Current Course Information

How Internet Courses Work

You will register for Internet (online) courses through myCCTC. Once enrolled you will access the online course from the Student Tab in myCCTC. (Instructions)

Central Carolina's Internet (online) courses are taught using a course management software called WebCT. Your instructor will provide course information, learning modules, and communication methods within the course as well as assignments, testing, and assessment procedures for the course. There are additional instructions about using WebCT inside your course, but if you have additional questions, be sure to ask your instructor or any of the technical staff listed below.  (Using WebCT - Video)

Technical Support

Help Desk: helpdesk@cctech.edu, 803-778-6607, or 1-800-221-8711, ext. 207

Richard Green:  greenrl@cctech.edu, 803-778-7897, 1-800-221-8711, ext. 497

Nancy Bishop:  bishopnw@cctech.edu, 803-778-6638, 1-800-221-8711, ext. 238

Technical Requirements

In order for you to successfully participate in an online course, you will need reliable Internet service and a properly configured computer. Here are some of the technical requirements and considerations you will need:

Computer Capacity: You will need to ensure that your computer (hardware and software) has the capacity to access and run the online resources at Central Carolina. We will do our best to assist you with your computer problems; however, it is your responsibility to resolve any issues with your computer.

Computer Software: At a minimum, you will need Microsoft Word to complete written assignments. In addition, some online courses have specific application software requirements. You will need to check the syllabus for your course and ensure that you the correct software required in your course.

Internet: You will need reliable Internet service and a properly tuned web browser. The following browsers are known to work with myCCTC and WebCT. It is possible that more recent browser versions will also work. The most reliable browsers are: Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.2, Mozilla 1.6 & 1.7, and Firefox 1.x (Note: You may experience difficulties with IE 5.0 and 7.0)

You will need to enable JavaScript, SSL, and Style Sheets on your browser. These options are usually enabled by default. If you do need to change your settings go to the menu at the top of your Web browser screen and select TOOLS then INTERNET OPTIONS then ADVANCED (tab). You will find a checklist that allows you to select the necessary options.

In order to use the Chat application in myCCTC or WebCT, your Internet browser must be able to access and run a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The first time you try to use Chat without a JVM, you will be prompted to install a plug-in. If you accept the plug-in, a JVM will be installed and configured for your Netscape browser and you will no longer see the warning message when you try to access the Luminis system.



While using WebCT, if you are unable to view Discussion postings, Quiz windows, and download links you may have a pop-up blocker running on your computer. To disable pop-up killers or ad-blockers: a) Search your hard drive for any software with "pop-up" in the name and disable it. Examples of popular pop-up killer applications include: Pop-Up Stopper, Pop-Up Defender, and Pop-Up Zapper. b) Disable pop-up killing or ad-blocking functions included your anti-virus, Internet security, personal firewall, and browser programs.  Examples include: Norton Internet Security 2003, and AOL 8.0.