Mercer University Fall 2005 Introduction to WebCT Mercer University Fall 2005

Introduction to WebCT What is WebCT? Getting setup System requirements Browser setup Accessing your courses

What is WebCT? An online course management system Access your courses that have an online component Quizzes Handouts Assignments

System Requirements Computer with internet access Web Browser Pentium II 32 MB of Memory modem Web Browser Netscape IE AOL is not recommended

Browser Setup WebCT student support http://www.webct.com/tuneup Ask Dr C Browser Zone Browser Tips and troubleshooting

Ask Dr. C Student FAQs Question and Answer forum Browser Zone Browse topics on common problems

Browser Zone Determine whether browser is supported Specifies how to configure browser Enable Java Enable Javascript Set browser cache Turn off Anonymous Logon Enable cookies Disable pop-up blocking

Browser Tips & Troubleshooting Dealing with Spyware Checking for Viruses Common Errors

Some Important Points Browser settings should not be a problem if accessing from campus Turn off pop-up blocking If pop-ups are a problem on home computer might need a spyware removal program

The WebCT Login Page Mercer WebCT page Direct Access page http://www.mercer.edu/webct Direct Access page http://webct2.mercer.edu:8900/ There is also a link on BearPort

How do I log in? Username = 8 digit Mercer ID Password = birth date in format YYMMDD For example 721018 You can resent your password after your first log in.

Accessing a Class

WebCT Homepage Menu Bar Breadcrumbs Course Title Navigation Bar Course Content

Homepage at a Glance A menu bar Title of the course Breadcrumbs Left hand navigation bar (Course Menu) The content area

The Menu Bar myWebCT: Allows you to see a list of courses in which you are registered Resume Course: Allows you to resume your place in the Content Module Course Map: Allows you to view the structure of the entire course on one page. The course elements are hyperlinks, enabling you to go to any place in the course from a single page. This tool simplifies navigation and is especially useful for courses with a large number of elements. Help: Links to the context-sensitive online Help.

Navigation Bar Show/Hide Navigation Toggle: Hides the Navigation Bar and expands the Content Area Course Tools: Serves as a course menu and provides access to the most important components of your course.

Support for WebCT Instructor is your first line of support Instructor can reset WebCT passwords Pharmacy Tech Support Duvall 121a (678) 547-6259 tabberer_ta@mercer.edu www.mercer.edu/pharmacy/technology Instructional Technology Center Swilley 108 Phone: (678) 547-6264 or 6314 Email: webct@mercer.edu Website: http://www.mercer.edu/it

Where can I learn more about WebCT? ITC Student Resources page http://www.mercer.edu/itc/webct/info/stuinfo.html Mercer’s WebCT page http://www.mercer.edu/webct Ask Dr. C http://www.webct.com/support Subscribe to the WebCT Newsletter http://www.webct.com/newsletter

Pharmacy Student Support Poster design in 177a computer lab WebCT support Open lab for WebCT assessments For more information contact the pharmacy instructional technology specialist

Southern School of Pharmacy Todd Tabberer Duvall 121a 678-547-6259 tabberer_ta@mercer.edu