Faculty Resources

• WebCT
• HorizonLive
• Email Correspondence
• Frequently Asked Questions

WebCT Course Setup and Maintenance

• Access WebCT
  Make updates and modifications to your classes' asynchronous materials.
• "Cross-listing" WebCT course environments (FAQs)
  You can share a single WebCT environment across multiple sections by requesting they be "cross-listed".
• Special access for WebCT access for non-registered users
  • Test Account - used to verify the "student experience", e.g. taking a quiz
  • Guest User Account - used for guest participants in class activities
  • Co-Designer - Making another Chico user a co-designer in your course
  • Guest Lecturer/Designer Account - allows non-Chico users to access, develop, contribute to, and monitor all aspects of your course
  • Note: Open University students can request temporary access through Regional and Continuing Education (x6105) until their registration is processed.
• Retire courses from the "old server" or move them into the portal environment
  Make a request for courses to be retired from the "old-server" or moved into the Portal environment. Requests will be processed by January 15, 2004.
• Requesting a WebCT development environment
  To begin development of a new WebCT course, which you do not have a WebCT environment for, fill out the course request form. You will have to login with your Portal ID and password.

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Horizon Wimba OpenCampus Information and User Aids

• Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 QuickStart Guide
  Get started ASAP! Our OpenCampus QuickStart Guide is complete with pictures, links, and easy-to-follow instructions! Get started using OpenCampus now!
• Access the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 Server
  Login in to the OpenCampus Server and launch your live or archived classes from your lobby.
• Access the Admin Interface of the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 Server
  Log into the Admin Interface of the OpenCampus Server to download, upload, delete, or publish content for your live class presentations.
• Access the Admin Interface of the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 Beta Server
  Log into the Admin Interface of the OpenCampus Server to download, upload, delete, or publish content for your live class presentations.
• Classroom call-in phone numbers
  Your distance students can use these phone numbers to call into your live class to ask questions or to give a presentation.
  Meriam Library 027B (Room A, Live Audio Channel 1): 1-800-780-4837 opt. 1
  Meriam Library 031 (Room B, Live Audio Channel 2): 1-800-780-4837 opt. 2
• Read the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 Presenter or Participant Guides
  If you have questions about the Presenter's console or would like to refer students to the Participant Guide for more information, you may read the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus 4.0 Presenter or Participant Guides online.

Horizon Wimba OpenCampus Course Development

• Templates
  To be used for your live class slides, the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus PowerPoint Template ensures that the content will be read clearly and understandably by your online AND in-class students. (Content Window Size: 9.514" X 4.357"). Also see the PowerPoint Guide. Use of at least 16 pt. font recommended.
• Forms
  Have movies or videos you'd like to show during class? Be sure to fill out the Media Encoding Request to ensure timely and accurate encoding best suited for the online student experience.
• Consulting Documents
  • Start off every semester on the same foot -- the right one! Use the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus Introduction Script to be sure that all the technical bases and classroom interactions are consistent and enjoyable for the rest of the semester.
  • Use PowerPoint slides effectively! Consult the Horizon Wimba OpenCampus PowerPoint Guide to ensure that the content will be read clearly and understandably by your online and in-class students.
  • New to this Internet thing? Read about how to make the transition from Satellite to Internet in CSUSAT - Moving Your Course to the Internet.

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