Your First Course Website

If this is the first time you've created and used a course website, follow these instructions to get off to a good start:

Step 1 Click here to request an online account if you do not already have a UserID and password.

This is a two-step process: once you’ve submitted your online request someone in your division must confirm that you have an active contract with the College. Check with your Program Chair or Division Director.

Step 2 Request an LMS (definition) Shell (course website)

Step 3 Learn how to develop your course website:

Getting Started Tutorials on the most common functions in a simple course website e.g., for a Web Enhanced course [link to definition] (1 – 1.5 hours using self-paced online tutorials)
Just the Basics of Blackboard
“Just the Basics of Moodle”
Online training course - 10 self-paced modules (completion time will vary)
Most effective if completed while simultaneously applying the skills in your own course shell [link to “get your shell”]
“Teaching with Blackboard”
“Teaching with Moodle”