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Media & Information Technology

WebCT

WebCT stands for “Web Course Tools". WebCT is an online learning management system. Professors can post lecture notes and information, grades, quizzes, open chat areas and bulletin boards. Students can upload assignments, presentations, check grades and email instructors. Its biggest advantage is that it allows students access to course information at any time of the night or day. WebCT provides a variety of tools and features that can be added to a course, including:

  • conferencing system
  • on-line chat
  • student progress tracking
  • student self-evaluation
  • grade maintenance and distribution
  • access control
  • navigation tools
  • auto marked quizzes
  • electronic mail
  • course calendar
  • student homepages

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