2 Using Moodle

The main screen (after you log in, and select an enrolled class) is similar to figure 7.

Figure 7: Main screen of a class.

The first thing you should do is to check the upper right corner. The ``Latest News'' pane displays the latest messages for this class. Click on ``more...'' to read the full message.

The pane below ``Latest News'' is labeled ``Upcoming Events'' is also important. It displays the start and end date/time of assignments, online quizzes and other activities.

On the left, the pane labeled ``People'' can be useful. Click ``Edit profile'' to change your profile. I suggest you keep your private data to yourself. Updating the image representing yourself can be kind of fun, though.

Under the ``People'' pane is the ``Activities'' pane. This pane can be quite helpful. It organizes activities by categories. If you want to list all assignments, click ``Assignments''.

The middle portion of the main screen is a weekly calendar for the class. The current week is highlighted (highlit?). All the resources and activities are organized by time. This way, it is easy for you to see what needs to be done in a week. I often change activities and/or resources, so be sure to check often for changes.

At the top of the middle pane are the resources for the entire course.