A Student´s Quick Resource to Using WebCT at MSU
Commonly asked questions about accessing WebCT at MSU
What version of WebCT are we using at Montana State University?
We are using WebCT Campus Edition, version 4.1 (abbreviated WebCT CE 4.1).
How do I know if I am enrolled
in a WebCT supplemented class? What is my WebCT ID?
Your instructor will inform you if you are enrolled in a course that
is using WebCT as a web-based resource.
If you are in a course that is using WebCT, you need a WebCT ID and
Password to access it.
- Most regularly enrolled students will use their 8 digit
Banner Student ID, without the minus sign, as their WebCT ID. Leading zeros
are included in this ID. The assigned password will initially be this
same 8 digit number. Students are welcome to change their password
whenever they wish.
- Students who did not enroll through the registrar (for example,
those enrolled through Extended Studies) will be assigned WebCT ID´s
based on other personal information. Your instructor will contact
you with this information.
Note: It is critical if you are participating in an online course that
you supply your instructor with your current email address and that
you check that email regularly until you confirm access to your WebCT
account.
I know I am in a WebCT supplemented
class and I know my WebCT ID. How do I access the course?
1) Open a new browser window.
2) Go to the MSU WebCT home page at http://webct.montana.edu.
3) Click on the "Log in to" text, and in the login box that appears,
enter your WebCT ID and Password. Note: The "Log
in to" text does not appear to be a link (is not underlined) until
you hover your mouse over the text.
4) If this is the first time that you have logged into WebCT you will
be prompted to change your password. See Important
information regarding the first time you log in to MSU's new WebCT Campus
Edition for additional information.
5) If you successfully log in, you will be taken to the "myWebCT" page,
which shows the WebCT courses that you are enrolled in, on the left
side. You should look around this page and familiarize yourself with
the links and tools available.
*There is a "Change Password" link near the upper right portion of
the page. Please feel free to change your password to whatever is convenient
and easy to remember.
Note: You cannot add or remove yourself from WebCT courses
- this function is reserved for your instructor.
How do I make sure my web
browser will work properly with WebCT CE 4.1?
- Browser Settings: To verify that WebCT CE 4.1 will work properly with your web browser you must go to to the WebCT browser tuneup page at http://www.webct.com/tuneup
and follow the instructions on the page for adjusting your settings.
(In a nutshell, your browser must be java enabled, and the cache settings
should be set to update pages on every visit.)
- PLEASE note that WebCT CE4.1 no longer supports several older browsers, in particular Netscape versions 4.7x to 4.8, 6.0 and 6.1, and Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and 5.5 SP1. You will need to use a newer version or different browser to access
your WebCT course.
- Note: Users of MSN Hotmail and AOL should open a new browser and
enter the webct.montana.edu address manually to insure correct operation.
How do I navigate properly within
my WebCT course?
- Use the Course Menu, page links, and breadcrumbs within the WebCT
page. Avoid using the Back and Forward buttons on your browser toolbar,
as these may cause unpredictable results.
What should I do when I´m done
using WebCT in a student lab or other public venue?
- Click the Log Out link in the WebCT Title Banner. You will know
you have successfully logged out of your account when you are returned
to the WebCT Entry page.
I want to know more about how
WebCT works ? are there any online resources available?
I forgot my password. I can´t
get into myWebCT. My dog ate my laptop. What do I do?
- If your instructor can´t answer the question, call the ITC
Help Desk 994-1777, or email helpdesk@montana.edu.
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