Course Tools

Overview

Course Tools are communication and collaboration tools that enhance interaction between users.

In this section

This section includes information on the following topics:

Topic

Description

Course Announcements

Provides details for posting important information about the Course, such as Assignment due dates, content changes or guest speakers.

Staff Information

Describes how to post information about Instructors, Teaching Assistants, and Guest Lecturer for the Course.

Calendar

Provides all the details for posting Course-related events on a Calendar.

Tasks

Explains how to organize Course projects, priorities, and details.

Send Email

Provides information on how to send email to other participants or groups of participants within a Course.

Digital Drop Box

Provides information for exchanging files between the Instructor and Course participants.

Glossary Manager

Explains how to create and modify the Course Glossary. The Glossary may also be uploaded and downloaded.

Messages

Explains how messages are sent to users within a Course.

Discussion Board

Describes the features of the Discussion Board page.