Content units—sometimes called modules, categories, instructor-added materials, or chapters—contain materials for study and discussion. In most cases, a main menu or a table of contents will direct you to the different units available in your course. Each unit will probably have its own menu of tasks, assignments, documents, and presentations. Some courses might have one unit for each week; other courses might have one unit for each major topic covered. Look for assignments in particular—you want to be alert to what is due when.
Introductory page for a content unit
Related topics:
Home page or welcome page
Discussion forums
Chat room, live chat, and instant messaging
Course e-mail
Other tools
Syllabus
Assignments
Announcements