WebCT:: Faculty Resources

The WebCT Process at CMA

Creating Courses - All course shells at Cal Maritime are automatically created each term.

Adding Students - Students are automatically given access to a WebCT course at the beginning of each semester.

Removing Courses - Courses will remain in the WebCT system for two terms, which includes the current term. If you need the course material within a term that is being removed, please backup your course and save the backup file to your computer.

Handouts

• Orientation (pdf) - An overview of WebCT
• Content (pdf) - How to add materials to your course
• Communications (pdf) - How to use email and discussions
• Assessment (pdf) - How to create a quiz
• Preparing for the New Semester (pdf) - How to backup courses and prepare your courses for each semester

Tutorials

For a quick overview of how to login and use the basic tools (mail & discussions), see the Student Online Tutorials.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can't Download File - If you are having problems downloading or opening a file, Internet Explorer may be blocking the file. To learn how to enable downloads view the online tutorial, "How to enable downloads in Internet Explorer".
2. Registered Students - WebCT course data is based on the information that Student Records inputs into PeopleSoft. If Student Records has not input your course changes into PeopleSoft, the changes will not appear in WebCT. If your course changes have been input into PeopleSoft by Student Records, allow a minimum of 24 hours for the changes to appear in WebCT.
3. Content Module Won't Appear - ensure that you click "Update Student View" anytime you change or add content to your Course Content module.
4. How to Backup Courses - Periodically you should back your courses, especially after you make major changes to a course. Watch a Tutorial
   

Help

• If you need help with a particular tool or function, first open the tool in WebCT and then click Help. The help system in WebCT is context sensitive, so you will get help about the tool you just opened.
• Questions or comments? Email us at webct@csum.edu.