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q What is WebCT?
q Where do I find my course or log into it?
q When should I log onto my course?
q Where do I get my books?
q Is there an orientation I can attend to have some of my questions answered?
q What is an access code?
q When should I contact my instructor?
q Can I start my course(s) before the first day of class?
q When I have trouble, who do I contact first?
q What do I do when I can't get logged in to my class or my access code doesn't work?
q Do I ever attend class?
q Can I finish early if I put more hours in during the week?
q How are homework assignments handled?
spaceFAQs Index l General FAQs l Using WebCT l Hardware/Software FAQs
General FAQs
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What is WebCT?

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a WebCT stands for "Web Course Tools". WebCT is a Web-based course management system that allows faculty to create Web sites for courses that enhance or deliver course instruction.
Going through the WebCT tutorial will you familiarize you with WebCT.
q Where do I find my course or log into to? back to top
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Go to the Cowley College website at www.cowley.edu. Click on the Online Classes link that is on every page on the right side of the top banner. You will be directed to the Online Classes home page.
If the computer screen is qreen, you click to logon. If the computer screen is pale red, the WebCT server is temporarily unavailable.
After clicking on the green screen, you can access your course by clicking Go Online and Log In.
Read the Student Login Guide, which explains this process step by step with pictures.
q When should I log into my course? back to top
a You may NOT log into any of your online courses until the first day of the semester.
On January 17, 2007, shortly after 10:00 a.m., you will use your WebCT ID and password to access your online courses.
This is when you should log in and get started.  All courses whether 16-week or 8-week online courses will begin on the same date as traditional classes.  If you are in a 6-week internet computer class, check the course schedule for starting date.  DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
q Where do I get my books? back to top
a Books and access codes for your online course(s) may be purchased from the Cowley Bookstore in Arkansas City or at the Southside Bookstore in Wichita.
The Cowley Bookstore is set up to mail your books and access codes to you and accept your credit card.  Get your books early so you will be ready to go.
q Is there an orientation I can attend to have some of my questions answered? back to top
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We offer several help sessions prior to the beginning of the semester to help you get started or answer any of your questions.  If you are new to online learning, it is highly recommended you attend one of these help sessions.
Click here to access the Online Orientation schedule and description. Students may also wish to access the WebCT Tutorial to get comfortable with the format of the course.
You may enroll for Online Orientation through your advisor or Campus Connect
Note: You are not required to attend if you sign up, however please sign up if you plan on attending.
q What is an access code? back to top
a Some of our courses require an access code to be able to access the course materials online.
These are like buying a study guide online from the publisher.  This special software has allowed our instructor to make changes to the content from the publisher to make it their own course.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION are the only classes that REQUIRES AN ACCESS CODE. FOR THE REST OF THE ONLINE COURSES, YOU CAN GET LOGGED ON WITHOUT IT. 
If you are uncertain, check with the bookstore or e-mail your instructor or watkins@cowley.edu
q When should I contact my instructor? back to top
a You should contact your instructor a week or two before the semester starts.
You will find instructor contact information on the Cowley web site.  Here you will find phone numbers and e-mail addresses of the instructors. 
Phone or e-mail your instructor and introduce yourself. This will be the start of your course because your instructors want to get to know you. 
If you enroll after the semester starts, contact your instructor immediately and log into your course right away.
Your instructor is looking forward to getting to know you.
q Can I start my course(s) before the first day of class? back to top
a We offer several help sessions prior to the beginning of the semester to help you get started or answer any of your questions.  If you are new to online learning, it is highly recommended you attend one of these help sessions.
Also, Instructor Welcome Pages may be viewed earlier when deciding to enroll or before the class begins. 
To get a head start on the class, though, students may wish to access the WebCT Tutorial to get comfortable with the format of the course.
A letter from the "Director of Distance Learning" with important information concerning your login, password and other important information will be accessible from the Cowley Online homepage (login page) as a link titled: "Letter From Director".
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When I have trouble, who do I contact first?

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a First always, contact your instructor.  Then, if they can't help you, contact the WebCT Helpdesk for technical problems or the Director of Distance Learning for general information or concerns you may have.
q What do I do when I can't get logged in or my access code doesn't work? back to top
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If you are having problems logging on, first see First Password. If you are still not able to log on, contact the WebCT Helpdesk.
DO THIS RIGHT AWAY!!  DON'T WAIT!  We need to help you get started.  Again, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!  We want to help you.

q Do I ever attend class? back to top
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Many of our online classes are requiring that you meet for finals or other exams. Should distance prevent your attending a Cowley site, we will work with you to establish a proctoring situation.
To determine if your course meets in person, find the time and place, please visit the Summer 2007 Class Schedules for Online Classes and the Fall Class Schedules for Online Classes.
Under the title of the course in bright red you will see meeting times and possible software requirements for each course, anything in red is required.

q Can I finish early if I put more hours in during the week? back to top
a No, all classes will be handled on a traditional format for release of materials (assignments, tests, etc.) to students.  Discussion groups, chat rooms, group work will be an important part of these classes.  However, some work may be able to be done on a self-paced format.
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How are homework assignments handled?

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 Most homework assignments will be sent to your instructor via the WebCT Assignment Tool, some are e-mailed as an attachment using an external e-mail account and some are mailed into the instructor.
Instructions for using the Assignment Tool are in the WebCT Tutorial.
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How are tests and quizzes handled?
a See Quiz & Test Questions.
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