Four ways to frame the internal hub as a dashboard/homepage. Each sits above the weekly blackboard banner and existing content columns.
Personal greeting with date and a summary of what's new. Quick action buttons on the right. Warm and orienting — you know where you are and what's happened.
Tuesday, April 1, 2026 · 3 new resources · 2 events this week
Weekly Blackboard
What's one thing you tried with AI this semester?
Compact title + inline stats. Status-line energy — 'AI Commons · Dashboard' with counts. Informational, not decorative. Most space-efficient.
Weekly Blackboard
What's one thing you tried with AI this semester?
Crimson label, subtitle framing the space, and icon-button quick actions. Invites participation — 'Start a Discussion', 'Share a Resource', 'Book a Consultation'.
AI Commons
Weekly Blackboard
What's one thing you tried with AI this semester?
'Since your last visit' with clickable deltas. Each links to the relevant section. Shows what changed, not totals — makes the hub feel like a living space.
Weekly Blackboard
What's one thing you tried with AI this semester?