Abstract
Course management software allows instructors to introduce an Internet-based component to their classroom teaching even without any prior knowledge of HTML language. I used one of the most widely available software, WebCT, for two introductory geology classes of approximately 250 students each at Iowa State University in fall 2001. The software is easy to use and I established a variety of content and communication tools in less than a day, using the procedure described in the paper. Student responses to the use of WebCT were in general positive and they especially liked the opportunity to communicate with me, to keep track of their assignments with the “Calendar” tool, and to view their grades online. Students who earned good grades in the class are also the ones that made more extensive use of WebCT, especially with the “Discussion” tool. However, it cannot yet be demonstrated that the use of WebCT helps learning in a measurable way.
Highlights
In 1998 Iowa State University (ISU) acquired licenses of approximately 250 students each at Iowa State for WebCT and TopClass
The results of the impact of WebCT use on course teaching and student learning can be extended to any course management tool
This article deals with utilizing the Internet as a medium for empowering learning and course management of on-campus classes using the enterprise-wide software system WebCT, which has proven to be very useful in managing a large introductory geology class
Summary
Computer technology and course introduce an Internet-based component to their management tools provide the students and the classroom teaching even without any prior knowledge of instructor with a practical means to communicate and HTML language. Since ISU has a site license for WebCT, this is the course management software that I am describing. This article deals with utilizing the Internet as a medium for empowering learning and course management of on-campus classes using the enterprise-wide software system WebCT, which has proven to be very useful in managing a large introductory geology class. I quickly realized that using the Internet to administer grades and assignments was an unavoidable requirement, so I enrolled in a crash course on WebCT offered by ISU’s Instructional Technology Center that in three hours gave me sufficient hands-on experience to set up the class page. Www.gradebook.com), to powerful tools for merging curriculum and instruction
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