The index icon will take you home to the main index of the course. This is the area that you will always enter the course modules through. Here you can find or choose a particular module or resource.

 

 

 
This is a navigation icon that will take you to the previous module visited in the course.

 

 

 
The next icon will take you to the next module in the course.

 

 

 
The resources icon usually appears at the top of each module. It will take you to the resources page. It will also appear next to a body of text in the lesson to indicate a specific resource unique to that lesson. Resources could include articles, software, plugins or links to other sites. 

 

 

The glossary icon is usually located at the top of each module and will open a glossary for you in a small window. When a word is highlighted in a body of text, this indicates that if you click on it, the glossary will open and supply you with a definition for that word.

When present, the self-test icon will open a multiple choice test for you relating to the module you are working in. The self-test is not scored or recorded, and will give you instant feedback immediately on each question so that you may test your knowledge on the module.

This icon opens the communications area of the course, and is usually located at the top of each module page. Here you will find a bulletin board where you can communicate with other people (over time) in a threaded discussion area. There is also an area for real-time discussions or chat if you arange to speak to others at a specific time. This option is currently disabled.

The calendar icon will open up a calendar indicating upcoming events. Since this course is self-paced, there probably won't be very many scheduled events. This option is currently disabled.

The audio icon indicates that there is a (compressed) audio file for you to listen to. It may appear at the top of the module, but it is usually in the lesson body or content. Usually, these files will be in Quicktime or HotMedia format. If you are unsure about these formats, they will be explained further when you are required to access them.

The video icon indicates that there is a (compressed) video for you to view. It may appear at the top of the module, but it is usually in the lesson body or content.  You may have the option of viewing these files in either Quicktime (ISDN or cable) or REAL (streaming for modems) formats. If you are unsure about these formats, they will be explained further when you are required to access them.

The multimedia icon indicates that there is a multimedia activity for you to experience. These could be in Shockwave, Flash, Hyperstudio or HotMedia formats. If you are unsure about these formats, they will be explained further when you are required to access them.