Reflections on the use of webct in Learning, teaching and assessment

Abstract

Economic pressures are leading to the adoption of on-line learning, teaching and assessment. This paper considers the tutors' and students' experience of the Virtual Learning Environment, WebCT, in the context of its use with large courses, meeting in class at De Montfort University. Performance issues, staffing and student assessment are discussed. The authors give thirteen recommendations for those who are considering the use of WebCT.