Documentation for WebCT Developers at th University of Aberdeen

WebCT Documentation

This page contains links to documentation for WebCT Version 4 which is in Word Document format for downloading and printing.

A "NEW" feature in WebCT Version 4, Web Folders, simplifies file management by allowing designers to drag & drop or cut & paste files directly from their computer into or out of WebCT file space.

WebCT Workshops are available throughout the year. For availability in forthcoming workshops please view the IT Training Unit Courses web page and email IT Training. To discuss school-specific WebCT workshops please contact Joan Fisher, extn 3765 or email: joan.fisher@abdn.ac.uk

Introduction	What is WebCT	Provides background information to WebCT
Introduction	Getting Started	The basic steps to entering and finding your way around the WebCT environment.
File Management	Getting Files into WebCT	Loading files into WebCT file space.
	Setting up a Web Folder "NEW!"	Using web folders to manage the flow of files in and out of the WebCT environment. Instructions for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Macintosh OS 8.8 and above/OS X
	Dreamweaver Users. Link Dreamweaver 4 to WebCT File Space "NEW!"	Define a site in Dreamweaver 4 to provide a direct link to the files in each of your WebCT courses. Useful for editing html files.
	Link Dreamweaver MX to WebCT File Space "NEW!"	Define a site in Dreamweaver MX to provide a direct link to the files in each of your WebCT courses. Useful for editing html files.
	Using 'Manage Files' Uploading Files File Management	Creating folders, uploading single files and multiple files Moving, deleting, renaming files or folders
Course Tools	Course menu	Optional feature - links to course materials
	Creating an Organizer Page	Divider page, useful for separating sections
	Linking to a Single File	Link to a single file
	Linking to an external Web Site	Useful tool - place URL links on your course
	Content Modules - Organising & Working with Files	Useful for linear lists of content - related, yet sectioned material
	Adding Tools	Descriptions of other course tools available
	Quiz Tool	Add a quiz to your course, construct categories and add questions to the quiz.
Customising & Editing	Modifying Icon or Link Properties	WebCT functions which provide flexibility to overall look
	Using Textblocks	Text or images can be included on pages to give a functional and individual feel to course.
	Layouts and Colours	Page structure can be customised.
	Editing pages	Edit pages previously uploaded to WebCT - HTML & non-HTML files.
Course Management	Course Management	Take backups of WebCT courses. Useful when major changes to courses are likely.
Course Management	Providing Students with Access	Guidance on dealing with student access: class lists, welcome pages, access problems, guest passwords

File Management