| How do I request a WebCampus course? |
If you would like to request a WebCampus Course, you can use the instructor check-in tool to see if the course you are requesting is available in the Student Information System. If your course is not available please complete the the Service Request Form. |
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| What is a template? |
A template, much like a development course in Campus Edition, is where you can continue to build and work on courses after a semester ends.
- Instructions for promoting a section to a template.
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| When will students be able to access my course? |
Students will be able to access a section 14 days before the start date for that class. Until that time student enrollments will be processed and updated but students will not have access to the section. |
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| How do I access my course roster? |
If you are a WebCampus user you can access your Roster through the grade book. Click on the Teach Tab and proceed to the Instructor Tools and click on Grade Book. If you are not actively using WebCampus but would like to access your class rosters please contact Ruth Garay (ruth.garay@unlv.edu) to access your roster through Web Grading. |
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| I have a course, now what do I do? |
After requesting your first course you will need to begin customizing your course with your content and design. Resources for doing this include:
- WebCampus training (http://tlc.unlv.edu)
- WebCampus Open Labs (Friday's from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in CBC-C307)
- WebCampus Help located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
- Distance Education (DE) - DE faculty should contact
their DE Instructional Designer (Call 702-895-0708 for more information)
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| What happens to my course at the end of the semester? |
If you would like to continue to develop your content or save it for future use you are recommended to back up the course and save it as a template. Courses will remain on the server for one additional semester.
- Instructions for promoting a section to a template
- Instructions for backing up a section
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| Do I need to back up my course? |
Yes. Although server back-ups are performed you are responsible for also maintaining a copy of your course. Server back-ups are designed for disastery recovery. |
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| How do I back up my course? |
- Instructions for backing up a course.
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| How do I log on to WebCampus |
Your WebCampus User Name is your faculty L number as assigned by the Registrar's Office. Currently, "L" numbers have not been generated for all faculty. If your L number has not yet been assigned, you will be given a temporary WebCampus User Name at the time you complete the service request form.
- For assistance with Logging On to WebCampus, please contact the CRC Help Desk at 702-895-0777.
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| What is an L number? Why do I have to use it as my user name? |
Your L number is generated by the Registrar's Office for the purpose of linking faculty names to courses in the registration system. This number is used as your WebCT |
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| What if I forgot my password |
Instructors who have forgotten their password should contact the CRC Help Desk at 702-895-0777 to have it reset.
Student passwords can only be reset by the Student Computing Support Center at 702-895-0761 or in person in CBC-B133B. |
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| How do I change my WebCampus password? |
You will be required to change your password the first time you login. However, it is always recommended to periodically change your password. To change your password:
- Log into your WebCampus Account
- From the MyWebCampus page click on the Change Password link in the top black bar.
- Enter your existing password in the Current Password field
- Then enter your new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
- Finally click Save
You will be returned to the login page where you should used your User Name and New password. |
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| How do I prepare my browser? |
Use the Preparing Your Browser Tip Sheet to prepare your browser for WebCampus. It is strongly recommended that you prepare your browser before beginning work. |
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| How do I know which browser I am using? |
WebCT's Browser Tune-up will automatically detect the browser that you are using. Alternatively, open your browser, and select Help from the menu bar. Select About, and if there are several options, select Browser. |
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| What if my students are having trouble accessing WebCampus? |
Students may contact the Student Computing Support Center at 702-895-0761 or at http://ccs.unlv.edu/scr/support. |
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| Where can I get WebCampus training? |
Faculty development for WebCampus is handled through the UNLV Teaching and Learning Center. You can view the workshop schedule and register on-line by visiting http://tlc.unlv.edu. |
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| Are there help screens in WebCampus? |
Yes. From any location in WebCampus, click Help (located in the black bar at the top of the screen). The help sceens that appear are directly related to the tool or area of the course you are using at the time you click Help. |
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| What is myWebCampus? |
myWebCampus is your unique WebCampus portal page. Once you have logged in with your WebCampus User Name and Password, you will see your myWebCampus page. This page provides access to:
- All of the sections for which you are registered
- WebCampus Announcements
- Calendars
- To Do Lists
- Bookmarks & More
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| What is my WebCampus email address? |
WebCampus handles email internally within each section. You will not have an @webcampus.nevada.edu email address. However, if you wish to forward your WebCampus email to an outside account, you can. However, you will need to log in to WebCampus to respond to any messages. |
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| How do I share designer access to my course? |
To add a designer, or teaching assistant to your course, the individual must first have a WebCampus account. If a WebCampus account has already been created for the individual:
- From the Teach Tab, click on the Grade Book from the Instructor Tools.
- From the Grade Book click on the link to Enroll Users
- Enter the User Name for the individual and select the Designer or Teaching Assistant and click Enroll.
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| What should course content file be named? |
WebCampus accepts names with the following characters: a-z, A-Z, space, _ , & , ( , ) , - , . , and ~. You should be descriptive in your file names so you can recognize them |
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| How do I add an announcement to all the courses that I teach? |
WebCampus has a new tool called Announcements. This tool will allow you to choose who receives the announcement and in also have it appear as a pop-up window. |
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| How can I test my course as a student? |
In WebCampus, each section is issued a "Demo Student" account. This account can be accessed by clicking on the Student Tab. This account will have all of the functionality of a regular student and will be affected by selective release criteria. The benefit of this "student" is that it does not impact assessment statistics. |
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| Can I change my students password? |
No. Students will need to contact the Student Computing Support Center to have their password reset (702-895-0761 or CBC-B133B). |
