Publishing a Course/Class Web Site

*** Please note: Sensitive information (such as social security numbers, credit card data, FERPA protected data, or HIPAA protected data) should NEVER be published on the web!!!!! ***

Faculty and their assistant have several choices that may be appropriate for publishing a course/class web site. Each option has its own benefits. A brief overview of the functionality that each option offers is located below.

• Concourse (formerly WebCT Vista) - Vista is a web-based system accessible from any Internet connection that provides content and tools for structure, interactivity, and management of a course. It includes the following features:
  • Publishing syllabi
  • Managing and posting grades
  • Providing a list of web links
  • Distributing files (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF, etc.)
  • Create, administer, and grade online quizzes
  • Online discussions
  • Conduct a survey
  • Electronic submission of assignments
• Courseware in AFS (e.g., I: drive) - All courseware folders are accessible via the web from a Notre Dame network connection.
  • Publishing syllabi
  • Distributing files (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF, etc.)
  • Electronic submission of assignments
• Personal or Departmental web site - Personal or departmental web sites can be open to the entire Internet or secured to a select group of people and/or network location.
  • Publishing syllabi
  • Distributing files (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF, etc.)
  • Providing a list of web links
  • Conduct a survey