LESSON # 10

1. SUBJECT: Other Areas: "How To", Search and Compile

2. OBJECTIVES: Understand other tools provided in WebCT including:

• "How To" Area
• Search
• Compile and Print

3. RESOURCES/MATERIALS:

• WMU Office of Information Technology's "How To's": http://www.wmich.edu/oit/helpdesk/how-tos/
• WMU Department of Distance Education's "How To's"
  http://www.wmich.edu/eup/dde/howto
  

4. ACTIVITIES:

A. "How To" Area provides the following information:

• "How To" Area for WebCT:
  includes instructions for using the features of WebCT
  
• "How To" Area for Software & Other Applications:
  includes instructions on how to use software and where to get needed software
  
• "How To" Area for the Department of Distance Education:
  includes instructions on where to get textbooks, how to mail assignments, and how to get an exam proctored
  
  A great location to obtain additional information that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We recommend looking in the How To area before asking instructor or peers. If you have any suggestiona on additional topics that could be included in the How To area please email: julie.cottin@wmich.edu
  

B. Compile and Print Area

1. Select Compile from the navagation bar or homepage icon.
2. Select the pages of notes that you want to compile (items listed in Content page)
3. Click Compile.
4. To print use the print option in your browser.

C. Search- WebCT provides the ability to search the course:

1. Search All
2. Contains -enter keyword
3. Press Search button- this will search Content area and Discussion Board

5. ASSIGNMENT #10:

• View "How To" area in WebCT an become familiar with the different topics covered.
• Compile and Print at least one lesson
• Search All for Search and view results

 

Created by Julie Cottin