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WEBCT DOCUMENTATION/HELP SHEETS

Help Sheets
Tutorials

The following documents are all available in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format. Once you click on a document name, use the browser's BACK button to return to this page.

Documentation/Help Sheets WebCT 4.1

Name/Desc	Date Modified	Comments
WebCT 4.1 Update	04/30/04	50 pages. This manual reviews the general differences and changes between the WebCT 3.8 and the updated version, WebCT 4.1. Revised log-in preparation and procedures are presented. Key segments of WebCT which have undergone changes are identified.
Course Back-up Procedures Backing up and Restoring a course in WebCT 4.1 - Job Aid	06/25/04 6/13/2003	3 pages. Step-by-step instructions on how to back-up your WebCT version 4.1 course(s). Instructions on backing up and restoring a WebCT course.
Getting Started -- for Students	07/29/05	20 pages. Provides hardware and software requirements for students. In addition, instructions are provided for logging in and general navigation from within WebCT 4.1.
Submitting Assignments (Students)	6/29/06	14 pages. Step-by-step instructions for students on how to retrieve (download), how to submit (upload) assignments, and how to retrieve a graded file (download) in WebCT version 4.1.
Printing PowerPoints from within WebCT	6/25/04	1 page. Step-by-step instructions for students on how to print a PowerPoint handout from within WebCT without the web application framing.
Navigation to WebCT Documents for Students	6/25/04	1 page. Step-by-step instructions for students on how to navigate to Software Training Services WebCT documentation and tutorial resources page.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Settings for WebCT 4.1	02/07/2005	8 pages. WebCT 4.1 users who have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 may experience difficulty in: 1) opening Word documents and PowerPoint presentations; 2) downloading these files from within a WebCT Content Module or Page; 3) accessing course videos; or 4) accessing links to Internet resources. The provided Internet Explorer change instructions correct these problems, allowing WebCT to function as it previously did.
Printing Word documents from within a WebCT course	1/20/2006	1 page. Step-by-step instructions for students on how to print a Microsoft Word 2003 handout from within WebCT without the web application framing.
Using Email within WebCT - Job Aid	7/14/2004	2 pages. Provides instructions on writing and reading email in WebCT.
Creating a syllabus in WebCT 4.1 - Job Aid	7/14/2004	2 pages. Step-by-step instructions on both using the default and creating your own syllabus.
Creating a Student Dropbox in WebCT 4.1 - Job Aid	7/14/2004	2 pages. Instructions on setting up the Student drop box.
Creating Quizzes in WebCT 4.1 - Job Aid	7/14/2004	5 pages. Instructions on creating quizzes, adding questions, and specifying quiz availability.
Using threaded discussions in WebCT 4.1 - Job Aid	7/14/2004	1 page. Instructions on using threaded discussions.

WebCT Tutorials

Name	Last Revised	Comments
WebCT Tune-up	8/26/2004	Approximately 8 minutes in length. This tutorial demonstrates the steps necessary to prepare your computer to log into WebCT. This procedure is not necessary if using a University of Akron lab unit or laptop.
Getting Started with WebCT	8/24/2004	Approximately 7 minutes in length. This tutorial demonstrates logging into WebCT and basic navigation within WebCT.
Retrieving a File from the Assignment Dropbox	8/26/2004	Approximately 10 minutes in length. This tutorial demonstrates retrieving a file your instructor has placed in the WebCT assignment dropbox.
Submitting an Assignment	8/26/2004	Approximately 8 minutes in length. This tutorial demonstrates submitting a file via the Assignment Dropbox.
Retrieving a Graded Assignment	8/26/04	Approximately 13 minutes in length. This tutorial demonstrates retrieving a graded file from the Assignment Dropbox as well as opening and reviewing the comments and changes in Microsoft Word.