Adding content in myCourses

Creating a module is the first step in adding course content. Modules are like folders or headings, into which you can organize course content. As you add items to a module, they appear in a numbered table of contents. You can create modules within existing modules to establish a deeper hierarchy by selecting an existing module from the Parent Module list.

• Create a new course module
• Add items to a course module

Create a new course module

1. On the Course Home page, click Content on the navigation bar to access the Manage Content page.
2. Click the New Module icon.
3. In the Parent Module drop-down, choose one of the following:
   1. If you don’t want this new module to be a sub-module, select None.
   2. If you want it to be a sub-module, select a parent module from the list of existing modules.
4. Title: Enter your module title here.

   

5. Select the Hide Enumeration check box if you don't want to display the word "Module #" in the content browser.
6. Optional: the remaining tabs offer the following features:
   • Restrictions:
     • Hide the module from the students' view.
     • Apply date availability.
     • Release conditions based on certain criteria.

       

   • Comments:
     • Personal comments only visible to the person who entered them.
     • Shared designer comments are visible to everyone.

       

   • Objectives:
     • Add associated learning objectives if they are available.

       

7. Click Save to save your changes, or click Save & New to continue creating modules.

Add new items to a Module

Once you have created a module, you can add items to the module by using the New Item tool to:

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  Creating a module is the first step in adding course content. Modules are like folders or headings, into which you can organize course content. As you add items to a module, they appear in a numbered table of contents. You can create modules within existing modules to establish a deeper hierarchy by selecting an existing module from the Parent Module list.

  • Create a new course module
  • Add items to a course module

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  Create a new course module

  1. On the Course Home page, click Content on the navigation bar to access the Manage Content page.
  2. Click the New Module icon.
  3. In the Parent Module drop-down, choose one of the following:
     1. If you don’t want this new module to be a sub-module, select None.
     2. If you want it to be a sub-module, select a parent module from the list of existing modules.
  4. Title: Enter your module title here.

     

  5. Select the Hide Enumeration check box if you don't want to display the word "Module #" in the content browser.
  6. Optional: the remaining tabs offer the following features:
     • Restrictions:
       • Hide the module from the students' view.
       • Apply date availability.
       • Release conditions based on certain criteria.

         

     • Comments:
       • Personal comments only visible to the person who entered them.
       • Shared designer comments are visible to everyone.

         

     • Objectives:
       • Add associated learning objectives if they are available.

         

  7. Click Save to save your changes, or click Save & New to continue creating modules.

  

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  Add new items to a Module

  Once you have created a module, you can add items to the module by using the New Item tool to:

  • Create a new file
  • Add an existing file
  • Upload a new file
  • Link to course material or a website (Add a Quicklink)

  When adding each type of item, you will notice that the Properties tab contains fields and properties specific to type of item you are adding. However, they all contain the same options for Restrictions, Discussions, Comments and Objectives.

  Create a New File

  1. From the Course Home page, click Content on the navbar to access the Manage Content page.
  2. Click the New Item icon either next to the module that you want to add an item to, or in the top tool menu.
  3. Select Create New File.

     

  4. In the Properties tab, enter the following:
     • Select a Parent Module, if it is not already selected.
     • Enter a descriptive name for the file in the Title field.
     • In the Content area, click Choose Destination to store the file in the Manage Files area.
     • In the Content editor, enter text, images, etc. You can switch to the HTML code view by clicking the HTML Source icon at the bottom of the editor.

       

     • Click Save.
     • Optional: Set options for Restrictions, Discussions, Comments and Objectives, similar to those described above in Create a new course module.

  Add an Existing File

  1. From the Course Home page, click Content on the navbar to access the Manage Content page.
  2. Click the New Item icon either next to the module that you want to add an item to, or from the menu at the top of the Manage Content window.
  3. Select Course File.
  4. In the Properties tab, enter the following:
     • Select a Parent Module, if it is not already selected.
     • Enter a descriptive name for the file in the Title field.
     • Click the Browse button to view existing course files.
     • Select the file you want.
     • Click Save.
     • Optional: Set options for Restrictions, Discussions, Comments and Objectives, similar to those described above in Create a new course module.

  Upload a New File

  1. From the Course Home page, click Content on the navbar to access the Manage Content page.
  2. Click the New Item icon either next to the module that you want to add an item to, or from the menu at the top of the Manage Content window.
  3. Select Upload New File.
  4. Select the Parent Module that you want to associate with the new file.
  5. Fill in the following settings in the Properties tab:
     • Enter a descriptive name for the file in the Title field.
     • Click the

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