WEBSTUDY INFORMATIONAL HANDOUt

The following information is available with screen shots of the process by clicking this PDF hyperlink:
WebStudy Informational Handout - PDF

WebStudy address: widener.webstudy.com

Your User Name and Password
Your user name is the same as your Widener login which is your first initial, middle initial, and last name (i.e. jasmith).

Your password is your Widener Student ID Number. If you do not know your student ID, you will need to go to Widener’s home page www.widener.edu then click on Campus Cruiser at the bottom gray tool bar. If you have never logged into Campus Cruiser, contact the Chester Helpdesk at (610) 499-1047 for assistance.

Once you log into Campus Cruiser, click on ‘WebAdvisor’ under the Widener logo, then Student Services, and on the left hand side under ‘Financial Profile’ click on ‘What's my ID and Pin?’

The first time you login, you will be prompted to enter your phone number and an external e-mail address. Follow the directions carefully. This information is only used by tech support and University College.

Selecting Courses
Once you are logged in, you can select your course from the dropdown box as shown below. This should bring you to your online course.

Tabs
Familiarize yourself with the various tabs on WebStudy. Tabs are located on the right side of your screen. Depending on your instructor, your course may have more or fewer tabs.

Functions of Tabs
About – This tab will provide general information about the course and your instructor.
Timeline – This tab will provide general overview of a course schedule and sequence. This is an interactive course syllabus with links to various course elements: a good starting point.
Live –           This tab is for real-time discussion.
News –        This tab will give you the announcements from
                     your instructor.
Forum –       This tab is used for class discussions.
Team –        This tab is for students to work together
                     in groups.
Student –     This tab will give you access to your
                     classmates. You can also share presentations
                     and information with each other.
Links –         This tab will have all the course-related
                     websites.
Materials –   If any material will be required or supplemental
                     material your instructor will have it available in
                     this area.
Test –          This tab will have practice quizzes and graded
                     exams from your instructor.
Grade –       This tab is an online grade book.
Work2Do –  This tab is to check your class requirements.

Changing Your Personal Information and Password
Click the Personal icon at top to display your “About You” tab information sheet.
You are able to change your password and any other information you wish. If you choose to change your password, please pick a password that you will remember and provide a hint. Once the password changes, this will continue to stay the same for future semesters.
Please make sure you have a valid external email address. This will ensure you will receive timely assistance from WebStudy Technical Support if you have any problems that arise.
Click “Post It” to save your changes.

Mail Options
Web Study gives you the option to email your classmates, instructor, distance education administrator and also to WebStudy tech support.

To Compose and Send WebStudy Mail
1. Click the mail icon at the top.
2. Click the Compose Tab
3. Select recipient from class list.
4. Fill in subject and content areas.
5. Optionally add attachments (click attachment button and follow directions)
6. Select “No, send immediately” if you do not want to save message to complete and send later.
7. Click “Post It”.

To Reply to Mail
1. Scroll down below the message; optionally edit subject line.
2. Type your reply in larger text area.
3. Select “No, send immediately” if you do not want to save message to complete and send later.
4. Click “Post It”.

To Read WebStudy Mail
1. Click the mail icon at the top.
2. Click subject to read any mail on the list.

How To Submit Your Assignments
Method #1 – Text Area
1. Type your content in the text area in the lower half of your screen OR copy and paste from an open application.
2. Select “Sent to Instructor” when your work is complete.
3. Click “Post It.”
Method 2 – Upload File
1. Create your assignment in Word or other appropriate software.
2. Click the “Browse” button.
3. Locate and select your document you wish to forward.
4. Click “Open” in dialogue box.
5. Select “Send to Instructor” when your work is complete.
6. Click “Post It.”

Information for Online and Net Campus Course in WebStudy
Please note that your WebStudy course will become active on the Friday before the semester start date. Prior to this, you will not be able to access your WebStudy online course. Always start your course by reading the 'About' tab, then follow your instructor's directions on the ‘Timeline’ tab. E-mail your instructor right away to let him/her know you have successfully logged in and are starting the course. When you are done, log out by clicking on the red 'log out' button at the bottom left of the page. This ensures that you have exited the software and that no one else can access your course.

Support Information
If you have questions about the content of your course, directions, or requirements, send an e-mail to your instructor right away. Being online means you must be proactive in communicating with your instructor. WebStudy tech support is available 7 days a week, toll-free, by calling 1-877-444-4932. You may also use the Help feature of the software, which is accessed by clicking on the 'help' tab on the bottom left corner of your WebStudy page. We recommend that you do this for answers you need within 24 hours, because the help desk will e-mail you back within WebStudy.

Computer Requirements
• Students must have a home computer with access to the Internet and an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, FireFox, Safari, or Netscape 6.0 or higher. If you have a lower version, you may not be able to see all of the material or use the software appropriately. If you use AOL as your browser, please read the information for AOL Users listed on the WebStudy home page.

• Microsoft Office software - specifically, Microsoft Word. Students must have access to Microsoft Office through home, work, or a university student computer lab. Students should expect to do some of their distance learning course work in Microsoft Word, not Works. Instructors do not have to accept student work that is not written in Word.

• Depending on your course, you may need other programs such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player or a viewer for PowerPoint. These free plug-ins are available by visiting WebStudy’s home page under ‘Download Plugins’.

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