How do I use the Learning Zone Calendar?

By understanding how to use the calendar feature in the Learning Zone, you can effectively manage your academic schedule and stay organised throughout your learning journey.

The calendar feature in the Learning Zone is a valuable tool for managing your academic schedule, deadlines, and important events. Whether you're keeping track of assignment due dates, course milestones, or personal commitments, understanding how to use the calendar effectively can help you stay organised and on track. Here's a guide on how to use the calendar feature.

Accessing the calendar 

In the Learning Zone, select the Calendar button in the left-hand menu bar.

This view will show you events from up to 10 calendars at a time. Each course and group you're a member of will be displayed in a different colour, and each can be shown or hidden by clicking on the coloured square next to the name in the right-hand Calendars list.

You will see different calendar views, such as weekly, or monthly. Choose the view that best suits your preference and allows you to visualise your schedule effectively. The default view is monthly; if you want to change this you can click on your preferred view in the top right corner of the screen.  

Adding events 

Step 1: Create a new event 

To add an event to the calendar, click on the plus sign to the right of the calendar view options. This link is labelled Create new event when you hover your cursor over it.

Step 2: Enter event details 

In the event creation window, enter the details of the event, including the title, date, time, and location (if applicable). 

Step 3: Save the event 

Once you have entered all the necessary information, click on the Submit button to add the event to your calendar. 

If you want to enter additional or more detailed information regarding the event, you can do so by clicking on the More options button. To save the event from this screen, click on the Create event button.  

Managing events 

Edit or delete events you own

To edit or delete an existing event, locate the event and click on it to open the event details. From there, you should see options to Edit or Delete the event if you have permission to do so.

Drag and drop 

The calendar allows you to drag and drop your events to different dates or times, making it easy to reschedule or adjust your schedule as needed. 

Colour coding 

If you are enrolled in multiple courses or groups, consider using colour-coding to distinguish between the events or tasks. Colours are automatically assigned, but these can be changed by clicking the three dots next to the calendar name.

Additional tips: 

• Regularly review: Make it a habit to review your calendar regularly to stay informed about upcoming events and deadlines. 
• Plan ahead: Use the calendar to plan your study schedule and allocate time for coursework, assignments, and exam preparation. 
• Stay organised: Keep your calendar updated with accurate information to avoid scheduling conflicts and missed deadlines. 
• Subscribe: You can subscribe to your calendar feed so that events are shown in your calendar app of choice. Learn more here.

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