1	Control Buttons Located below the navigation area Guide you through the course/resources Course Info links to: Course and Staff Info Course Documents Assignments Communication Student Tools
2	Button Functions Announcements Button Announcements Updates Reminders The announcements display in the main course window each time you enter your course.
3	Button Functions--continued Course Information Button Displays general information about the course. Usually include: Approved course descriptions A listing of course prerequisites A course syllabus Time and locations for lecture components
4	Button Functions--continued Faculty Information Button Specific information about staff and faculty who are involved in the course.
5	Button Functions--continued Course Documents Button Contains the majority of the information that will be delivered online. Contains Course outlines Handouts Lecture materials Related readings and links Practice quizzes
6	Button Functions--continued Assignments Button Assignments Tests Quizzes Surveys
7	Button Functions--continued Communication Button Includes all the communication tools Chat E-mail Student and Group Pages Student Roster Discussion Board—located here and on the following button.
8	Button Functions--continued User Tools Button Includes all the student tools needed to: Submit information to your instructor View a course calendar Check your grades Manage your homepage Edit your student profile
9	"Click the Back Button on..." Click the Back Button on the Windows Explorer toolbar to return to the orientation and take this section’s quiz.