WebCT 6 Pilot Participants

1/31/08 Update: Users that try and log into WebCT 6 directly from the" User name" and "Password" page will get an error indicating that they are using an invalid password.  To avoid this problem please make sure that you bookmark and begin the login process directly from https://webct6.njit.edu.  We have contacted the vendor and they are looking into the problem. 

WebCT 6 Pilot Program Update

Many of you are probably familiar with the WebCT course management system currently used at NJIT to support face-to-face and online courses.  During the previous two semesters, over 55% of NJIT students were enrolled in at least one active WebCT course. Because this is an important tool that is used to enhance teaching at NJIT, the University is running a pilot to determine whether or not to upgrade to WebCT 6.

As some of you may have read WebCT was recently purchased by Blackboard.  While BlackBoard has made a long term commitment to the newest version of WebCT, version 6, our current version is approaching the end of its product lifespan.  Therefore, we have identified a small group of classes to participate in a pilot test during the spring of 2008. Throughout the pilot, we plan of working with faculty and students to gain feedback regarding how well WebCT is performing and meeting expectations.  This feedback will help NJIT determine how to best replace the current version of WebCT. 

We are all working hard to ensure a proper and smooth transition regardless of what decision is made.   If you are interested in this opportunity or have any questions please let us know at instruction@njit.edu or 973-596-3500. 

Spring 2008 WebCT 6 Course List