Introduction to SharePoint Lists
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List Overview
A list is a collection of information that you share with a work group. When you create a course
several lists are created for you. The My Courses template includes several types of lists by
default ranging from a announcements to a task list. Lists facilitate interaction with your students.
You can modify a list by adding or deleting columns or you can create your own list to meet
specific needs. You can also create and save a view to display
only the information you need.
Lists can also be displayed in Web Parts on pages. Web Parts
are modular units of information consisting of a title bar, a
frame, and content. You can use them to add information
directly from a list to a Web Part. You can open a list directly
and work with it. For example, if your Web Links list appears
in a Web Part on your course homepage, you can click a link
on the list to open and work with it.
List Types
List Types
The type of list you use depends on the kind of
information you want to share.
Announcements Use the announcements list to share
news and to provide reminders. Announcements support
enhanced formatting with images, hyperlinks, and
formatted text.
Contacts. The Contacts list displays your student’s
contact information.
Calendar. Use a calendar for course and specific events
such as holidays and college functions. A calendar
provides visual views, similar to a desk or wall calendar.
Track assignment deadlines, projects and quiz dates.
Tasks. Use a task list to track information about projects
and other to-do events for your class. You can assign class
projects and track the status and progress complete as the
project progresses.
Discussion boards. The discussion board provides a
place to share ideas and opinions about relevant topics
and to encourage critical thinking exercises.
Survey. Use a survey to collect and compile feedback,
such as an opinion poll or course satisfaction. Design your
questions and answers and see an overview of your
feedback.
Links. Use the Web Links list to direct students to
websites and other support resources. Use folders to
separate into logical order.
Custom. Although you can customize any list, you can
start with a custom list and just customize the settings.
Track Versions and History
The following are some ways you can work with lists to help you to manage information for your group.
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Track versions and detailed history. Track versions of list items, to see
how items have changed from version to version. You can restore earlier
versions of a document if you decide you’re not satisfied with the
changes.
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Keep informed about changes. Lists and views use Really Simple
Syndication (RSS), so that you and your students can automatically
receive updates. RSS is a technology that enables people to receive and
view updates or RSS feeds in a consolidated location. You can also create
e-mail alerts to notify you when a list is changed or when new items are
added. Alerts are a convenient way to keep track of the changes that are
important to you
Compiled by Technology Resource Center May, 2011
Source: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint-server-help/introduction-to-lists-HA010174492.aspx?CTT=1