The first page you see after you have logged into WebCT is a homepage .  This is a standard feature of WebCT, and although it may differ slightly in every module, there are some common features.

You can return to the homepage at any time by selecting the "Home" link above the action Menu (these links are referred to as "breadcrumbs"). You will become more familiar with the different sections as you work through the material. A sample homepage is displayed below.

Of course, you saw the same WebCT homepage at the start of the WebCT Learner Guide. A homepage : 

• is the centre of all WebCT modules.
• is the first page displayed after logging in.
• contains the learning materials and support tools
• is accessible from every other page in the course.

The page displayed above has icons showing some of the most popular features of WebCT. The icons on the homepage can link to :

• learning pathway or contents page (learning materials, module guide)
• WebCT tools (e-mail,bulletin board, chat)
• toolpage (student support tools - similar design to a homepage)
• a URL (links to a page outside the WebCT module)
• a single page (assessment)

The homepage layout is designed to suit the topic and learning methodology of each module. The number of icons will vary, as will the function of some icons.

WebCT provides a number of different sets of icons for designers. It is usual for designers to use the built-in icons rather than their own. Here are some example icons.

Photographic icons	Formal icons

These icons and more are discussed in the next few pages, but first, press on theAction Menu for an introduction on How do I navigate?