Instructional Resources

Class Bulletin Board
The bulletin board provides three main functions to the user: the ability to post, read and search for bulletin board messages. It is an important information source because it provides messages from the instructors, as well as the collective questions, answers and comments of students in the current course session concerning course-related material. It is richer than a regular newsgroup because questions may be posted directly from the online notes regarding specific page topics. As well, the bulletin board is designed in a sophisticated manner that enables the user to easily extract articles in a number of ways to cater to their current information requirements. For additional information click on the "Bulletin Board" icon located on the Course Homepage.

Chat Rooms
The Chat tool allows you to have real-time conversations with users of this or any other course. It can be used for online, interactive sessions such as tutorials or discussions. To access chat rooms, click on the "Useful Links" icon located on the Course Homepage and then choose "Online Chat."

Course Roster and Email Addresses
After the final day to drop classes has passed, you will be able to access a list of your classmates and their WebCT E-mail addresses. Just click on the "Student Center" icon located on the course homepage and choose "Student List and Their Homepages."

Student Homepages
The Student Homepage gives you the tools you need to create a personalized Homepage which typically contains information about yourself, the projects you are working on, and links to your favorite web sites. Students in this course will create homepages as one of the first module activites. The pages can be accessed from the "Student Center."

Course Content Resources
Throughout the course you will be given links to related subject matter. These links are designed to provide additional perspectives on materials covered in the course. In some cases, the links may offer material not covered in class.

Technical Support and Other Resources
There are a number of resources available to you if you are having trouble with the technical aspects of this internet-based course, or with online distance learning. They include:

• CIRCA (Center of Instructional and Research Computing Activities) Hotline Phone Number
  (352) 392-HELP. Website = http://www.circa.ufl.edu/
• UF Gator Guide to WebCT: http://webct.ufl.edu:8930/public/GatorGuide/index.html
• UF WebCT Homepage: http://lss.at.ufl.edu
• WebCT homepage: http://www.webct.com
• The Florida Distance Learning Reference & Referral Center (1-888-772-8033)
  http://www.rrc.usf.edu/

UF Counseling Services
Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals that interfere with their academic performance. These resources include:

1. University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, (352) 392-1575, personal and career counseling.
2. Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, (352) 392-1171, personal counseling.
3. Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS), Student Health Care Center, (352) 392-1161, sexual counseling.
4. Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, (352) 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling.