WebCT 3 Resource Web Site
-- Patrick Kelly, Learning Commons
WebCT is an integrated set of course management tools that enable faculty
members and others to easily design, develop and manage Web-based and Web-
enhanced courses. Recently, the Learning Commons developed a WebCT 3.0
instructor and student resource Web site.
The Web site is intended for University of Calgary WebCT users and provides
specific information about using WebCT at the University of Calgary. This
on-line resource can be found at a new URL www.ucalgary.ca/Webct, created
just for WebCT information and resources. The front page provides users with
three choices; Instructors, Students and myWebCT.
Instructors
In the Instructor¹s section, instructors will find an on-line form to request
a new WebCT course. Secondly, Course Management includes information on how
to add students, contains login and password information for University of
Calgary members, and how to create and restore course backups. Thirdly, a
list of WebCT workshops available at The Learning Commons is provided. In
addition, a link to the Learning Commons Web site is provided for those who
are interesting in taking other workshops. For more information on the WebCT
and other workshops, go to the Learning Commons Web site at
www.ucalgary.ca/commons/facdev/calendar.htm.
The fourth piece of information is who, at the Learning Commons, instructors
can contact for WebCT support. Support includes both technical and design
issues. The Learning Commons WebCT support staff is qualified to aid
instructors designing and implementing a WebCT course. Lastly, Resources
provides additional resources that may help create and maintain a WebCT course.
Students
The first link listed on the student¹s page, is ³What is myWebCT?². Clicking
What is myWebCT? provides information on how to login to myWebCT and how to
use myWebCT once logged in. Secondly, Account Information provides
information about University of Calgary AIX and WebCT accounts. Thirdly,
Resources provides a WebCT 3.0 Student Guide in a downloadable pdf format.
Lastly, Student Resources provides students with contacts concerning problems
connecting to or
using WebCT.
myWebCT
myWebCT is a personal Web page that contains a list of courses that
instructors or students are registered in. By clicking on myWebCT users can
access their personal myWebCT page. Instructors that have a myWebCT page will
notice the addition of a course titled ³WebCT tips, tricks and utilities².
This WebCT course provides instructors with helpful information about
designing and implementing a WebCT course. In addition, there is also the
ability to share information with other WebCT users using WebCT Discussions.
The Learning Commons WebCT support staff would appreciate any feedback in
order to enhance the current information on these Web sites.
For more information, please contact
Patrick Kelly, WebCT/Multimedia Consultant, The Learning Commons
pwkelly@ucalgary.ca
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