Canvas: How to create a Module

Summary

This article describes how to create a module in Canvas. Modules allows you to "chunk" course content into a logical progression for your course.  Once you add a Modules you can add content items such has links to files, websites, assessments and a various number of tools.  You can make the Module viewable to the student immediately or set a publish date.

 

How-To

Task: Add a Module

Instructions

Step 1 - Click on Modules in the Course Menu.

Step 2 - Click on the Module button.   The Add Module window appears.

Step 3 - Enter a name for the Module.  The name should represent the learning path (structure) that you want the students to follow. (i.e. by unit or time)

Step 4 - Click the Add Module button to save the module.

  • Optional:
    • Select Lock Until which will hide the module until the selected date.
    • Prerequisites - This option allows you to set content that students must access prior to this module.

 

Outcome

You are able to add a module to your course.

 

Task: Add content to Module

Instructions

Now you can add various types of content to the module.

Step 1 - Select the (plus button) in the module title bar.

Step 2 - Click on the drop down in the Add field.  Select the type of content you want to add.

  • Options include assignments, quiz, files, content page, discussions, text header, external URL or external tools.   

Step 3 - After you have selected the type, any existing content of that type will appear in the list. You can select existing content to add or you could select the "New" option to add new content of this type.

Step 4 - Click Add item

Step 5 - Make sure you Publish your Module and the content for the student to view it.

 

Outcome

You are able to add content to a module in your course and publish the module and content.

 

Further Readings

Canvas Guides:  Link Canvas guides about Modules  

 

Need additional help?

Submit a Canvas (myCourses) support request or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

 

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