Internet Course

Information Sheet for Student

Students are not eligible to enroll in an Internet course they have previously taken and failed (either online or face-to-face).

If you sign up for an internet course, please fill out the following Internet Sign-In Sheet and forward it to the instructor for that course. Also, please E-mail your instructor prior to the first day of class. The E-mail address to reach any instructor can be found at http://www.octech.edu/octech/aboutus/faculty.asp.

Taking an Internet course is not an easier way to take a required course. The Internet course is designed to be the same material that would be covered in class. The advantages to taking an Internet course are that you can cover the material at any time and you can work at your own pace (to a certain degree – you still need to be moving at least as fast as a traditional course). The disadvantage is that unless you are a highly motivated student and able to work independently, it is very easy to fall behind.

If you are taking a 3.0 credit hour course, block aside nine hours a week at a minimum for time to work on this course. This will cover the lecture time in a traditional course and the outside study time. You may need more time than this. Don’t hesitate to contact your instructor if you have any questions. However, the instructor can answer questions on the course material but will not be able to answer questions if you are having trouble with your browser – contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for that.

Please click here to see the WebCT Orientation Dates.

To log on to WebCT:

1. Open up the OCtech website in your browser window (www.octech.edu).
   
   
2. On the left side of the screen, put your mouse pointer over “Online Resources,” then click “WebCT” in the menu that pops out.
   
   
3. Now you should be looking at the Logon page for WebCT. Click “Logon” and enter your username and password and click “OK.”
   
   ***Username is your last name and first initial and middle initial, and your password is your date of birth (MM/DD/YY), which you will have to change when you first logon. Example for Jane Sally Doe: username would be doejs and password would be 013180. If you are using the correct logon information and still cannot log on, please contact Rebecca Rivas (information listed below). ***
   
   
4. When you log on you will see the “ my WebCT” page. This is a page with your information, and you should see your name at the top of the web page as well as all of your courses listed.
   
   Note: You should be able to log on starting the first day of class. If you can’t log on after the second day of class, you should contact WebCT Technical Support. You must contact your instructor the first day of class and at least once a week thereafter. This will be used as your attendance. You do not have to log on separately to each course. Once you enter your username and password, you will be logged on to all of your courses. The page you see after logging on will show you a list of the classes you are currently enrolled in, news for each individual class, and announcements from the WebCT administrator. If you are enrolled in a class and you don’t see it listed, or if you see more classes listed than you are enrolled in, you should contact your advisor immediately!

For WebCT Technical Support, contact:

Rebecca Rivas
(803) 535-1427
rivasr@octech.edu