Introduction to WebCTIn this workshop, you will have an opportunity to participate in a WebCT class as a student. The "online class" activities will also be viewed from the Instructor tools. In addition to an overview of the features and structure of WebCT, there will also be time to discuss how to start using WebCT functions in Distance Learning courses.
- Introduction - objectives, previous experience with WebCT, online learning
- Logging in - "student" groups + instructor/developer
- Homepage - layout, icons, functions
- Course Menu - navigation, instructor control
- Student view - Discussions, Grades, Calendar, Quiz, Self Test, Syllabus
- Content modules - "lectures", Action Menu, Next, tools
- Assignments - turn-in, grading, retrieving work
- Instructor development tools
- Course administration
Getting started
You can access the course at
http://www.cvc2.org/webct
Login ID: VATA8426
password: STUDENT
If you have questions, please give me a call at 408 864-5868
..Valerie
Introduction to WebCT
WebCT is a course management system. It can be used to help administer student records, communication and course content.
There are a wide variety of features. They can be used individually or all together. Instructors and students can benefit from even a few strategic tool applications.
Some suggestions for getting started with WebCT
- Discussions - extend on-campus class discussions, collaborate on group projects anywhere, anytime
- Gradebook - student like to know how they are doing in class, but their privacy is an issue. Using WebCT grades function publish grades that are password protected and only viable by the student are important in some courses.
- Calendar - helps students stay organized and focused
- Quizzes - can provide students with instant feedback and relieves the instructor of grading some assessments.
This is not a complete list but it gives you the idea.
The Introduction is composed of two parts - a Student View and an Instructor/Course Developer view.
Student View
Log in as a student using one of the student ids.
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Review the information. Browse through the content.
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Click on any links that look interesting and make notes of where you visited.
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Take the quizzes
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View the postings in the Discussion forums - specific questions are provided in each Discussion assignment. This is a live class so the content will vary depending on the assignments completed so far this quarter.
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Check your grades and progress
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When you are done, let me know and I'll give you the information for accessing the course as the Instructor/Course Developer.
Instructor / Course Developer
As the Instructor /Course Developer, you will see additional links and information for creating content and managing the course.
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Notice that there is a horizontal bar near the top of the window, with buttons View and Designer Options. These toggle between the student view and the Developer tools view. During your visit, toggle between views and see the differences.
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View the links in the Control Panel in the top portion of the left navigation bar. These are links to the developer tools.
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Explore the course and the tools.
Course Material & Activities
- Content - web pages, media, learning objects
- Communication - discussions, email
- Collaboration - group work, peer review
- Assignments - calendar, submission, grading
- Assessment - quizzes, tests
- Evaluation - feedback, surveys
Course / Content Management
- Productivity
- Consistency
- Convenience
- Control
- Security
Objectives / Goals
- Enhancing interactivity
- Reducing class “seat time”
- Providing flexibility
Asynchronous learning and discussions
Any time, any place
- Extending learning time beyond classroom
- Integrating with other instructional delivery methods
Decisions, decisions…
- Immediate needs
- Training and support
- Existing content, activities, requirements
- Development time - learning, building
- Instruction and presentation style
- Technology enhanced instruction
- Curriculum direction
- Pedagogical issues
- Course objectives
- Developer skills / experience
- Features required
- Prioritized benefits
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