WebCT - Introduction

What is WebCT?

WebCT is the online learning environment used by the University of Manitoba. Every course that is offered through Distance Education has a homepage in WebCT that is available to all students in the course as well as the instructor. Most Online Study courses are delivered solely by WebCT; students who are enrolled in Online Study courses should try to access their course website as soon as they receive their student handbooks in the mail. Students who are taking courses through other delivery methods can rely on their WebCT course homepages to access their grades and confirm receipt of their assignments by University staff. You need to claim your UMnetID and password to access WebCT.

How to access WebCT?

To access WebCT through Jump:

1. Browse to: jump.umanitoba.ca and login with your UMnetID and password.
2. Click on the "courses" tab.
3. Click on the course name that you wish to access. If your course has been linked to a WebCT course, you will be taken directly to your WebCT course homepage.

To access WebCT directly:

1. Browse to www.umanitoba.ca/webct and login with your UMnetID and password.
2. Click on the name of the course that you wish to access. The next screen that appears will be your WebCT course homepage.

Then select the course you want to go into and double click your mouse..

What are some of the features of WebCT?

There are many features in WebCT that you may wish or be required to use to complete your course. They include:

• Communication tools: Course email, discussion boards, chat, and whiteboard are all designed to facilitate easy communication between classmates and instructors. MyGrades is another communication tool that allows students to check that their assignments have been received by DE staff and to keep track of their grades through the progression of the course. The Calendar tool can help students manage their more time effectively.
• PDF version of Student Handbook for easy reference.
• Course news window for any relevant announcements for your course.
• General news for DE students window.
• Links for assignment submission, exam schedules, library resources, computer support, DE website, learning resources, and more.