AMC Online

One of the challenges many face with enrolling in and completing an online course is the accessibility to the required and recommended software and hardware. Different institutions, and even different courses within the same institution, have varying technology requirements. Check your hardware and software systems to determine it’s compatibility with the online course you have selected. Hardware configurations recommended for online study:

• 2 Gigahertz P4 CPU with 512 Megabytes of RAM (or of similar performance), 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive

• CDRW

• USB port(s)

• 10/100 Ethernet Adapter for Broadband and/or 56K Data Modem for dialup network connection

• WiFi 802.11 a, b or g. Wireless network adapter (Laptops only & only if Wireless network connectivity is offered on campus)

• Sound card, and speakers or headphones

• 1024 x 768 Monitor Resolution or higher• Printer

Operating Systems recommended for online study:

MS Windows XP for PCs
MAC OS 10 for Apple Macintosh

Application Software recommended for online study:

MS Office

***Remember, requirements for online study vary from institution to institution and from course to course. Check with your instructors or online course coordinator for these requirements.

Step 3 – Check your Internet Browser Compatibility

Is your internet browser compatible with the recommended specifications of an online course? To determine this, click on the following link:

http://www.usg.edu/usgweb/browserchecker/

Step 4 – Get Your Username & Password for WebCT Vista

After completing steps 1 – 3, you should now be able to make a well-informed decision to pursue online study. It’s time to begin. The following steps will guide you in obtaining a username and password as well as provide you with information on support services available.

Continuing and current WebCT users:

If you have used WebCT Vista at AMC, your Username and Password are still valid.

New students and new WebCT users:

• For Username: Contact your Course Instructor

at the phone number or e-mail posted on the class schedule.

• For Password : Use the Pin Number obtained during the registration process

Other Questions

When will my name & class appear in Vista ? Two Business Days after Course Registration

Now that I am ready to Login! What is URL address that should I go to access WebCT Vista? http://atlm.view.usg.edu

???Have Additional Questions???

For help with password and other technical support issues:

Contact our 24/7 Online Support Center (1-877-708-2910) with your Username.

Use this link:http://help.view.usg.edu or

Contact the AMC WebCT Vista Administrator with your Username

Mr. Eze Nwaogu, WebCT Vista Administrator
Email: enwaogu@atlm.edu


Training The First Step for Students Computer Requirement Student Orientation/Training Faculty Training Knowledge Base Check Browser FAQs Home	First Steps: Step 1 – Determine your “Online Readiness” The University System of Georgia's Student Online Readiness Tool (SORT) helps you to determine whether online learning is for you. Click on the following link http://www.alt.usg.edu/sort/html/tool.html to begin your assessment. Complete the questionnaires and review the feedback. The information obtained will assist you in understanding what to expect in an online course. Step 2 – Check your Computer Hardware and Software One of the challenges many face with enrolling in and completing an online course is the accessibility to the required and recommended software and hardware. Different institutions, and even different courses within the same institution, have varying technology requirements. Check your hardware and software systems to determine it’s compatibility with the online course you have selected. Hardware configurations recommended for online study: • 2 Gigahertz P4 CPU with 512 Megabytes of RAM (or of similar performance), 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive • CDRW • USB port(s) • 10/100 Ethernet Adapter for Broadband and/or 56K Data Modem for dialup network connection • WiFi 802.11 a, b or g. Wireless network adapter (Laptops only & only if Wireless network connectivity is offered on campus) • Sound card, and speakers or headphones • 1024 x 768 Monitor Resolution or higher• Printer *Operating Systems recommended for online study:* MS Windows XP for PCs MAC OS 10 for Apple Macintosh *Application Software recommended for online study:* MS Office *Remember, requirements for online study vary from institution to institution and from course to course. Check with your instructors or online course coordinator for these requirements. Step 3 – Check your Internet Browser Compatibility Is your internet browser compatible with the recommended specifications of an online course? To determine this, click on the following link: http://www.usg.edu/usgweb/browserchecker/ Step 4 – Get Your Username & Password for WebCT Vista After completing steps 1 – 3, you should now be able to make a well-informed decision to pursue online study. It’s time to begin. The following steps will guide you in obtaining a username and password as well as provide you with information on support services available. Continuing and current WebCT users: If you have used WebCT Vista at AMC, your Username and Password are still valid. New students and new WebCT users: • For Username: Contact your Course Instructor at the phone number or e-mail posted on the class schedule. • For Password : Use the Pin Number obtained during the registration process Other Questions When will my name & class appear in Vista ? Two Business Days after Course Registration Now that I am ready to Login! What is URL address that should I go to access WebCT Vista? http://atlm.view.usg.edu ???Have Additional Questions??? For help with password and other technical support issues: Contact our 24/7 Online Support Center (1-877-708-2910) with your Username. Use this link:http://help.view.usg.edu or Contact the AMC WebCT Vista Administrator with your Username Mr. Eze Nwaogu, WebCT Vista Administrator Email: enwaogu@atlm.edu**