Help With Accounts, Technical Difficulties, And Student Support
Carleton’s Computing Services (CCS) at 613-520-3700 or ccs_service_desk@carleton.ca
Help And Training On Using The Tools Available In WebCT
Educational Development Centre (EDC) at 613-520-4433 or edc@carleton.ca
Below are some common FAQs that other TA’s have had while using WebCT to support Instructor and Students.
Getting Started
1. What is Carleton WebCT?
See the description here.
Back to Top2. How do I set up my Carleton WebCT account?
The login for your WebCT account is the same username and password that is used for MyCarleton Portal as well as the Connect Email System. Once you’re network account for your MyCarleton has been set up, use that login to access WebCT. Content may take up to 24 hours to appear on your WebCT account. If you experience problems go to CCS’s help page.
Back to Top3. How do I become added to a course for which I’m the assigned T.A?
You will need to be added to the course by the instructor who will enroll you as a Teaching Assistant.
See step by step instructions here.
4. My instructor wants me to be able to add content (files) to the course. How do I do this?
TA access does not give you the permission to be able to add files, you need to also be added to the course as a Designer. As a designer, you have access to the Build tab, which will allow you to create material, organize the content and adjust settings. See step by step instructions here.
Back to Top5. How do I enter students grades?
A full, detailed explanation of the gradebook is available here.
Back to TopTools
6. What do I have access to on WebCT as a Teaching Assistant?
Teaching Assistants can see anything under the Teach tab, including access to all grading aspects and interactions with students. You can enter grades, mark assignments, participate in discussions, send email and access course content.
Back to Top7. What sort of access do I have when it comes to adding grades to the WebCT?
As a Teaching Assistant, you have access to all student grading instances within the course, which means you can assign grades to students, create columns within the Grade Book, grade assessments, assignments and discussions.
Back to Top8. How do I build columns in the grade book?
A full, detailed explanation of the gradebook is available here.
Back to Top9. What is the Discussions tool and how does it apply to Teaching Assistants?
The Discussions tool is a feature that enables you to start class discussions through WebCT. Using this tab, you are able to create a discussion topic or questions for students to respond to online. Responses made by students can be viewed by you and you, as a Teaching Assistant, are able to participate in the discussions as well.
Back to TopAdditional Resources
10. What are some additional WebCT resources for instructors?
See the WebCT Support Site for Instructors to find video and text based how to’s for instructors.
Back to Top11. What are some additional WebCT resources for students?
See the WebCT Support Site for Students to find video and text based how to’s for students.
Back to Top12. Where can I find additional help?
Any unresolved account related questions can be answered by Carleton’s Computing Services (CCS) at 613-520-3700 or email ccs_service_desk@carleton.ca.
Any questions regarding how to best use WebCT can be directed to the Educational Development Centre (EDC) at 613-520-4433 edc@carleton.ca.
Back to Top