Calendar
Instructors may use the calendar tool as an easy way to have a centralized location of assignment due dates, events, and test dates so that students can prepare to have a successful semester. In addition, students may create personal entries that are not related to any course. This type of entry is considered 'private', and thus only the person that created the entry will be able to view it. The following illustrations will demonstrate the various functionalities of the calendar tool. Note: Uses and application of the calendar tool will vary from course to course.
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Step 1: Under Course Tools, select Calendar (see figure below).
Step 2: The calendar page will appear. The default view of the calendar is a month-at-a-glance view, but you can choose to view the calendar by week and/or by day by clicking on the appropriate tab. Select the appropriate month and year from the dropdown boxes that you wish to view, and click the Go icon (i.e., the green arrow). Note: The calendar will default to the current month and year. (see figure below).
Step 1: Access the Calendar tool (if necessary, see above for assistance with this step).
Step 2: Click the Add Entry button (see figure below).
Step 3: A new window will appear for you to create your entry. Enter a Title, Description (optional), and Start Date for your entry. Also make sure the 'Personal' option is selected (Note: this should happen automatically). When you have finished creating your personal entry, click the Save button (see figure below).
Step 4: You will be returned to the main Calendar page where your entry will be visible (see figure below).
