Enrolled in one of Smith's Web-based classes?

Here's a Q-and-A.

How do I find the course?

A few days before class begins, go to webct.ucf.edu. If the enrollment people have posted the class roster, you should be able to click on the name of the course and get access.

Does the professor contact me?

I send email through the ecommunity.ucf.edu system. Make sure you have your current email address listed there. To check, go to http://ecommunity.ucf.edu. Click on PROFILE. Enter your correct email address. Note you can ask for it to remain anonymous, but you will still receive emails from the professor.

How can I see a syllabus?

Usually, you can find syllabuses by going to reach.ucf.edu. Generally, the address for mass communication law is reach.ucf.edu/~mmc4200a. For feature writing, it's reach.ucf.edu/~jou4300a. For reporting, it's reach.ucf.edu/~jou2100a, and freelance writing is reach.ucf.edu/~jou4308a. Generally, it's reach.ucf.edu followed by a / (slash), then a ~ (tilde) and then the course number followed by a.

Do I have to go to Daytona?

No. Web classes (W classes) are taught entirely on the Web. All tests, quizzes, assignments, etc. are done by using the Internet.

Do Web classes count toward the major?

Yes, they are normal UCF classes--just taught in a different way.

Do I interact with my fellow students?

Yes. You are required to engage in discussion groups and to help other students. These activities, too, are done on the Internet.

Can I work on my own time schedule?

Yes. The good thing about Web classes is that you can fit them around your schedule. Keep in mind, though, that you will have assignments that must be done by deadlines. You must meet the deadlines. When you do the work is up to you.

Can I meet the professor?

Yes. Like all faculty, I have office hours. My office is on UCF's Sanford-Lake Mary campus. During the regular school year, I have hours one day a week on the main campus, usually in the UCF Library. Exact hours will be emailed to you each week.