Comparison of WebCT and CourseInfo

At most universities, faculty do not have a choice of courseware products to use. They must use the product selected for them. At Boston University, faculty can choose between the two leading products: WebCT or CourseInfo.

But you need not make a decision based solely on this comparison. You should:

Talk to your department. What do they recommend? For example, SMG provides courseware services to its own faculty. To request a course, call 353-9440. Also, while faculty on the Medical campus can use either product, the Medical Campus IT group will provide training in CourseInfo only.

Talk to your colleagues and ask what they use. There are benefits in using the same product your colleagues are. Most faculty prefer CourseInfo, because it's easier to use.

Finally, you are welcome to attend Introduction to WebCT and CourseInfo class that we will conduct throughout the Fall. We will give a broad overview of each product and answer any questions you might have.