| A | B |
| Database | A storage unit for information. |
| MediaCenter | Includes instructor notes, web links, multimedia files. |
| Schedule | "the roadmap of the course" |
| Courseroom | Discussions take place in this environment. |
| Profiles | "Home" for information about yourself, other course members, and your instructor. |
| A "flag" beside a fill-in box. | An indicator that a "field" must be filled in. |
| What is the blue arrow beside the topic mean? | There are additional documents inside that category. |
| Where are other reference materials kept that are not listed on the schedule? | MediaCenter |
| How do you respond to an existing discussion? | Click on the "comment" button |
| How do you start a new discussion thread? | By using the Start Discussion or Begin Assignment. |