Calendar Basics

Directions on how to view/create/edit calendar events in Outlook and integrate them in D2L calendar

Audience

Faculty

Question

How do I view/create/edit calendar events in D2L and integrate them with Outlook?

Answer

The Calendar tool enables you to create and view upcoming events, and it can also be integrated with your Microsoft Outlook calendar. There is also a helpful tutorial video available for this article.

View, Create, and Edit Calendar Events

1. Select Other Tools on the Navbar, then select Calendar
2. Your events will appear. To change your view, use the buttons at the top left: Agenda, Day, Week, Month, or List
3. Hint: The List view allows you to Filter By: Assignments, Checklists, Discussions, Quizzes, and more
3. To create a new event select Create Event
4. If you want to add a Content topic to the Event, select Add Content and select the topic
5. Enter an Event Title
6. Add a Description
7. Select the Attendees from the list
8. Select the dates and times for your event, and if you want to Add Recurrence or Add Restriction to the event
9. If applicable, choose a Location or use a Seating Chart
10. Select Create

 

Integrate your D2L Calendar with your Microsoft Outlook Calendar

1. Select Materials and select Calendar from the menu
2. Select Subscribe in the upper right corner

NOTE: If you don’t see the Subscribe option, select your Settings button and select the box for Enable Calendar Feeds.

3. Copy the URL that is shown in the box
4. Open your Microsoft Outlook Calendar
5. If using the web-based Outlook, select Add calendar and then select From internet
6. If using the desktop version of Outlook, select Open Calendar and then select From Internet…
7. Paste the URL from your D2L Calendar into the box, then select Save if using the web-based Outlook and OK if using the desktop version of Outlook
8. If done correctly, your D2L Calendar should import into your Microsoft Outlook Calendar