To navigate Connect

The following common interface elements help you navigate Connect:

1. Minibar - The minibar is always visible and helps you navigate Connect.
2. My Home - Returns you to your organization's homepage. You can usually find important information from your organization on the homepage.
3. Unit Selector - Use the unit selector to access your units. For easy access, you can pin your units to the top of the list.
4. Messages - Notifies you about unread mail and instant messages from instructors and other learners.
5. Updates - Notifies you about new and updated announcements, due dates and end dates, and grades.
6. Subscriptions - Notifies you about new blog posts, subscribed discussion forums, topics, and threads.
7. Username - Allows you to make changes to your user profile, notifications, account settings, and log out.
8. Navbar - Provides links to unit-specific tools, for example, Discussions, Assignments, and Quizzes. The navbar may change depending on your unit.
9. Unit Homepage - Provides quick access to important information related to the unit, for example, announcements and calendar items. The unit homepage for each unit may be different.