What is WebCT?
WebCT, which stands for Web Course Tools, is a learning management system (LMS) that enables instructors to create and manage web-based learning activities and course materials. WebCT can be used to supplement face-to-face instruction or to deliver complete courses on the Web using an ordinary web browser. Some of the WebCT course tools include a bulletin board, chat room, whiteboard, email, assignment drop box, grade book, quizzing tools, interactive calendar, and tools for incorporating and linking content. WebCT can also integrate a variety of software applications such as PowerPoint, Acrobat (PDF files), images, spreadsheets, and QuickTime movies to create a multimedia learning environment. The University of Dayton is currently using WebCT version 4.1. WebCT was first introduced on campus in the spring of 2003.
WebCT (short for Web Course Tools) is software that instructors use to create a virtual classroom. Students registered for online courses can log-in to their course at any time of the day to access class materials, discussion board postings, and other interactive tools such as mail and calendar postings.
It is a password-protected, web-based distance learning software that allows students with any type of internet connection to access course materials. While not all courses utilize all of its features, they include a course schedule, an archive of all course resources, a discussion board with threaded discussion topics, an assignment drop-box, and chat rooms. In face-to-face courses, WebCT will be used between course sessions to access additional resources, to gain feedback from the instructor regarding questions about the course material, to submit course assignments and to build a network with other course participants through online discussion. As a course registrant, you will receive information about how to use WebCT. Help is also available by e-mail and via phone. TopWhat are the technical requirements needed to use WebCT? WebCT has the following technical requirements: Client Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows 98, 2nd Edition, 2000, XP operating systems • Mac OS 9 operating s
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