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. Once at the class web site, click on fcs1120. When using WebCT, click Check Browser at the top menu bar above all of your courses to see if your browser settings are correct.

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 WebCT id to logon to your desktop and place in the text box requesting your Username.   If you are logging onto WebCT for the first time your password will be the same as your PEN email account password .  If you do not remember your password, you will have to have to contact the Help Desk, (217) 581-HELP, to have your password reset.  It is important that you login to WebCT using your PEN id and password immediately since there are discussion questions and quizzes you will need to take.

Q: How do I print off the syllabus?
A:In the browser (Netscape 7.0 or higher, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher) 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: Type in http://www.eiu.edu/~srippy into the browser of your choice and click on fcs1120.  Click on 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: How do I take quizzes?  When do I take quizzes?  How do I see my quiz grades?
A:   Click on the Trivia, Exams and Quizzes icon from the fcs 1120 web site.  You will log on to your WebCT desktop with your login and password (Use the same login and password you use for your PEN accounts or if you have another WebCT course, use the login and password you use for that course.)  Click on FCS 1120 Food Selection and Preparation.  Click on the Trivia, Exams and Quizzes icon.  You will only be able to take quizzes that are available.  After completing your quiz, click on View Results icon within WebCT.  Refer to the schedule for this date and time.  You may take quizzes anytime from 12:00am Monday to 11:55pm Thursday the week they are due.  Your exams may be taken only on exam day.  If you have trouble taking or completing a quiz or an exam, please refer to the Quiz Criteria in the Syllabus for instructions on how to handle this situation.

Q:How do I Post a message on WebCT?
A:Click on Compose Message icon.  Type your message.  Press Preview to read your reply to check for spelling or misstated comments.  Press Post when your message is completed.

Q: Will the instructor see our discussions?  How will my grade be determined regarding discussions?
A:   Yes.  Each section lab kitchen group will have their own topic area to talk and discuss what the correct answers should be for the discussion assigments.  Yes the instructor will be able to view the responses for all lab forums.  Your individual participation following the Discussion Criteria is how you will be graded.  It is very important that you as an individual post your response. If you don't post, you don't get a grade.

Q: When do I attend class?
A: You will attend lab weekly.  Many assignments will be given and received in this lab.  The lab is a great place to apply the principles you learn online.  The application of the material you learn online is put into action during labs.  You will still need to allow three hours of study time for each credit hour of this course weekly.  Whatever you need to do to remind yourself when to review notes and quiz/exams dates will be the system you decide upon.  If you would like recommendations regarding study habits, please e-mail the instructor.

Q: How will I take the exams?  When will I see my grade for the exam?
A:    Click on the Trivia, Quizzes & Exams icon from the FCS1120 web site.  Log onto your WebCT desktop with your id and password.  Click on the Trivia, Quizzes and Exams icon.  You will only be able to take the exam that is available at the scheduled date. Test questions are randomized so nobody has the same test.

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 is the difference between Trivia and Quizzes and why doesTrivia appear as a quiz on  the WebCT desktop?
A: Trivia is review questions to help you better understand the concepts in each chapter.  Trivia is optional but it is recommended.  You will not be graded for Trivia eventhough on your WebCT desktop it is referred to as a Quiz.  Quizzes are mandatory.  If you fail to take a Quiz then you will lose points.

Q: What is a topic in the WebCT discussion board?
A: A WebCT discussion topic is another name for discussion area.  You will be talking electronically within a discussion topic area.  However, this is different from a chat room.  You can post your answer to the discussion topic area at any time and your answer will be posted.  Then, when others log on to WebCT, they can respond to your answer if they wish.  There is not a scheduled time to take part in the disscussion board like there are with chat rooms. However, you will need to check the schedule to make sure you have posted your responses for the discussion assignment by the due date given.  In the topic area, messages are posted and threaded under each other depending on how you and others reply to a message.  The thread is organized by the subject of the message.  You will see a blue arrow pointing forward when there are several messages related to a thread.  To expand a thread to see all the messages related to that thread, you will press on the blue arrow which will cause it to point down.

Q: How do I navigate through the WebCT discussion board?
A: Log on to your WebCT desktop and click on the discussion board icon.  Select Category and then Topic within that area.   You may Click Create Message or Reply to a message by pressing on either the Create Message or Reply Button.  Once you type your message, press Preview.  Review your message for spelling errors and appropriateness.  If your message is complete, press Post.  This message will now be viewable to all your section lab kitchen group classmates.

Q: How do I see my newly posted message on the WebCT discussion board?
A: To see your newly posted message, Click on Category or Topic area.  Your message or reply will now be viewable to you along with all the other messages.

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.