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What is WebCT
WebCT creates an on-line classroom environment quickly and easily
utilizing course tool software. Simply put, WebCT transforms the
educational experience. WebCT provides a web interface for designing the
course (unlike traditional web-publishing, WebCT "walks" an
instructor through the presentation format of the course, including color
schemes, page layout design and elements of the "electronic
classroom"). In addition, WebCT provides tools for both the
instructor and the students to assist in creating and managing the web
course structure. WebCT is designed as a "complete distance learning
solution" but can also be used as a course enhancement, allowing
effective communication and collaboration among faculty and students
outside the physical classroom environment.
What does WebCT provide?
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Course Conferencing System (bulletin boards or discussion groups) |
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Electronic Mail (class specific email) |
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Chat Tool (live discussion areas, private for the session with
both logged and unlogged areas) |
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Whiteboard Tool (a method of "drawing" on a board in
real-time with all active participants viewing the board) |
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Student Self Evaluation (multiple choice questions can be added to
any page of course notes. These questions are scored by the system
with the results given immediately to the student) |
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Timed On-Line Quizzes (quizzes can be created and
"released" on a specific date/time. These quizzes can be
discontinued at a specific date and time) |
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Page Annotation (students can add private notes to any notes page
in the course. These are only viewable to the specific student) |
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Grade Tool (students can view their overall course results) |
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Calendar Tool (a course calendar can be created with assignments,
dates and more) |
Who is using WebCT?
There are more than 4.6 million student accounts being used at more
than 1000 educational institutions! At MSU, WebCT is being used in the
College of Education and Human Development, the College of Humanities and
Social Sciences and the College of Science and Mathematics.
Getting Started with WebCT
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Attend an informational seminar on WebCT. Please check the Training
schedule located at edtech.montclair.edu
for these events or contact x5449 for dates/times and to register. |
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Request a WebCT account by contacting the Helpline at x7971 |
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Meet with a representative of IT or take a hands-on WebCT course
(coming soon) for specific skills and information |
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