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E-Learning at UF
What is it? 
E-Learning, formerly known as WebCT is the name given to the Learning Management System (link to) employed by the University of Florida. E-Learning includes WebCT/BlackBoard 4 and the Elluminate Live!! (link to) virtual classroom.
The E-Learning management system includes:
- Course Tools:
- Announcements
- Assessments
- Assignments
- Bookmarks
- Calendar
- Chat
- Whiteboard
- Discussion
- Enrollment and Roles
- Goals
- Grade Book
- HTML Creator
- Learning Module
- Media Library
- Notes
- RSS Feed
- Syllabus
- Templates
- TurningPoint
- Turnitin
- URL
- Who’s Online
- Administration Tools:
- Backup and Restore
- Content Import and Export
- Content Sharing
- Learning Context Manager
- PeopleLinks
- Reports and Tracking
- Summary of Activity
- Tool Usage
- Course Component Usage
- Entry Page or Tool
- Exit Page or Tool
- Content File Usage
- Student Tracking
- Export Grade Book
- Export Raw Tracking Data
- Sections
- Teaching Assistant Settings
- Template Manager
- File Manager
- System Integration Tools:
- Deployable Components
- Horizon Wimba
- KeyPadEntry
- RSS Module
- Responsus LockDown Browser
E-Learning at UF
What are the educational uses and benefits?
Classroom Management:
- The storing and dissemination of educational content using a variety of Web-based tools.
- Provides a framework for a virtual learning environment.
- Allows for instructors to collect, assess, give feedback, and track student work using a variety of assessment capabilities.
Communication:
- Extends the boundaries of the traditional classroom.
- Allows the addition of live discussion and dynamic interaction in synchronous distance learning.
- Easy to facilitate communication, participation, and collaboration between groups of students and with the instructor.
Feature Benefits:
View more educational uses and benefits of the features and tools of E-Learning
- Breakout Rooms
- Database (link uses and benefits)
- Discussion Boards (link uses and benefits)
- Elluminate Live!
- Emails (link uses and benefits)
- IM or Chat
- Learning Management Systems (link uses and benefits)
- RSS Feeds
- Whiteboards
E-Learning at UF
Can I see an example?
View the WebCT/BlackBoard Exemplary Course Site.
2006 WebCT Exemplary Course Winners:
- Women, Culture, and Economic Development: Florida International University.
- Introduction to Online Learning: Governors State University.
- Learning About Learning Online – a Faculty Institute: Simmons College.
- Introduction to Research Information: University of Ottawa.
2006 BlackBoard Exemplary Course Winners
- E-Commerce Development: William Rainey Harper College
- Username: bbguest
- Password: bbguest
- Community Nursing Service – Fun 2 B Fit: University of North Florida.
- Username: greenhouse_student
- Password: greenhouse_student
- Standards for Teachers through Educational Projects: Wichita Public Schools.
- Username: bbstudent
- Password: bbstudent
- Earth Science: Fayetteville-Manlius High School.
- Username: reviewer
- Password: blackboard
E-Learning at UF
How do I get started?
- Visit e-Learning Support Services at the University of Florida for more information on how to get started with E-Learning (formerly WebCT).
- Visit the CITT Training Site to enroll in workshops on getting started with E-Learning (formerly WebCT).
E-Learning at UF
Where can I learn more?
- Blackboard/WebCT: The Blackboard and WebCT home page.
- CITT Training Site: Enroll in workshops on getting started with E-Learning (formerly WebCT)
- Learning Support Services at the University of Florida: The E-Learning support site.
- Wikipedia – Managed Learning Environment: Detailed information about managed learning environments such as WebCT and Blackboard.
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