 What is the Wisc-Online Resource Center?
Wisc-Online is a consortium of the 16 two-year Wisconsin Technical Colleges formed to support the development and distribution of learning objects authored and technically developed by faculty and multimedia Flash designers.
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Can anyone access and use the Wisc-Online learning objects?
Anyone may register to access the learning objects.
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Are the learning objects available at no cost?
Yes, the learning objects are available to be used at no cost for teachers and students worldwide via the Internet.
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How do I use the learning objects?
Each learning object has its own unique URL address. First, read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. Within the limitations of the copyright use policy, you can search the learning objects. The preferred way to use a learning object with students is to the copy the link and paste it into a webpage, online course resource page, PowerPoint, etc. Students can then open and view learning objects from these sources and do not have to go to Wisc-Online.
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What if I don’t have a webpage?
Registered users of Wisc-Online may use the “My Favorites” tool to find learning objects they wish to use with their students. Each registered user receives his or her own URL of “My Favorites” and may send students to that location to view the selected learning objects.
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What is the Wisc-Online Store?
The Wisc-Online Store is incorporated into the Wisc-Online Repository. Registered individual users may purchase downloads or CDs of learning objects. Organizations are required to enter into a license agreement. They may contact the director of Wisc-Online.
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Why purchase downloads of learning objects?
Purchasing downloads of learning objects allows teachers to have the learning objects available for students off line and not have to be dependent upon an Internet connection.
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What are the copyright limitations?
It is the desire of Wisc-Online to freely share the objects on this site; however, the objects are copyrighted and may only be used within the limitations of the Terms and Conditions.
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Can the content be changed if the (.exe and .swf) download is purchased?
As stated in the Terms and Conditions, the content may not be changed.
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Are there limitations to the learning object if I download it?
Yes, if the learning object has an e-mail feature for learners to use when online, this capability will become disabled when the learning object is downloaded.
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Why purchase the source code?
The source code (.fla file) is primarily for Flash programmers interested in the programming behind the learning objects. If the source code is purchased, the content of a learning object may be changed. See Terms and Conditions for more details.
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How long does it take to receive a downloaded learning object?
Once the credit card is validated, a download link for an .exe and .swf is sent immediately to the e-mail address provided. A source code download takes a bit longer (usually the next business day).
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Can I have downloads of learning objects put on CDs?
Learning objects can be put on CDs and shipped to the purchaser. Orders will be shipped within one business day.
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Can I use existing links or link learning objects from the new site?
If you have a webpage, and have linked objects from Wisc-Online in the past, the links to your page will not change. Even though you now need to use your Wisc-Online password to view the learning objects, you can continue to add objects to your webpage by opening the learning object that you want to link and clicking on “Copy the Link” at the bottom of the page. You will then be given the link to paste into your webpage. The fact that you have a password does not prevent you from linking learning objects in the same way you did in the past.
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Can I post a learning object to Wisc-Online?
If you have copyright-cleared objects that you would like to place on the Wisc-Online site, you may contact us to be considered for inclusion within the repository. All objects to be posted will be reviewed by subject matter experts and must meet the quality standards.
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What if I am not with the Wisconsin Technical College System? Can you build me a customized learning object from the content I supply?
Yes, we can build a customized learning object for you. Contact Wisc-Online to discuss fees. For more information about all training and services provided by Wisc-Online, see Services.
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