WebCT Information for Instructors

           The web address to log into WebCT is:    online.winthrop.edu.  

Course Request Form

This form must be received by the Department of Distance Learning by January 8, for Spring 2008 courses.

*Requests submitted after the deadline will be processed on a case-by-case basis and may result in a delay of course creation and population.

Please complete the online course request form each time you wish to create a new online course or reuse an existing one.  A request form must be completed for EACH course you wish to use.  Without a course request submission each term, the Department of Distance Learning cannot set up a WebCT course.   

Copyright Information for Online Instructors
Not quite sure about copyright laws governing your online course information?  Wondering what Winthrop University's copyright policy states? Visit the Copyright Information for Instructors page for more information.
 

Faculty WebCT Training
Faculty members new to WebCT interested in developing an online course must complete an orientation session before the course will be created. Faculty members need to plan at least a month in advance before starting the course. We also now offer a new introductory WebCT course on designing an online course - WebCT 101. If you are interested in creating a WebCT course or need training in WebCT, contact Suzanne Sprouse, E- Learning Coordinator, at (803) 323-2551. 

Video Instructions on Using WebDAV
A new instructional video has just been completed on the use of WebDAV to conveniently manage your WebCT course files directly from your desktop without having to use the WebCT Manage Files Tool. Choose from either the Windows Media Player or Flash versions below:

WebDAV Instructions Windows Media Player Version
WebDAV Instructions Flash Version
 

StudyMate 2.0
StudyMate is a new software tool from the makers of Respondus that creates Flash-based games from quiz databases. Theses games can be played in WebCT and offer a new way for students to review material. Click on the link below to find out more:
StudyMate 2.0 Website
More information on StudyMate

Features of CE 4.1
We are now using WebCT's latest version - Campus Edition 4.1. WebCT CE 4.1 has made a few improvements from CE 4.0. go to the link below to find out more:
Click here to find out more about the new features of CE 4.1

WebCT CE version 4.x in general has made many improvements from CE 3.x, go to the link below to find out more:
Click here to find out more about the new features of CE 4.0

WebCT Course Showcase
Every semester, we hold the WebCT Course Showcase in the Tillman Training Lab room 17B. This event is an opportunity for faculty present and share ways in which they have used WebCT in their courses over the past semester. The next showcase will be announced soon.

10 Big Impact WebCT Teaching Tips
Lisa Friedrichsen from Johnson County Community College in Kansas presented the following tips for teaching with WebCT at the Impact 2004 Conference:

1. Take an online class before teaching it
2. Schedule online learning classes the same days and times as traditional classes
3. Have each student introduce themselves
4. Reward those who read
5. Start each online class with announcements
6. End each online class with a Q&A session
7. Give practice tests
8. Create a game or competition
9. Compliment students who go above and beyond your expectations
10. Use the phone as needed

For more details click here (PowerPoint): 10 Big Impact WebCT Teaching Tips

WebCT Handbook
"The Ultimate WebCT Handbook"
The 4.x Fully Revised Edition
New Chapters, New Tools, New Tips, New Pedagogy
www.ultimatehandbooks.net

Rubric for Online Instruction
The faculty at California State University, Chico has developed a comprehensive rubric to measure the quality achieved by an online course instructor. This rubric is free and accessible to the public. Click here for more information.

The WebCT Exemplary Course Project
Every year, WebCT recognizes a few outstanding online courses in the world that use WebCT. Click here to view recent recipients.
 

Instruction Manuals

Click on the link above to access pages containing the new instructions for faculty on the usage of major tools in WebCT including everything from creating quizzes to uploading PowerPoint presentations, or click here.

WebCT CE 4.1 Instructor's Manual
Now that you're ready for CE 4.1, download the PDF tutorial below:
Click here to download WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 Tutorial for instructors
Click here if you don't have Acrobat Reader

WebCT.com Resources for Instructors
Click here for WebCT-related resources, documentation, discussion groups, email lists, FAQ, and software.

Features and Capabilities of WebCT
WebCT allows you to:

• Provide course material in a secure, password-protected environment

• Track student usage of course content

• Automatically grade and record results on quizzes, exams or anonymous surveys

• Analyze data from quizzes and surveys, or export the results to other programs such as Microsoft Excel, SAS, SPSS, etc. 

An instructor can choose to use as many or as few of the available tools in WebCT. There is much room for customization and personalization of a course. At the same time, the infrastructure and general appearance remains constant across all courses on our server; this allows students to grow comfortable with the software environment. 

Tools 

The following tools are built in to WebCT:

WebCT Contact Information
Suzanne Sprouse, E-Learning & Project Coordinator
Distance Learning and AV Services | 803.323.2551 | sprouses@winthrop.edu
Last updated: 01/04/08