Import Roster into i>clicker

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Last updated: Oct 18, 2022 by Timothy Sheaffer
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Import Roster into i>clicker for i>clicker 7

Following these steps will configure the i>clicker application on your computer to sync the course roster with your Blackboard course. Note: you must be the instructor for the course (not a TA) for the process to work.

Depending on your computer settings, you may encounter warnings about running the i>clicker programs. This is a safe application and you can dismiss all warnings. 

  1. If you already have i>clicker on your computer, skip to step 3. Otherwise, download the i>clicker Classic Program. We recommend keeping the files on a flash drive for easy mobility between computers.

  2. Unzip the folder to extract all files. If you need, see instructions on extracting files in different operating systems. 

  3. In the folder containing your i>clicker files, double click to open the iclicker application. 

    iClicker.exe in folder

  4. Click + Create to create a new course. You can have multiple "courses" for each Blackboard course that you are teaching. For example, you may have one course to keep attendance, and another for in-class quizzes. 

    Create course button in iClicker software

  5. Enter a course name and click Create.

    Create a new course data entry field for name

  6. Now, login to Blackboard Learn, and navigate to your course.

  7. Click Course Tools under Course Management, and select i>clicker Instructor Tools.

    Course tools menu, iclicker instructor tools option highlighted

  8. Click SSO Security Key.

    Blackboard Instructor Report page, SSO Security button highlighted

  9. Click Generate a New Security Key. 

    Generate a new SSO Security Key button

  10. Highlight and copy the security key. Take note of the CMS Username. It should match your NetID. 

  11. Back in your iClicker application, click Settings.


    Settings button highlighted in iClicker software

  12. Select the Gradebook tab. 

  13. Enter "University of Massachusetts Amherst" into the Primary Institution textbox.

  14. Click Select Course.

    iCLicker Settings page with Gradebook tab, Primary Instution textbox, and Select Course button highlighted

  15. Enter your username and security key. Check the Save my credentials and automatically log in to my LMS box, and click Log In. 

    Check box to save credentials and automatically log in

  16. Highlight your desired Blackboard course by clicking on it, and click Select. 

    Select button Circled on Select Your Course iClicker page

  17. Click Save.

  18. Click OK to dismiss the Roster File Not Found dialog box.

    Roster Not Found Error

  19. Click Open Gradebook.

    Click open gradebook button

  20. Click Sync Roster. 

    Click sync roster tab at the top of the iClicker course page

  21. Your class roster will now appear. Student names listed in red have not yet registered their i>clickers.Â