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The information in this guide pertains to WebCT version 3.x. A
PDF
version of this guide is also available.
This guide covers the basics of getting and using e-Packs in a
WebCT course:
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| Getting
your e-Pack |
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Visit www.webct.com/content
and submit a request online to adopt an e-Pack, evaluate the content
for 30 days, or view a demonstration. |
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| What
to do after adopting an e-Pack |
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Start by reading our 1-page checklist, Important
Steps to Ensure Successful e-Pack Adoption.
Your e-Pack will reside on a server, which is a computer that manages
the WebCT software, traffic, and file storage. This is called "hosting"
a course on a server. Either WebCT or your institution maintains
this server. When adopting the e-Pack through the Content Showcase
at WebCT.com, you will be able to choose where
you want your e-Pack to be hosted.
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| Computer
settings |
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Tune
up your browser so that WebCT will run correctly. This may include
updating your browser, setting the cache to reload every time, and
enabling Java. |
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| Accessing
your course for the first time |
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Your course homepage will already contain features provided by
your e-Pack. You may wish to customize
basic aspects of the course, such as specifying your name as
instructor, posting messages on the Homepage, adding links to web
sites, or creating a syllabus.
If the course contains information that you would rather not show
your students right away, you have the capability
to hide and reveal icons. Do not delete the icons.
For explanations of WebCT functions, select "Take Guided Tour"
in the Control Panel while in your course as the designer, which
is located on left side of screen. If you have been given a blank
course, you may need to upload
and restore the e-Pack backup file to your WebCT course shell.
If you have questions about this, contact your WebCT system administrator
at your institution.
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| Adding
students |
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We strongly recommend methods 1 and 2, based on the experience
of WebCT Support. The other methods are given so that you may select
the best method for your particular institution.
- WebCT system administrator uploads the class list to the global
database. This is the most effective way to add students to your
course. This method allows you to create WebCT IDs for each student.
Students are then able to use the WebCT ID and password to access
myWebCT, which will already contain a link to your course. (Method
1 instructions)
- Instructor temorarily enables self registration and creates
each student's WebCT ID and myWebCT page. If you are do not have
time to wait for your roster to be uploaded, you can enter your
students manually. (Method
2 instructions)
- Other
methods
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| How
do students access an e-Pack? |
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You or your institution will need to provide students with the
URL and login information for the WebCT course. The first time students
enter your WebCT course web site they will need to purchase a Student
Access Code, which are available
online at WebCT.com, or, in some cases, may come bundled with
a textbook.
You do not need an access code to enter the course site as an instructor
(designer), however you may wish to use the access code provided
to you to set
up a student account for yourself in order to view the course
content as the student sees it.
The following links contain valuable information for students.
Students sometimes forget their passwords. The good news is that
is is easy for you to help them. Find
out more about changing students' passwords.
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| Administration
of online tests |
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The Quiz database is accessed through the Quiz icon located on
the course Homepage or organizer page. If this icon is not available,
your e-Pack may not contain pre-made quizzes. Some content providers
have another label for this tool, such as "Question Databank."
If your e-Pack includes pre-made quizzes, you will need to make
the quiz available to students. There are many options available
to instructors for presenting quizzes to students. Read the instructions
for changing
the quiz availability or use WebCT's online help within your
course (choose HELP from the menu bar at the top of the screen).
At a minimum, you will want to specify the basic settings, availability,
and release of results. Information
on managing student records and making
grades available to students is available.
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| The
"Update Student View" feature |
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The "Update Student View" feature causes your changes
take effect in the student view. You must be logged into your course
as a designer to Update Student View. This course function is accessed
on the Designer Map, accessible through the link in the Control Panel
on the left side of the WebCT screen. Changes made by the designer
are not automatically visible to the student in most cases. Having
this control allows you to show the student your changes only when
you are sure you have modified things to your liking. Get
more information about updating the student view. |
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| Where
to get help and more information |
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- Online help is available in WebCT in the Menu Bar. Clicking
on HELP will bring you to the help documentation page that is
relevant to the tool you are currently using. The Help Index allows
you to search for topics.
- The Designer Map lets the designer view links, add to, manage,
and modify all of the functions of a WebCT course on a single
screen. Its link appears on the left side of every screen in your
WebCT course.
- WebCT.com has many resources for instructors using WebCT. Many
of these resources can provide users with answers to questions,
thereby eliminating the need to submit an official request to
WebCT Support.
- Ask Dr. C:
An international team of WebCT experts provides quality answers
to user questions.
- Support Knowledge
Base:
Searchable database of questions and answers about the use of
WebCT.
- WebCT Support:
Documentation provided by WebCT Support on top issues and frequent
questions.
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Getting Started With e-Packs - WebCT 3.x