Author: Jana C. Avery

WebCT Administrator Interests

w Customizing the User Interface
- adding a logo to myWebCT
- customizing the login screen
- customizing the top menu bar
- automating login for a specific course
w Server Techniques
- identifying and removing old or unused courses
- identifying large courses (file sizes) and tips for reducing
- using Perl scripts for backup and restore
- using Perl scripts for import and export
- where log files are stored and what they are for
- rotating log files so they don’t get so large
w Administrator Interface
- modifying or adding categories, terms, or columns
- using the registered courses field
- configuring various settings
- using the server lockdown feature
- creating and using Help Desk accounts
- using the Communications feature
- running default and custom reports and statistics
- implementing WebDav
- processing enrollments
- cross-listing courses
- identifying and resolving the “orphan user” issue
- resolving errors when adding users
- automating course backups
- dealing with backup and restore issues in large courses
w Integration With Other Campus Systems
- determining which courses to import into WebCT
- troubleshooting data import issues
- administrator limitations in the integrated environment
- processing enrollments
- dealing with adds, drops, withdrawals, etc.
- data synchronization
- shared designers, TA’s, test and student view accounts
- understanding login authentication, and alternate login options
- reset, backup, and restore — impact on enrollment
- cross-listing courses
- enabling the grade export utility
- dealing with experimental or other non-standard courses