Add Events to the Calendar

Calendar Interface

The calendar is divided into two sections. On the left is main content displayed in Agenda, Day, Week, Month, or List view. On the right is a mini-calendar and a section for entering Tasks.

Dates display in the Calendar Agenda View based on the filtering option: Today and Tomorrow, Next 7 days, Next 14 days.

Dates display in the List View by filtering (Upcoming, Past, or All) in addition to filtering by type of entry (assignments, checklists, discussions, etc.)

The Calendar tool allows instructors to create calendar entries directly from the calendar tool and also displays entries that are created by selecting start and due or end dates for quizzes, assignments, discussions, etc. Students are allowed to view calendar entries, but they cannot create entries. We will refer to the two types of entries as "course tool events" and "calendar events."

Course Tool Events: These are events that are created by setting start, due, and/or end dates for quizzes, assignments, discussions, etc., then choosing the "Display in calendar" option. Assignment dropbox dates are the exception; they display in the calendar automatically. The date that displays in the calendar is the “due” date.

Calendar Events: These are events you create within the Calendar tool.

Create a Calendar Event

Go to the course for which you want to create an event.
From the Communication group, select Calendar.
Click on Create Event.
Click on Add Content if you wish to provide a link to specific course content from the calendar.
Enter the title, description, date and time. Other options are available which are beyond the scope of this training.
Click on Create.

Watch video insructions for creating calendar entries. (7.min 10 secs.)