UWGB Clicker Evaluation
Each clicker was evaluated with a set of criteria, which can be broken down into three general categories. Functionality, Ease of Use, and Support. Click any of the preceding links to jump ahead to that section in the matrix below.
Functionality |
| Criteria |
iClicker |
eInstruction |
Turning Point |
| Can change answer responses? |
Yes, within time limit. |
Yes |
Yes |
Answer data for all students per question is available? |
No. |
Yes. Must generate a report |
Yes. Must generate a report. |
Data indicates correct responses? |
A report showing correct/incorrect responses can be generated. |
Yes, via an option within the session. |
Yes. Must generate a report. |
Session data export format? |
.csv |
.csv |
.csv |
Self-paced quiz option? |
No |
Yes |
No (yes with XR model) |
Ask the same question twice and display side-by-side results? |
Yes, but points are given on both--can't delete original. |
Yes |
Yes |
Impromptu questions? |
Yes |
Yes. |
Yes.
|
Response timer? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Any integration with D2L? |
No |
No |
Pending |
Ease of Use |
Criteria |
iClicker |
eInstruction |
Turning Point |
Registration? |
online, in class, or entered manually |
online with course key |
local enterprise manager application |
Roster creation? |
Manually entered by instructor |
Automatically via registration |
Via enterprise manager interface |
Answer confirmation indicator? |
green light |
LCD display |
green light (LCD on XR) |
Batteries? |
3 AAA |
2 AA |
2 Lithium (2 AAA on XR) |
Battery life indicator? |
flashing red light at <10 hrs |
LCD |
No (LCD on XR) |
Support |
Criteria |
iClicker |
eInstruction |
Turning Point |
Mac and PC? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Hours and phone numbers |
N/A |
Mon - Thu: 7 AM - 6 PM Fri: 7 AM - 5 PM 888.333.4988 |
Mon - Fri:
6 AM - 8 PM
866.746.3015 |
Email |
support@ iclicker.com |
techsupp@ einstruction.com |
support@ turningtechnologies.com |
