Online Learning in the BSAS in Allied Health Degree Program

 

Our records indicate that you are registered for one or more courses being offered online this semester. Thank you for your interest in online learning at YSU.

 

Please consider the following:

o   The courses will follow the traditional class schedule.  Additional information is available at: http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/calendar/index.cfm.

o   There are time limits and due dates associated with course assignments, so although online learning allows you more convenience you’ll need to complete assignments in a timely manner.  Be sure to review and adhere to the instructor’s guidelines and syllabus.

 

All courses require access to a computer system, basic technology skills and Internet access.  Specific guidelines are available online at: http://bchhs.ysu.edu/dhp/ahlth/DLInfo.htm of course individual courses may have additional requirements – consult the course syllabus or contact the course instructor for details.

 

Text lists are available online at: http://www.ysubookstore.com/.

 

To login to your WebCT course(s) you will need to access WebCT and then add the course(s) you are taking to your myWebCT list.  Instructions for logging into WebCT are as follows:

 

Go to: http://webcourses.ysu.edu

 

Click on the, Go To WebCT button

 

Enter your login ID.  Hint:  Your WebCT ID is usually your first initial middle initial and last name.  This is also the same as the first part of your CUE Mail ID.  For example if your YSU CUE Mail address is flflintstone@student.ysu.edu, then your WebCT ID is flflintstone. 

 

Enter your password.  Hint: Your WebCT password is the same as your CUE Mail Password.  If you need assistance with determining your WebCT ID or Password, contact the YSU Tech Desk at: helpdesk@cc.ysu.edu or 330.941.1595.

 

After entering your ID and Password, click the Log in button.

 

Note: You may also access WebCT through your “My YSU” account.  To do this skip the above steps by logging in to your “My YSU” Portal account and then clicking on the WebCT Campus Edition link which is located under E-Services (See upper right screen area).

 

You will see the myWebCT screen

Click the add course button.

 

Select the course you wish to add from the list.

On the next screen click the register button – Do Not fill In the User ID and Password on this screen.  Just click the Register Button located near the bottom of the form.

You will receive a message that the course has been added to your myWebCT with options to go to the course or to myWebCT.

 

You can add other courses to your myWebCT as needed. 

 

On subsequent visits to myWebCT you will see all the courses you added and need only click on the course hyperlink to access your course.

 

Note: When you are finished with your course always remember to log out.  You can do this by clicking the Log Out button form the course menu or the myWebCT screen.

 

Being familiar with the course management system and the tools it provides is important to your success in online courses. You can think of the course management system as your online classroom. We use WebCT as the course management system for our online courses. To learn about the course management system and practice navigating and using WebCT, please add the free course: WebCT_Can_Be_Fun_SandersV3.  Here you can access email, send attachments, practice quizzes, etc.

 

Enjoy the semester.

 

Sal Sanders, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Director of Distance Learning

Bitonte College of Health & Human Services

Youngstown State University

330.941.7157