The type of Web site you create is based largely on your needs. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of each Web site software product CTI supports so you may make the best choice for you and your students.
Blackboard
- Option for new courses starting Spring 2008. WebCT will not be offered as an option for new courses beyond Fall 2007.
- Replacement option for WebCT for all UI needs Spring 2008
- Pilot Program ongoing Fall 2007
- Interactive Site with tools such as:
- Threaded Discussions with strong management tools
- Automated Testing
- Online Drop box for turning in homework
- Secure environment for grades
- Student Activity Tracking
- Tries to mimic classroom activities on the Web
- No software to buy (use Web browser such as Firefox or IE)
- Platform independent (PC and Mac)
- Password required: protection by individual student login
- Limited flexibility in Design look and feel
- Additional overhead required to link students to course per semester
- Made by Blackboard/WebCT
- Request a Blackboard Web for Spring 2008 Course
FrontPage, Expression Web, SharePoint Designer
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Quick and easy Content Delivery to students with a few
tools such as:
- Forms for surveys and data collection
- WYSIWYG easy learning curve
- Flexibility in Design look and feel
- Look and feel of other Microsoft products
- Good support and many books available for help
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No login required for viewing - No overhead required per semester to build and manage student rosters
- Non-Interactive: One way flow of info from you to students
- Need to purchase software for your office
- Is platform specific for the designer (PC-only)
- Limited Password protection (one password per Web site)
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Upgrade to SharePoint Designer 2007
or Expression Web - Windows Server environment
- Made by Microsoft
- Request a FrontPage Web
Dreamweaver
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Platform independent (Mac & PC) - Flexibility in Design look and feel
- Good help documentation
- No login required for viewing
- No overhead required per semester to build and manage student rosters
- Non-Interactive: One way flow of info from you to students
- Password protection via .htaccess unix/novell file.
- Unix or Novell Server environment
- Made by Adobe/Macromedia
If you would like a web space on the Unix or Novell server please contact the Helpdesk either by phone (208) 885-HELP or e-mail helpdesk@uidaho.edu.
Please call the CTI at (208) 885-2121, e-mail at
cti@uidaho.edu, or drop by
Education 208 for more information.