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Upcoming Events

eLearning Interest Group

Monday, November 30, 12:00pm

WebCT: Introduction to WebCT

Friday, December 4, 9:00am

Experience Second Life

Friday, December 4, 12:00pm

WebCT: Communication Tools and Strategies

Monday, December 7, 10:00am

WebCT: Managing Students & Grades

Wednesday, December 9, 9:00am

WebCT for Students


eLearning Technology Student Support and Resources

Before you get started

  1. Be sure you have an ISU NetID. If you do not, please contact the Solution Center at 294-4000 or visit Passwords and Accounts.
  2. Log into WebCT and look for your course. Not all courses offered at Iowa State have a WebCT course. If you think your course is supposed to have a WebCT section, contact the instructor.

Basic Trouble Shooting (if WebCT is not working)

  1. Clear the Browser Cache
  2. Run the Browser Check
  3. Make sure you are running the
    supported version of Java Runtime Environment.
  4. Contact Your Instructor
  5. Contact the Solution Center at 294-4000 or solution@iastate.edu

Useful Plugins

Depending upon what types of files or applets your instructor has added to your WebCT course, you may need to download and install any of several free plugins in order to access course content.


Do you know…

How to Access WebCT

How to Run the WebCT Browser Tune-Up

JAVA requirements & troubleshooting instructions

How to Download Files Using Internet Explorer

How to Specify WebCT as a “Trusted Site” in
Internet Explorer

How to Clear a Web Browser Cache

How to Change your WebCT Password (For questions related to your Net-ID and
password, contact the Solution Center, 515-294-4000.)

How to Customize the My WebCT screen (coming soon)

How to Forward WebCT Email

How to Make a WebCT Course Calendar Entry

Tips for Playing RealPlayer Clips from WebCT (coming soon)

How to Email Files in WebCT (coming soon)

How to Post Discussion Messages

How to Submit Assignments in WebCT (coming soon)

How to Remove Old Classes from your Course List

How to Review a Quiz Submission