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Getting
Started
Beginning
Your Course
Hardware
and Software Requirements
One of the first
things you will want to do before beginning your course is to make
sure that the computer and software you are using meet the standards
that are required. You will also want to make sure that your students
have been appropriately advised of any specialized software they
may need for the course. The general hardware and software requirements
that are included in course announcements for online courses may
be found on the Hardware
and Software Requirements Page. If your course has additional
requirements, it is recommended that you notify students of such
requirements prior to registration by publication in the Undergraduate
Master Course List, Graduate Studies Bulletin, GothicNet Portal
and/or Online Learning website. Please keep in mind that some software
applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) are expensive and may be a
deterrent to registration..
Browser
Settings for WebCT
Although the
WebCT learning management system does not require that any special
software be installed on your computer, you will need to be sure
that your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Netscape) is supported
and that it is configured properly for use with WebCT. We recommend
that you consult the WebCT
Browser Tune-Up page before accessing your course for the first
time. Your web browser and operating system will be detected as
you go through the Browser Tune-Up. Be sure that you complete both
steps: verify that your browser is supported and prepare your browser
settings for WebCT.
Logging-Into
WebCT
| 1. |
Log
on to your ISP (Internet Service Provider), open your web browser
(e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) and type the
following web address into the Address bar of your browser:
http://webct.njcu.edu. |
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You will
see the WebCT homepage. Click "Log in to myWebCT." |
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A dialog
box will prompt you to enter the WebCT ID and Password. Commencing
with the Fall 2005 Semester, all faculty and students will use
their GothicNet ID and password to log into online courses.
Note: Just as in GothicNet, the password is case sensitive |
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After entering
your GothicNet ID and password, click "Log in." You
will now be at your personal myWebCT page |
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You may
go directly to your course simply by clicking on the course
name. |
Note: If you
have problems logging in, please consult the Trouble
Logging In page for more information.
Tips
for Beginning Your Course
Follow
the instructions in your training packet for customizing your WebCT
course template, adding or modifying tools and adding content to
your course. You may also wish to consult the Online
Course Quality Checklist for tips on how to begin your course.
If you need assistance, contact your educational technologist.
Uploading Readable Documents to WebCT: All documents
uploaded to WebCT should be in HTML format so that all learners
will be able to view them. Documents uploaded in other file formats
(e.g., Word, Excel, etc) can only be viewed by those students who
have these applications installed on their computers. If you need
assistance in converting your documents to HTML format, please consult
the Educational Technologist to whom you are assigned
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