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Calendar
Why use it?
The Calendar block displays activity deadlines and custom events.
Note: The default dashboard displays upcoming deadlines and events for each individual for all their courses.
Step 1: Add a Calendar block
Editing Mode on.
Expand the blocks drawer on the right.
Click Add a Block and choose Calendar
The block will be added to the bottom of the drawer. You can move it to different positions.
The calendar block should now appear on your course for all users.
Step 2: Manage events
Existing events
Deadlines for assignments and other activities are automatically added to the calendar without the need to add them manually.
Add an event
1. Click a day on the calendar to add a new event. A new page allows you to click on Add event. Fill out the form.
Type of event
Category - event viewable by everyone on a category-level.
Course - event viewable only to those enrolled on the course - created by teachers.
Groups - event viewable only by members of a group - created by teachers.
User - personal event a student user can create - viewable only by the user.
Further options
By clicking on Show more…, you have the option to give the event a Description, the Duration and to Repeat this event.
Click Save.
Delete an event
Double click on the event and choose the bin icon to Delete.
