This syllabus template is intended for use as a guide to including clicker information in your course syllabus. Please edit the document to fit your needs.

There are three options below.  Choose the one that applies to your class.

Clickers Only

We will be using Echo360 PointSolutions response devices, otherwise known as clickers, for this class.  If you have already purchased a clicker and registered it, then you do not need to purchase another clicker nor do you need to register it again.  However, if you purchased a subscription for previous classes and the subscription has expired, you will need to purchase another subscription. If you purchase a new clicker at the University Bookstore, it will include a one-year or five-year license. If you purchase a used clicker or a clicker from an online retailer, then you will need to purchase a subscription.  Subscriptions can be purchased from the PointSolutions app or at http://account.turningtechnologies.com .

 In order to receive points in your class when using a clicker, you must complete all of the following steps by (Date):

  • Purchase your clicker from the University Bookstore. They will have the correct model of clicker in stock.
  • Create a clicker account and register your clicker. (https://bbhelp.uark.edu/create-a-student-turning-technologies-clicker-account/  )
  • Set your clicker to the correct channel each time you’re in class
  • While polling is open, press the button corresponding to the correct answer.

Participation with clickers will account for (x% of your final grade). I will drop x of the lowest scores.

Academic Integrity

Cheating is taken very seriously at the University of Arkansas.  For more information about Academic Integrity and the penalties you may face for cheating, please visit http://honesty.uark.edu. I consider bringing another student’s clicker or mobile device to class to be cheating and a violation of the Academic Integrity Code. If you are caught with a clicker other than your own or have responses in a class that you did not attend, I will forward your case to the integrity office and you may forfeit all clicker points and may also face additional disciplinary action.

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PointSolutions Mobile Only

We will be using Echo360 PointSolutions Mobile for this class.  This is mobile app that can be accessed from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop that allows you to answer questions in class. Remember that while the app is free to download, in order to use it you must have a valid subscription. If you already have a PointSolutions subscription, either because you purchased a clicker in the past and registered it or because you purchased the subscription separately, then you do not need to purchase another subscription nor do you need to register again. However, if you purchased a subscription for previous classes and the subscription has expired, you will need to purchase another subscription.

In order to receive points in your class when using the PointSolutions Mobile app, you must complete all of the following steps by (Date):

Participation with clickers will account for (x% of your final grade). I will drop x of the lowest scores.

Academic Integrity

Cheating is taken very seriously at the University of Arkansas.  For more information about Academic Integrity and the penalties you may face for cheating, please visit http://honesty.uark.edu. I consider submitting responses via the PointSolutions mobile app from any location other than the classroom or from any other account than your own to be cheating.  If you have responses in a class that you did not attend, I will forward your case to the integrity office. You may forfeit all clicker points and may also face additional disciplinary action.

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Both Clickers and Point Solutions Mobile

We will be using Echo360 PointSolutions response devices, otherwise known as clickers, for this class.  If you have already purchased a clicker and registered it, then you do not need to purchase another clicker nor do you need to register it again.  If you purchase a new clicker at the University Bookstore, it will include a one-year or five-year license. If you purchase a used clicker or a clicker from an online retailer, then you will need to purchase a subscription separately.  However, if you purchased a subscription for previous classes and the subscription has expired, you will need to purchase another subscription. Subscriptions can be purchased from the PointSolutions app or at http://account.turningtechnologies.com.

Alternatively, you may choose to use the PointSolutions mobile app on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.  Please understand that this requires an internet connection via a wireless network or cellular service.  Using cellular may incur data charges from your mobile carrier.  Additionally, if the wireless is not working for some reason in the classroom, then you will be unable to receive clicker points for that day.  Remember that while the app is free to download, in order to use it you must have a valid subscription.

In order to receive points in your class when using a clicker, you must complete all of the following steps by (Date):

  • Purchase your clicker from the University Bookstore. They will have the correct model of clicker in stock. Or download the PointSolutions mobile app and purchase a subscription.
  • Create a clicker account and register your clicker. (https://bbhelp.uark.edu/create-a-student-turning-technologies-clicker-account/  )
  • Set your clicker to the correct channel or enter the session ID, if you’re using the PointSolutions mobile app, each time you’re in class
  • While polling is open, press the button corresponding to the correct answer.

Participation with clickers will account for (x% of your final grade). I will drop x of the lowest scores.

Academic Integrity

Cheating is taken very seriously at the University of Arkansas.  For more information about Academic Integrity and the penalties you may face for cheating, please visit http://honesty.uark.edu. I consider bringing another student’s clicker or mobile device to class to be cheating and a violation of the Academic Integrity Code. I also consider submitting responses via the PointSolutions mobile app from any location other than the classroom to be cheating.  If you are caught with a clicker other than your own or have responses in a class that you did not attend, I will forward your case to the integrity office and you may forfeit all clicker points and may also face additional disciplinary action.

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