Transcript What’s New @ RVVS?

What’s New @ RVVS?
Returning Student Orientation 2005
Change…
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Attendance
Elluminate Live
WebCT
 My WebCT
 Toolbar
 Assignment Tool
 Calendar
 Other Tools
Attendance
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isn’t generally set up until after
registration is complete
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may/may not have to sign in anymore
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you will be notified when/if you need to
start signing in
Elluminate Live!
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new version – if you are here, you’ve
already completed the download 
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includes video-cam and streaming video
capabilities
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other tools remain the same
My WebCT
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channels provide an overview of what’s
happening in your courses
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weekly and daily global calendar summaries
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Campus and Personal Bookmarks
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Announcements
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“My Grades” tell you when new grades are
released
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“To Do List”
Toolbar
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left-hand navigation
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tools on the toolbar, content on the
homepage
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green stars indicate “new”
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separation of course tools from
tools designed for personal use
Assignment Tool
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a new way to submit assignments in
some courses
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Why?
 easy to see what has/ has not been
completed
 keeps your assignments in one location –
easier to find for review
 no more lost emails
Html Creator
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before you can use this tool, however, you must
download the latest version of Java,
go to “My WebCT”, Campus Bookmarks, Java
download and install
Calendar
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no more “global” calendar
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can access all calendars from any course
calendar
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choose the “view” you want – the course
you are in, all courses, or a custom view
Other Tools
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Web Links
 links to important web sites
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Media Library
 expansion of the glossary tool from the
previous version of WebCT
 can now include media
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My Files
 temporary storage space for some
courses
Any questions?