Contacts and Course
Information
If at any time during the course you need
assistance, and it is not readily available from within the
course, please contact your instructor. For technical support,
contact the Online Support Center (OSC) or OEDD at (706) 721-8972.
Announcements
Announcements will be made on your MyVista
page or in the Bulletin Board. They will be reminders or a
heads-up on any changes that are made. Be sure to check there
every 3-4 days or you may miss some important information!
Bulletin Board
The Bulletin Board provides the opportunity
for student-to-student discussion with each unit. It is a chance
to get to know your fellow students as well as to indicate your
progression through the course. Your instructors may also
require you to respond to topics they post on the Bulletin
Board.
Student Conduct Code
Please aware of the
MCG Student Conduct Code, and your responsibility to work
honorably and professionally in pursuit of your degree.
Library Resources
The
Greenblatt Library has many online
resources available. It is worth the time to know how to use
these!
Pop-Up Blockers
If you have a pop-up blocker installed, you
will be unable to access quizzes or any other file that “pops
up” or opens in a new window. You will need to disable your
pop-up blocker (at least temporarily) while working in the
course.
http://cte.jhu.edu/elc/support/popup/popupstopie.htm
.
Check this FAQ page for help with pop-ups:
Personal Firewalls and Popup Stoppers
Java Settings
You will need Java 1.5.0_5 installed. Correct
Java application is a must.
IMPORTANT! Vista is
Java dependent! To download Java,
click
here.
Computer
Resolution/Settings
Your resolution should be set at 1024 x 768. To set up your
screen resolution in Windows XP: Click ‘Start’ on the right side. Click
‘Control Panel.’ Double-click the ‘Display’ icon (a new window
opens). Click on the ‘Settings’ tab, then look under ‘Screen’
area, drag the slider to 1024 x 768, then click ‘Apply.’
Virus Scans
If you are working from home, be sure your
computer is virus free. You should have virus scanning software
installed and set up to run a least once a week (refer to
Downloads and Plugins below).
Types of Browsers
Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox are
supported by Vista! Use the ‘Check Browser’ link on your MyVista
page to see which browser you are running and for other
important information! Secure Exam browser will be provided by
DHI and must be used for testing with WebCT Vista.
IMPORTANT! You will need Java 1.5.0_5 installed. The correct
Java application is a must. Vista is Java dependent! (refer to
previous section on Java settings).
It is impossible to design a course for every
browser on the planet. If something does not work in one browser
(Firefox) try the other (Internet Explorer). If you have an
older computer, update the browsers before starting this course.
Of course nothing will work without the right plugins.
Downloads/Plugins
If you do not see a page, an image, or a PDF
document (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin) that you know
should be there, go the ‘Software Downloads' webpage
to download other available campus technologies such as
GroupWise Email and Messaging, Anti Virus software, Adobe
Acrobat, Firefox and a variety of other software.
Browser’s Cache Settings
It is very important that you have your CACHE
set correctly in your browser. It is especially important when
viewing quizzes in WebCT and when the instructor has updated
content in the course. Please check this setting, because the
browser default setting is usually different from the required
setting! IMPORTANT! Your setting MUST be set to
refresh pages “Every time I view the page”
or “Every visit to the page” in order for updates
to be available in real-time.
For instructions on how to set your cache,
click on this link:
How do I
set Browser Cache for use with WebCT?
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