with your instructor if you are not sure of the correct Clickers channel.
• Physical Clickers users can answer multiple choice or true/false questions polled during class.
• Note that mobile device or Web users can respond to a larger variety of questions.

Web participation 

You can also respond to questions via the Internet (without using a mobile or physical Clickers device).

• Go to participant.turningtechnologies.com a and first log into your account using your UMD credentials.
  
  • Note: You must log in to your account for your responses to be recorded by your instructor.
• Enter the Session ID set by your instructor.  
  
  • Session IDs may vary from class to class.  Be sure you have the correct Session ID for each class period in order to receive credit for your responses!
• You will now be able to answer multiple choice, true/false, hot spot, word cloud, and priority-ranking questions in any polls during the session.

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Get support

• For immediate help: 301.405.2500 (x52500) or email classrooms@umd.edu.
• To report a problem or schedule training itsupport.umd.edu
• You can also contact Echo360 Support, or call 1 (877) 324-6360 (1-877-ECHO360).

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