Online Course: Introduction to WebCT

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Online Course: Introduction to WebCT

This short online class will introduce faculty, staff and students to the WebCT online courseware system. Users will learn about the overall structure of WebCT, how courses are created and managed, and how students are enrolled in courses. This class is a prerequisite for the CIT WebCT Design classes. This online class is available to users whose GALEN accounts can access WebCT (i.e., UCSF faculty, staff and students).

What you will need:

Computer connected to the Internet
If you're reading this page, then you've got this one covered.
Audio capability on your computer
You should have speakers or headphones so you can listen to the online presentation in the course.
WebCT-supported browser
You need a full-featured web browser, such as Internet Explorer 6/7 or Netscape 7.1, to use WebCT. Check WebCT Supported Browsers and Settings for the list of browsers and a browser test page that will tell you if the browser you are using will work.
Flash Player
The online presentation in the course requires Adobe Flash Player to play.
GALEN Account
You need a GALEN account to log into WebCT. The GALEN accounts for UCSF faculty, staff and students are able to access WebCT. If you already have a GALEN account, then you are set. If you do not have a GALEN account, check How to Log into WebCT for information on how to create one.

Launch WebCT Demo
Before adding yourself to the class (below), we strongly suggest that you first view this very short web demo (less than 5 minutes) that explains how the main WebCT pages are organized. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the demo.

How to get into this class
Adding yourself to the class is easy, and you only need to do this once -- here's how:

Use your GALEN account to log into WebCT. The "Log into WebCT" link is available at the top of all pages on the CIT web site (http://cit.ucsf.edu/).
On your myWebCT page (after logging in), click on the Add Course button.
Click on the symbol in the "Self-Registration" column for the class name -- Introduction to WebCT -- to add the class.
Congratulations.... you are now in the class! When you return to your myWebCT page, you now see the course listed. The next time you log in, the course will be there. Just click on the course title to enter the course.