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Directions for Web Courses or Courses with a Web Component All students may register for web courses. The deadline for Winter Quarter is December 24, 2009 to ensure course access prior to the first day of classes. Students who register for a web course after December 24th may experience a delay in accessing the course until the second week of the quarter. Students-at-Large will not be allowed to register after December 24th. Complete the following steps before the first day of the quarter (January 4, 2010): If you plan to use the computers in the McCormick Educational Technology Center (METC) you can access WebCT by clicking on the “Log into My WebCT” link at http://elearn.rush.edu.
If you are planning to access the course from your home or place of employment, there is a WebCT browser tune-up available at www.webct.com/tuneup which is helpful for new students not using a Rush computer. Read the specific computer hardware and software requirements and, if necessary, download and install the appropriate software. Off-campus students can access WebCT via www.rushu.rush.edu/onlineclasses. Next, follow the above instructions on how to access WebCT by entering your WebCT logon and password. Students may be required to participate in interactive web-based class meetings using Wimba Live Classroom software. A summary of the software requirements appears below. To participate in a Live Classroom class meeting, a microphone and headphones are required; a headset with microphone is preferred. The following operating systems, browsers and connections are compatible with Wimba Live Classroom:
All students - If you cannot log into your course please contact one of the following offices/individuals for assistance: Students are responsible to have their computing equipment working on the first day of class. Instructors will not be able to make special accommodations for students who get behind because of inadequate equipment. If you have questions, please contact your course director.
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