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Using Technology In Class

Throughout the semester you will be asked to use technology to access information and/or communicate with your instructor and classmates, via the world wide web.

The first step to getting started is connecting to CCRI’s servers. To do this:

Use a computer equipped (connected to the Web) with a standard Web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Type in the URL for the server

  • Pipeline – http://pipeline.ccri.edu  (You can also go to the CCRI homepage at http://www.ccri.edu/  and click on "pipeline")
  • WebCT – http://webct.ccri.edu  (You can also go to the CCRI homepage at http://www.ccri.edu/  and click on "Directory", then WebCT)
  • On-Line Data bases – http://www.ccri.edu/lerc

    • Pipeline

    Pipeline connects CCRI students, faculty and staff to academic resources, email, registration & other online services. It is the "Official CCRI Communication Vehicle".

    To log in to Campus Pipeline, use the following steps:

    1. Launch the Internet browser; Internet Explorer or Netscape
    2. At the address, or location line, enter the URL for Campus Pipeline: http://pipeline.ccri.edu
    3. To find out what your Campus Pipeline login name is, look under the Need Help? For Students heading, and click on the "How to look up your jwarren button". Follow the directions for the user name lookup.
    4. Return to the main Pipeline login screen and enter your User Name, press the Tab key and type your Password (PIN number). If you do not know your password, it is available through enrollment services with a picture ID.
    5. Click Login. If you have entered the correct Login Name and password combination, and if this is your first time accessing the Campus Pipeline System, you will see a welcome page. Click on the Let’s Begin button. You will then see you’re My Pipeline page with your name printed on the top.
    6. To check class-related email, click on the "email" tab. You may also choose to redirect all of your email to another address. Directions can be found in Pipeline
    7. Check the Pipeline documentation for further assistance.

    WebCT

    WebCT course sites are available for some courses, offering a variety of tools to help you. In addition to syllabi and handouts, some faculty offer online testing and grading.

    To log in to WebCT, use the following steps:

    1. Launch the Internet browser; Internet Explorer or Netscape
    2. At the address, or location line, enter the URL for WebCT: http://webct.ccri.edu
    3. Log in using your Pipeline username and password.
    4. Click on the grey Add course button.
    5. Click on the View by category option. Choose the alphabetical range your course code would fall into under. For example, if you were taking a Business course where the course code starts with BUSN, you would select the A - B category. Click on the grey Update button.
    6. Select your course from the list by clicking on its link. You will be prompted to type in WebCT ID and password again. Do not Type anything in these boxes!! Click on the grey Register button The course will be automatically added to your account.
    7. You will have the option to go directly into the course or to add additional courses.
    8. Check the WebCT Documentation for further assistance.

    Online Databases

    In completing class assignments, you will be asked to access CCRI’s online databases. To do this, follow these steps:

    From a computer at CCRI (in the lab):

    1. Log on to the CCRI website at http://www.ccri.edu
    2. Click on "Library"
    3. Under "Library Services", click on "periodical databases"
    4. The most useful databases for business topics are generally Academic Search Premier and Lexis-Nexis. Click on that.
    5. Next, enter your topic, key words or company name. Also, it is generally better to search the previous 2 years. Scroll down to that choice. Now press "search"
    6. Citations for various articles should appear and you may select those of interest to view full text.
    7. You may also print the text if available and desired.

    From Home

    You may also have access to these databases from home. They are provided through services that CCRI pays a fee for, so you will need a password when not on campus. To get a password, follow these steps:

    Get a student ID from Enrollment Services (Dean of Student’s Office). You will need a picture ID and your SS# to do this.

    If you have already used the library (i.e., checked out books, videos and/or materials) your password is the barcode on your ID card. If you have not used the library before, take your picture ID to the library and ask the librarian to activate your barcode number.  See How do I access databases from off-campus for further assistance.


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