Your course template is built around the homepage, which contains the following components. Component Function Example Course Intro Identifies your course and welcomes students to it. This screen capture lets you view the various components on the homepage. Announcements Allows you to post timely information where students will see it upon entering the website.
Orientation Provides novice users with guidance on how to use the web components in a course.
Information Information about your course, i.e., overview, syllabus, schedule, etc. Activities Course materials and assignments, i.e., notes, slides, handouts, examples, etc. Communication Tools that allow class members to communicate and collaborate electronically. Resources Tools that help students use the web components efficiently. The default homepage reveals only the course intro, announcements and orientation to the students.