Adding Entries to the Calendar Tool

Step 1: Under Course Tools, select Calendar (see figure below). Note: Calendar entries may be added from either the Build or Teach Tabs.

Step 2: From the Calendar page (see figure below), select the appropriate month and year from the dropdown boxes (Note: The Calendar will default to the current month and year.). Click the 'Go' icon.

Step 3: Select whichever 'view' you would like to set your calendar for (e.g., 'this course only', 'institution + all courses + personal', etc.). Note: The Key at the bottom of the screen helps identify which entries go with each course). Click the 'Go' icon.

Step 4: Select how you would like to see your calendar (e.g., daily weekly or monthly). Note: View Month is the default option, but you can click any of the 'View Week' links to view the Calendar by week and/or any day of the month to view just that day.

Step 5: To add an entry to the Calendar, click the 'Add Entry' button (see figure below).

Step 6 : Within the 'Add Entry' page (see figure below), add a title to your Calendar entry within the Title text box.

Step 7: Add a description (optional) to your Calendar entry within the Description text box.

Step 8: Select the start and end dates for your calendar entry.

Step 9: Within the Entry type section type (e.g., this course only) and access (public or private).

Step 10: Within More Options, you can add an internal link (within your course) or an Internet link to your entry. You can also select recurrence options.

Step 11: Click the Save button to add this entry to your Calendar, and return to the Calendar page (see figure below). You can repeat the process to add additional entries.