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WebCT Support

Support for using the WebCT learning management system is available by contacting Tony Leisen by email at leisen@iastate.edu or by phone at 4-6040. The university also offers support for teachers and students. In addition, assistance is available in the form of video tutorials. Please check below to see if a tutorial is available for the issue with which you are dealing. E-mail Tony with suggestions for new tutorials you'd like to see.

 

WebCT in 3 Minutes

Video Tutorials

WebCT in 3 Minutes is a collection of video tutorials, each approximately 3 minutes long. The videos are designed to give you quick assistance in accomplishing common –though not always intuitive– tasks in WebCT. Click a title to watch the video.

Video Title Video Description
WebCT Basics This video is a basic introduction to WebCT. It shows how to log on, explains the different roles and tabs, and shows how to upload files.
 
File Organization This video explains how to get your course organized and keep it organized. The main focus is on moving files around that you've already uploaded in your course.
 
Customizing the Menu This video shows how to customize the menu in your course, removing unnecessary menu items and re-arranging items to better suit your course.
 
Automatic Student Enrollment This video looks at how to link your course to the office of the registrar so that the correct students are enrolled automatically. You can also find a written tutorial by clicking here.
 
Automatic Student Enrollment (Multiple Sections) This video covers the same enrollment method as the video above, but focuses specifically on classes with multiple sections.