1. Mercer University Fall 2005
Introduction to WebCT
Mercer University
Fall 2005

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. The WebCT Login Page Mercer WebCT page Direct Access page
Direct Access page
There is also a link on BearPort

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

12. Accessing a Class

13. WebCT Homepage Menu Bar Breadcrumbs Course Title Navigation Bar
Course Content

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Support for WebCT Instructor is your first line of support
Instructor can reset WebCT passwords
Pharmacy Tech Support
Duvall 121a
(678)
Instructional Technology Center
Swilley 108
Phone: (678) or 6314
Website:

18. Where can I learn more about WebCT?
ITC Student Resources page
Mercer’s WebCT page
Ask Dr. C
Subscribe to the WebCT Newsletter

19. 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

20. Southern School of Pharmacy
Todd Tabberer
Duvall 121a