Q: How do I log onto the class Web site?
A:Type in http://www.eiu.edu/~srippy into a browser; it is recommended that you use either Netscape 7.0 or higher, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.  DO NOT USE the AOL browser since it does not work very well with WebCT.  You may use AOL to connect to the internet but you then need to start one of the listed browsers to use for the course. When using WebCT, click Check Browser at the top menu bar above all of your courses to see if your browser settings are correct.Once at the class web site, click on fcs1120 Classroom Lecture .

Q: Where do I get the password to log onto my WebCT desktop or have your WebCT password reset?
A:  Every student has their own WebCT id which is the same id you use for your PEN account. You will use this ID to logon to your desktop and place in the text box requesting your Username.   Your password will be the same as your PEN password. The Student Resources located on WebCT has directions you may follow to login to WebCT .  If you do not remember your PEN password, you will have to have to contact the Help Desk, (217) 581-HELP, to have your password reset.  It is important that you get your WebCT account working.

Q: How do I print off the syllabus?
A: In the browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) of your choice, click on the print icon or press File, Print.

Q: How do I get to the lecture notes and when will they be available to view?
A: Log on to WebCT and Click Class Notes.

Q: How do I navigate through the lecture notes?
A: Once in the Notes section of the fcs1120 web site, click on the lecture name you want to review.  After the file opens, press on either the slide title on the left of your screen or the directional arrows at the bottom right of the screen.

Q: How do I download the "lecture" notes to print them to hard copy?
A:   Right click on the Downloadable Notes file you want to review, select Save Link As or Save Target As and select where you want to save your file (a:\ or c:\).   Some "lectures" are too big and will not fit on a small flash/thumb/jump drive so you will have to save them on the specified place on the computer hard drive.  If you are downloading your notes on a computer in a campus lab, there are designated computers for you to save on the hard drive.  After the download completes, you will need to remember where you save the file so you can find it to review it. Click on the file name to open teh presentation notes.  To print the lesson press on File, Print, press on the down arrow next to Print.  You do not have to print out the notes.  It may even be a good idea to have a designated time during the week where you sit at the computer and take notes so that it serves as a review period for you.

Q: Can I just print out certain pages of the "lecture" notes?
A: Yes.  After you save the file (presentation) you want from the Downloadable Notes, click Print and select the page number(s) you want to print.

Q: When do I attend class?
A: You will attend lab weekly along with your lecture classes.  Many assignments will be given and received in this lab.  The lab is a great place to apply the principles you learn. 

Q: How do I view my grades in WebCT?
A: Log onto your WebCT desktop with your id and password.  Click on the View Your Grades icon.

Q: What if I open up a browser and can't get to the class Web site?
A: Close that browser and reopen it.  Or you can try another browser.

Q: How do I log out of WebCT?
A: Close the browser.  This will ensure nobody else can get into your WebCT desktop.