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Re: distance learning



Derek:

...is FirstClass the package that REQUIRES specific FirstClass client
software to use on your machine? WebCT at least has the grace to be pure
HTML running on any browser without plug-ins. Last time I saw FC it wasn't
HTML at all, although that may have changed in the year since I last
looked at it...

Dan M

Daniel L. MacIsaac wrote:

...we have licensed it here at NAU as well, and I have been offered
access to using it. WebCT is based out of my Alma Mater -- UBC in
Vancouver, where you can find too many documents describing it.

I personally don't use it because I like to have the degree of control
that comes with owning my rickety old web server moi-meme. And having
access and control over all the web code.

Dan M

Does anyone have any comment on how WebCT compares to FirstClass
Intranet Server.

I'm involved with a FC based course based at MSU server (But run here at
Canterbury) I was planning to use FirstClass as a support to a
professional development program here next year.

I think FirstClass was rebadged as MSULink for the Montana State site.

Just curious

Derek

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