Click the New Class button in the upper right hand corner of the My Classes page to begin setting up your new class.

When you type a Class Name in the space provided, the URL (web address) is created automatically.* You may choose to add a Class Code if you would like (for example, Math 101). Next type a short summary of your class (optional), describing it to your audience. The Class Summary is displayed on the My Classes page. Finally, you can turn on or off several optional class features like the Calendar or Inbox.

*Hint: You can make your class easier to find by choosing a shorter URL.

Choosing Skins

On the next screen, choose a Skin for your class by clicking on it. This will determine what your class looks like to anyone who visits your class.

Selecting a Class Schedule

You now have the option of creating a Class Schedule, which will define the beginning and ending dates for Terms or Grading Periods in your class. (If you do not want to use this option, select No Schedule Required.) You may use an Existing Schedule from a class you have already made, or you may create a new schedule by clicking Create New Schedule and selecting a schedule type from the list displayed below (or choose Custom to create a customized number of terms and grading periods). The Simple Schedule allows you to choose a start date and an end date for your class right away. The other schedule types will allow you to set the Term and Grading Period dates on the following page. 

Next, you are given the option of choosing a Template for your class.  A Template can be made from an existing class to help you get a head start creating a new class.  If you select a Template to use, all information stored in the Template will appear in your new class.  If you have not created any Templates, you cannot select a template at this time.
*Hint: If the template option is grayed out, don't worry. To create templates use the "Save As" feature on any of your existing classes.

And in Conclusion...

That's it! Now that your class is set up, you may want to get started by clicking the Add Content Block button. Then select they type of content you wish to enter. Click on Add Page to add additional pages to your class site.