Home page and Dashboard
After you log in, the home page, the Dashboard or the My courses page usually opens. There you can see:
- the list of courses you are enrolled in;
- upcoming deadlines and events;
- new notifications and messages;
- a calendar of your commitments;
- a timeline with assignments and other activities, if it is enabled.
Tip: At the start of every visit, check the Dashboard, your notifications and upcoming deadlines.
Accessing your online classrooms
- In the main menu, click My courses.
- Find the course you want in the list.
- Click the course name.
The online classroom for the course opens. Its content may be divided by weeks, topics, lectures, tutorials or chapters.
If you cannot see a course:
- Check the All, In progress, Future, Past or Removed from view filters.
- Check that you are logged in with the correct user account.
- The course may not be open yet, or you may not be enrolled in it yet.
- Contact the Student Office to be added to the online classroom.
Basic structure of an online classroom
In the online classroom you can find the following content:
- the course description and learning objectives;
- the instructor’s contact details;
- the schedule of lectures and tutorials;
- the syllabus or course delivery plan;
- course materials and literature;
- announcements and forums;
- assignments and due dates;
- quizzes and other activities;
- grades and feedback.
Where to find information about a course
Important information is usually published at the top of the online classroom or in the first section. Look for sections such as:
- About the course or General information;
- Introduction or Syllabus;
- Instructions for students;
- Course requirements;
- Assessment method;
- Contacting the instructor.
Check in particular the deadlines, the requirements for completing the course, the attendance rules, the assessment method and how to communicate with the instructor.
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