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Web CT Resources

We have now upgraded to Web Course Tools version 4.1. The URL is: http://webct.wheaton.edu, but notice that there is no "www" in the url.

Help, I'm a student, and I can't get into WebCT!! This page provides clear instructions for students to log into WebCT --except for those using Publishers' "E-packs." Faculty should print this page and distribute to all of their students.

WebCT e-Packs are ready-made WebCT pages provided by the textbook publishers. They are made available at Wheaton College by request of the faculty. To date, there are over 1500 textbooks with available WebCT e-packs. Students would use special access codes for these courses, for which they may pay a fee, usually about $15.00. However, many are provided free of charge and don't need access codes.

  • To see if an e-Pack is available for your textbook by using the e-Pack search engine, and for other information on adoption, select this link.
  • For technical support on using an e-Pack, including how to register your students, select this link.
  • If you are interested in an e-Pack for your class, contact David Kletzing.

The WebCT Tutorial is written for the designer to learn how to create an online course with WebCT. The link takes you to the WebCT web site where you can select two PDF files needed for the tutorial: (1) WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 and the (2) WebCT Campus Edition 4.1 Tutorial Files.

How-To Links for Faculty Designing WebCT Courses, provided by Instructional Technology Services

  • WebCT Help Sheet. This is a small-step, cookbook-type, resource for doing many of the basic tasks to set up a WebCT course. You may wish to print this file, about 12 pages. It includes instructions to enable self-registration and directions for your students.
  • WebCT as an in-class Teaching Tool. WebCT is usually thought of as a resource to use outside of class. This page is a veritable brainstorm of ideas for using WebCT in the classroom. Example: Using chat to provide your class a live interview with a colleague who may be located anywhere in the world.

For other questions, including training, please email David Kletzing or phone at 630.752.5172. Other valuable resources are available at http://www.webct.com.

revised Nov 16, 2004