Most computer labs on campus and in the regional centers can use WebCT Vista. If you are having problems using WebCT Vista in a computer lab, please fill out a problem report form. A link to this form can be found at the WMU E-learning support site at http://www.wmich.edu/elearning
If you are off campus, the best results occur with cable or DSL connections. Some people have reported success using dialup, however most report that the system is very slow. Others report they are unable to login.
WebCT Vista performs a browser check when you login. If you donÕt have the supported browser or Java installed, you may not be able to perform some class activities.
If you need help setting up your computer, please contact the OIT Help Desk (387-HELP). They are ready and able to help.
1.
Supported browsers – you can determine your browserÕs
version by opening up a browser window. From the menu at the top, select
Help>About
We recommend you use Firefox or Mozilla. You can install these browsers from
the WMU Web Kit or download them from the WMU E-learning support site
(http://www.wmich.edu/elearning/downloads.html)
The supported browsers for Windows are
a. Firefox 1.0 or 1.5
b. Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2
c. Mozilla 1.7
d.
Netscape 7.2
2.
Java Runtime Environment – you can determine the version
of Java installed on your computer by clicking on Start (in the lower left
corner of your screen), then Control Panel. Click on Add/Remove Programs. From
your program list, look for J2SE or Java 2 Runtime Environment. Supported
versions of Java are
a. J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6 or lower
b.
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_06 or higher
If you have more than one version of Java installed, it is recommended that you
remove (uninstall) the old version(s).
Sometimes your Java software may become corrupted. If you suddenly cannot
perform a task that you could accomplish previously (like attaching a file for an
assignment), re-install your Java. You can download a supported version from
the WMU E-learning support site.
Some instructors may ask students to visit Web sites that use Java applications
in order to complete an assignment. In these cases the version of Java on your
computer needs to be compatible with both WebCT Vista and the Java application
at the other web site.
3. Enable popup windows for vista.wmich.edu, otherwise you will not be able to use WebCT Vista mail, threaded discussions, or take quizzes. Also make sure any other popup blockers installed on your computer are turned off.
You must be running OS X 10.4 (Tiger) to use WebCT Vista
1.
Supported browsers – you can determine your browserÕs
version by opening up a browser window. From the Apple menu at the top, select About.
We recommend you use Firefox or Mozilla or Safari. You can download Firefox or
Mozilla from the WMU E-learning support site at
http://www.wmich.edu/elearning/downloads.html
Supported browers for Macintosh are
a. Firefox 1.0
b. Safari 1.3.2 and 2.x
c.
Mozilla 1.7
2.
Java – you can determine the version of Java on your
Mac. Double-click to open your hard drive. From your Applications folder, open
the Utilities folder. In the Utilities folder, open the Java folder — you
should see JSE 5.0.
You can download Java from the Apple web site or from the WMU E-learning
support site at http://www.wmich.edu/elearning/
Sometimes your Java software may become corrupted. If you suddenly cannot
perform a task that you could accomplish previously (like attaching file for an
assignment), re-install your Java. You can download a supported version from
the WMU E-learning support site.
Some instructors may ask student to visit Web sites that use Java applications
in order to complete an assignment. In these cases the version of Java on your
computer needs to be compatible with both WebCT Vista and the Java application
at the other web site.
3. Enable popup windows for vista.wmich.edu. Also make sure any other popup blockers install on your computer are turned off.
The WebCT Vista support site is at
http://www.wmich.edu/elearning
There is a browser setup and troubleshooting area at this site as well as other information that students might find useful. There is also a problem report form that students can use to report problems.