--- Forwarded Message from David Herren <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:01:01 -0400
>From: David Herren <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6187 Blackboard vs. WebCT

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The most recent CALICO journal has an entire article comparing the 
features of WebCT and Blackboard that may provide you with valuable 
information.

On Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 05:08 PM, LLTI-Editor wrote:

> Can someone tell me if Blackboard has the following features? I need to
> compare it with WebCT.
> I create HTML files, copy them, delete or modify them within the WebCT
> environment. (I usually develop in Dreamweaver, upload to WebCT, and find
> myself modifying what I uploaded into WebCT.) I can duplicate a whole 
> course
> and modify it for different audiences. I have a homepage, customized pages
> linking other pages and customized icon links. I can import coded files 
> for
> ungraded tests and graded quizzes. I can restrict the use of any link to 
> a
> certain time period for any student. I can upload mp3 files or any image
> file or embed it into any HTML file. Does that sound like what Blackboard
> does? Does Blackboard have a Windows Explorer-type file structure that
> allows you to move and copy files to various folders?

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/david herren, shoreham, vt

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