Student Orientation to Online Learning at UWG WebCT, HorizonLive and Student Resources

Contents Online Learning Student Resources and Services Intro to WebCT HorizonLive Assess Where You Are

Online Learning Nature of online learning

Distance Student Guide

Student Resources and Services UWG Online Connection Your First Stop for Student Services ~online/

The DDEC The Distance and Distributed Education Center (DDEC) Help line:

Student Resources & Services Advisement Financial Aid Ordering Books Library Resources Online services are available in the areas of :

Advisement UWG Excel Center provides academic advisors & online information “Ask Andy“ (virtual advisor)Ask Andy ~EXCELCenter/

Financial Aid The same financial aid opportunities are available for distance students as on-campus students. Financial Aid info can be found at: ~finaid/ ~finaid/

Ordering Books Order textbooks by phone or online from the University Bookstore Visit the UWG online bookstore here: Call:

and BanWeb Free account for every student Log on to BanWeb at Or, call ITS at TechLife homepage

The Library GA residents & UWG students may use the library services of any college or university within the university system of Georgia. You can search nearly 100 databases through GALILEO, the statewide virtual library.

Distance Learning Library Services

Vital Info: Your One- Stop MUST READ Technical Guide distance.westga.edu/vitalinfo.html

WebCT WebCT = Web Course Tools The online course delivery system for the University System of Georgia

Accessing WebCT To login to WebCT, go to the WebCT homepage You can also quick link WebCT homepage from the West Georgia homepage

WebCT Student Tutorial 101_studtutorial/index.html 101_studtutorial/index.html Before you take an online course, complete the ABC’s of WebCT Student Tutorial at 101_studtutorial/index.html 101_studtutorial/index.html Username: guest Password: guest

Logon to WebCT Go to Notice! There is no “WWW” in the address

Logon – What is Your Username & Password? Scroll down to “Logon Directions” to search for your Username & determine Password WebCT Username Search

Logging in to WebCT Click: Log on to WebCT

Enter Username/ WebCT ID & Password Your password consists of the last 2 digits of the year you were born and the last 4 digits of your social security number. Your WebCT ID is your my UWG username (in lower case). If you don’t know it refer to the WebCT Homepage log on directions.

Discussion Board (AKA Bulletin Board) The Discussion Board allows students to: Compose & reply to public or private group messages Search for messages

Discussion Board To write a message To search for a message

Discussion Messages Show ALL messages or just the ones you have not read yet. View Threaded or in Order by Date posted. Use “Update Listing” if you need to refresh the page.

Discussion Tips Click on Looking Glass to view all messages in a thread at once Click the Blue Arrow to expand a Thread Unread Messages appear in BOLD and w/ a closed envelope

Composing a message Click “Compose Message” only when you want to BEGIN a threaded conversation. Allows the user to post messages under certain topics. It includes font size, adding attachments, equation editor (allows math problems to typed) and a preview message option. Be sure to choose the right Topic area!

Reply to a Message. To REPLY to a message click the REPLY button at the top of the message. One can also choose to REPLY PRIVATELY (goes to recipients Mail box) or QUOTE (quotes the original message in your reply).

WebCT’s Private Mail The Private Mail system provides three main functions for WebCT mail messages sending reading searching Filing messages

Private Mail – only works in WebCT

To Send a Message ALWAYS use Browse, in order to choose Recipients)

To Attach File Click the browse icon to search for a file.

Browsing For A File 1. Find the file you want to attach and double click it. 2. The file you click on will appear in the box; then press Open. Note: If you can’t find your file, make sure you are looking at ALL FILES types.

Attaching a File The file you chose should appear in the attachments box. Then press attach file.

Attaching a File The file should be attached in blue.

Whiteboard provides "real- time" communication over the Internet that has a visual or graphical component in addition to text- based communication. Users logged in Color Appletes Information for icons Images FontDrawing tools Line Thickness

Chat allows user to send instant “real- time” messages to others in the chat room. It also allows the sending of URL's. offers six different rooms; 4 are recorded.

Chat Different Chat rooms the user can enter

Chat Logged in users Message display To send a URL To exit chat room To write a message, press enter to send

Calendar allows users to view, add, edit the daily schedule and post messages. allows students, teaching assistants, and instructors to exchange information about course-related events quickly and effectively.

Calendar To add and edit entries To cycle through months To preview a week

HorizonLive Access the Wizard at HorizonLive help at nlive/ nlive/ The HorizonLive Orientation is linked to the HorizonLive HelpHorizonLive Orientation

Assess Where You Are Are You Ready? Log on with your WebCT username and password Take self- assessment SORT at

We are here for you! Have Inquiries? Need Help? Contact the DDEC Phone *After-hours: Toll Free Number: * Service hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM EST Saturday & Sunday 12:00PM-10:00PM EST