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Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services

Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services. This is Just the Beginning…. This Introduction and Workshop will introduce you to the WebCT environment, and many of the available Tools.

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Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services

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  1. Andrew Connery e-Learning Development Education, Sys. Admin e-Learning Services

  2. This is Just the Beginning… This Introduction and Workshop will introduce you to the WebCT environment, and many of the available Tools. It is a beginning point for anyone thinking of using WebCT in their teaching.

  3. Mohawk Learning Platforms WebCT- World Wide Web Course Tools • WebCT • Launched at Mohawk in 1999 • 300+ courses (60+ at a given time) • 60 active faculty • 4000 students • Responsibility: e-Learning Services FirstClass Course Tools

  4. e-Learning Services • We have complete responsibility for our systems, through: • User account creation & maintenance • Course creation • Faculty education/Workshops • Student support / e-Learning Help Desk • Course development • Sharing of experiences / knowledge / best practices • Server / platform maintenance / upgrades • Data backups e-Learning.mohawkcollege.ca

  5. WebCT is a browser-based CMS (course management system) that: • delivers course materials (that you’ve created elsewhere and/or in WebCT) • enables class interactions (through Tools like Discussions, Home Pages, Presentations) • enables secure Assignment and Quiz taking • allows for on-line course administration (through Selective Release of materials, grading, progress tracking, etc.)

  6. WebCT Full-featured system: many built-in Tools and extensive Tool configuration Powerful, sophisticated, and potentially complex Publisher content available Learning curve for Designers; prerequisite skills needed

  7. Course area created by e-L Initial Setup Activities Determine your course structure Link your files to pages and Tools Determine your Tools Customize the Interface Upload your course materials Send e-L your CRNs Ongoing Activities Manage Communications Update content DesignerResponsibilities

  8. How to Build a WebCT Course SELECTthe Tools that you want to use (e.g. Mail, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, etc.) and add them to Organizer Pages Using the WebCT File Manager or WebDAV, UPLOAD any external content (e.g. presentations, documents, images) Select your preference (using Content Modules or Organizer Pages) and LINK your uploaded content so that it’s accessible. CONFIGURE any Tools that you’re using (e.g. adding information to Assignment, developing questions and Quizzes, adding Topic Discussions, etc.) Decide on and configure any SELECTIVE RELEASES of content and Tools. Attend to the course area AESTHETICS (e.g. develop and add background images and banners, stylize your colours, format tables, etc.)

  9. How to Build a WebCT Course Create content (on your computer) Upload content (2 methods) to my-Files Create links on WebCT pages to various uploaded files, and add Tools LOCAL FILES ______________________________ WebCT my-Files ______________________________ My Course Course info Presentations Quizzes Content eMail Readings

  10. WebCT is well-suited for the delivery of self-paced, independent learning content, and many use it to support a blended delivery model. • stable and powerful • wide range of sophisticated Tools • Developing an effective course in WebCT takes time and effort, but the rewards are many: quality, repeatability, 24/7 learning, etc.

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