What is WebCT
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WebCT stands for Web Course Tools which is browser-based software that allows faculty and students to carry on teaching and learning activities online. The number of classes at LC taking advantage of some of WebCT's features is growing. More classes are using WebCT to enhance courses with online tests or discussions or even blend classroom learning time with online learning time.

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Is WebCT the same as WarriorWeb?
Answer:
No. WarriorWeb is another browser-based tool but its focus is registration and grading, not teaching and learning. However, WarriorWeb course and roster data is transmitted to WebCT. Accordingly you will find the Virtual Classroom Link to WebCT in your WarriorWeb classes. If your course is using a WebCT component the link will be hot and will take you to the online environment. If your course doesn't feature WebCT components, the link will not work and you can just ignore it. 

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How will I know if a course uses WebCT?
Answer:
Your instructor and course syllabus will tell you if there is an online component to your course and how to access it. You can also check the Distance Learning course listings at http://www.lcsc.edu/dl/credit.htm. If you suspect that the link should work for a course of yours but it doesn't, please contact helpdesk@lcsc.edu or call 792.2231. Please use that email or phone as well if you have any questions about this announcement.

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What happens when I register for a course with a WebCT presence?
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That depends on when you register. Here’s a general overview:

* Pre-registration to finals week of the current semester = no data sharing between WarriorWeb and WebCT

* Finals week = initial “push” of course data for the upcoming semester

* After finals to the start of the upcoming semester = regular batch pushes of data from WarriorWeb to WebCT

* After the semester starts = daily updates of data flow from WarriorWeb to WebCT, i.e. if you add a WebCT course on Tuesday you might not be able to access it until Wednesday.

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What if I don’t see my classes or have trouble accessing them?
Answer:
All student help requests should be addressed to helpdesk@lcsc.edu, you can get phone help at 208.792.2231. Be certain you tell the helper exactly what difficulty you are having. If, you can’t get into WarriorWeb, say that. If you can’t jump from WarriorWeb to WebCT, then the help staff needs to know that. They also need to know if your problem is just within WebCT, for example if a test won’t open that you think should.

If you email, please use your LCWarriormail account or include your student ID#. We want to protect your identity and privacy when dealing with your accounts.