Using Course Tools

1. On the MyWebCT screen, under Course List, you will see a list of your courses using WebCT.
2. Click on the title of the course to enter.Once inside the course and in the right side, you will see the title of the course, the instructor's name, e-mail address, and a telephone number. In this same area you will see pictures that are called "icons" which link to files in the course. On the left side is a menu of "tools" to operate the course.
3. Course Tools Listed below are the tools available. The instructor will choose which tools to use in each course. In many cases you will want to click on the Syllabus tool first to view information on the course requirements. Information in the syllabus will include:
   • Instructor information
   • Office hours
   • Textbook and other required materials
   • Course descriptions, objectives and expectations
   • Outline of course readings and assignments
   • Grading scale and evaluation process

Icon	Label	Description	How-to Videos
	Announcements	updates and reminders of course information	Announcement
	Assessments	quizzes, tests, and exams	Assessments
	Assignments	submit papers and projects online	Assignments
	Calendar	list of upcoming events in the course	Calendar
	Chat	live synchronous conversations	Chat
	Course Content	course homepage	Content
	Discussion	electronic bulletin board	Discussions
	Learning Modules	collection of content and activities in the course	Modules
	Mail	e-mail / private messaging inside the course	Mail
	Media Library	collections including glossaries and/or images	Library
	My Grade	link to your current posted grades in the course	Grades
	My Progress	tracking your activities in the course	Progress
	Notes	posting electronic notes (reminders) for yourself	Notes
	Search	Search course for specific keyword	Search
	Syllabus	link to the course syllabus	Syllabus
	Web Links	links to other Internet resources	Links
	Who's Online	spontaneous chat options for you and others in the class	Who's Online

Additional Tools

Your online course may require additional software be loaded on your computer. These are sometimes called "Plug-ins". Information for obtaining plug-ins or other software will be available in your course. If you have difficulty finding the information, complete the Need Help form at http://webct.nmu.edu:8900/comment.html and you will be e-mailed with assistance.

One tool you may need is called Respondus Lockdown Browser. This is a separate browser loaded onto your computer to provide a secure environment to take online tests. For information on how to download and use Respondus Lockdown Browser go to http://it.nmu.edu/lockdownstudent.htm