Using the Calendar in AsULearn

The Calendar is used to post assignment due dates, and class events. It is important to know how to access this information. Calendar information can be accessed from two main locations.

As seen in the illustration above, in the right hand column of the course main page the 'Upcoming Events' block will list a number of upcoming events from the class calendar (Note:This block may or may not be turned on in your specific course site). The number of events is controlled from the user preferences. The calendar preferences location will be discussed latter in this document.

The second location to view calendar events is the 'Calendar' block. Notice dates with events have a highlighting box around them. If you put the mouse pointer over a date that is highlighted it will popup a window that shows a summary events for that day.

If you click on the day date a new window will show a full description of all events for that day. Notice in the top right of the above illustration the 'Preferences...' button. Clicking on this will allow you to set how far in advanced the ''Upcoming Events' block will list new events. It is recommended to set number of days no shorter than fifteen and number of events no less than fifteen.

From the course main page in the Calendar' block clicking on the month link at the top of the block will bring up a larger month view as seen above. A summery of events will show on this view for dates with events. If the day has to many events to show you will see a 'more...' link and the bottom of the day block. Clicking on the date will bring up the full day description.