WebCT & Clickers
- WebCT is a web-based program for the design, delivery and management of online courses and course components. Accounts can also be set up for non-course use such as learning communities, clubs, and administrative uses.
- A login and password are required for WebCT and the account owner must add you into the list of registered users.
- WebCT requires specific software settings and programs to operate correctly. Make sure to do a browser check on every new computer you use.
- Students should contact the Solution Center for technical assistance, or their instructor for content and class policy assistance.
- Technical assistance for Instructors is available from the college and from ISU CELT.
WebCT & Clicker tip categories (scroll down or click on a section header):
Tips for all users
More tips for Students
More tips for Instructors
More tips for Course Builders
Tips for all users:
WebCT Login page
How to access WebCT
WebCT Browser Tune-Up -- recommended
Specify WebCT as a "Trusted Site" in Internet Explorer -- recommended
Internet Explorer browser settings to allow file downloads -- recommended
Change the Internet Explorer Cache Setting -- recommended
JAVA requirements & troubleshooting instructions
Problem: Can't see the "My computer" icon when uploading a file
How to clear a web browser cache
How to register for an ISU netID / WebCT login / email account
How to change your WebCT password
Tips for playing RealPlayer Clips from WebCT
Customizing the My WebCT screen
How to forward WebCT email
Clickers (Instructors & Students)
More tips for Students:
How to email files in WebCT
How to post discussion messages
How to submit assignments in WebCT
How to remove old classes from your course list
How to review a quiz submission
How to make a WebCT course calendar entry
Compiling Module Pages for Printing
Clickers:
Where to buy your clicker
How to register your clicker
How to connect your clicker in class
More tips for Instructors:
Frequently asked (Instructor) Questions
How to email files in WebCT
Class Announcements (Options & Steps)
Why don't my clicker points show up in WebCT?
Turn off mail access to a course
Enrollment:
How to add students to your course from the Registrar's class list
How to add exception IDs (i.e., make user ID for non-ISU participant).
How to unenroll select students from the course
Hide unenrolled students in the grade book
Gradebook:
7 "Must-know" Gradebook management tips
Adding columns to the Gradebook
How to delete columns from the gradebook
How to manually override (edit) scores in the gradebook (movie clip)
How to import grades from Excel
Releasing grades to students
Submitting grades from WebCT to the Registrar
Testing and Evaluation Services for exam bubble sheets
Course ID for importing bubble sheet grades into WebCT
How to transfer grades from Test and Evaluation Services
Providing feedback comments, revising grades, and keeping audit log
Assessments & Assignments:
Reset Individual Assignment Submission
How to update submission grades to reflect a scoring change
How to manually grade responses to a single question
Download all assignment files
Creating and Using Grading Forms
Clickers:
ISU Clicker FAQ page
Clicker step-by-step guide
More tips for Course Builders:
Online form for requesting a WebCT account (will be prompted to login to system)
Add an "ISU Admin tools" link to the course (need this to enroll students, submit grades)
Making and Revising Content Links to Uploaded Files
Making a link to a folder
Making a link to an external web sites (weblinks)
How to customize the appearance of a folder (menu) page
How to make a course preview page (public page)
How to add a link to an Adobe Connect Recording
How to make a course backup
Defining a release condition on a content link (e.g. restrict link visibility by date, student name, group, student progress, etc.)
Defining a release condition on an assessment (e.g. limit who can see quiz)
Change quiz feedback settings
Date Rollover for Assignments and Assessments
Creating and Using Grading Forms
Turn off mail access to a course
WIMBA tools
How to add WIMBA tools to a class
About WIMBA Voice tools
About WIMBA Live Classroom (webinar tool)
About WIMBA Pronto (instant messaging tool)
Clickers:
How to add a "Clicker Registration" tool to your course
