iClicker
Classroom management software
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$15.99 per student
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What is iClicker
iClicker is a classroom response and polling platform used to run live questions, attendance, and participation activities in in-person or remote classes. It is primarily used by instructors in higher education and secondary education to check understanding and facilitate interactive instruction. The product supports student responses through mobile/web apps and, in some deployments, dedicated clicker devices, with instructor tools for presenting questions and reviewing results. It is commonly adopted for large lectures where rapid, structured feedback and participation tracking are needed.
Real-time polling and feedback
iClicker enables instructors to pose questions during class and view aggregated results immediately. This supports quick comprehension checks and discussion prompts without requiring a full learning management system workflow. The interaction model is optimized for live instruction rather than asynchronous assignments. It fits lecture-style and active-learning formats where frequent low-stakes questions are used.
Multiple response modalities
Students can typically respond using a mobile/web app, and some institutions also support physical clicker devices for in-room use. This flexibility helps accommodate classrooms with device constraints or policies that limit phone use. It also supports continuity for institutions that have existing clicker inventories. The approach can reduce barriers compared with tools that assume every student uses a laptop or tablet.
Participation and attendance tracking
iClicker includes features to record participation and, depending on configuration, attendance tied to class sessions. Instructors can use these records for engagement grading or to identify students who may need support. The data is structured around class meetings and question events, which aligns with common teaching workflows. This is useful in courses where engagement metrics are required alongside assessment.
Narrow scope beyond polling
iClicker focuses on live response, participation, and related classroom workflows rather than broader course content delivery. Organizations looking for integrated video management, full lesson authoring, or comprehensive student information features may need additional systems. As a result, it often sits alongside other education platforms rather than replacing them. This can increase the number of tools instructors and students must use.
Hardware dependency in some deployments
If an institution relies on physical clickers, there are logistics for purchasing, distributing, and supporting devices. Device-based workflows can create friction for students who forget or lose clickers. Even when app-based responses are available, mixed device environments can complicate support and classroom setup. These factors can affect total cost and operational overhead.
Integration varies by environment
Integration depth with learning platforms and identity systems can vary by institution and licensing, which may affect roster sync and grade export workflows. Where integrations are limited, instructors may need manual steps to manage courses and transfer scores. This can be a constraint compared with platforms designed as end-to-end classroom ecosystems. IT teams may need to validate compatibility with existing authentication and privacy requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| iClicker Student App — 6 months | $15.99 (one-time for 6 months) | Single subscription usable across multiple courses; sign-up via student.iclicker.com; U.S. pricing. |
| iClicker Student App — 1 year | $24.99 (one-time for 1 year) | Single subscription usable across multiple courses; sign-up via student.iclicker.com; U.S. pricing. |
| iClicker Student App — 2 years | $34.99 (one-time for 2 years) | Single subscription usable across multiple courses; sign-up via student.iclicker.com; U.S. pricing. |
| iClicker Student App — 4 years | $44.99 (one-time for 4 years) | Single subscription usable across multiple courses; sign-up via student.iclicker.com; U.S. pricing. (Note: the iClicker pricing page displays $49.99 in one place and $44.99 in another; see vendor pricing page.) |
| Student Remote (physical iClicker 2) | Price not listed on pricing page (sold via campus bookstore or Macmillan Learning Student Store) | One-time purchase; available via campus bookstores or the Macmillan Learning Student Store. |
| Departmental / Institutional Site License (Enterprise) | Custom pricing | Site licenses billed annually and require a contract; contact iClicker / Macmillan sales for a quote. |
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Macmillan Learning
New York, NY, USA
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