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Creating and Managing Content Modules

Course content in D2L Brightspace is organized using Modules in the Classic Content Experience and using Units in the New Content Experience. A module or unit is a file folder used to organize the content and activities for a section of the course. You must create a module or unit before you can add topics (i.e. files, links, learning activities, etc.). You can create submodules (modules within existing modules) to establish a deeper hierarchy.


On this page:

The guides demonstrate creating and managing content modules in both the Classic Content Experience and the New Content Experience in D2L.

 


Creating a Module (Classic Content) or Unit (New Content)

 

Written Guide Guide:  Creating a Module or Unit

Classic Content Experience New Content Experience
  1. To create a Module in the Classic Content Experience, select Content in your course.  
  2. On the left of the content page, select Add a module... 
     Add a module
  3. Enter the name of the module and select Enter on your keyboard. 
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create additional modules for your course.  
  1. To create a Unit in the New Content Experience, select Content in your course.  
  2. At the top of the left navigation on the content page, select +New Unit.
     New Unit
  3. Enter the name of the module and select Enter on your keyboard. 
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create additional modules for your course.  

 


Reordering Modules (Classic Content) or Units (New Content)

 

Written Guide Guide:  Reordering Modules or Units

Classic Content Experience New Content Experience

To reorder Modules in the Classic Content Experience, click on the dots to the left of the name of the module you want to move then drag and drop the module to its new location.
Dots to the left of the module

To reorder Units in the New Content Experience, select the Unit folder then click on the  dots to the left of the name of the Unit you want to move then drag and drop the module to its new location. 
Unit dots 

 


Renaming a Module or Unit

 

Written Guide Guide:  Renaming a Module or Unit

Classic Content Experience New Content Experience
  1. To rename a Module in the Classic Content Experience, select the module on the left under Table of Contents to open the module.
  2. Select the Action Button (down arrow) to the right of the name of the module on the right screen then select Edit Title.
    Edit Module Title
  3. Make the necessary changes to the title, then select Enter on your keyboard.
  1. To rename a Unit in the New Content Experience, select the unit on the left to open the unit.
  2. Select the Action menu (three dots) to the right of the Create New button then select Edit from the drop-down list.
    Edit unit title
  3. Make the necessary changes to the name, then select Save and Close.

 


Deleting a Module or Unit

 

Written Guide Guide:  Deleting a Module or Unit

Classic Content Experience New Content Experience
  1. To delete a Module in the Classic Content Experience, select the module on the left to open the module.
  2. Select the Action Button (down arrow) to the right of the name of the module on the right screen then select Delete Module.
    Delete Module
  3. Make a selection if you want to remove the links to the content within the module or if you want to permanently delete the files and activities within that module from the course, then, select Delete.
    Remove the Module and Content
  1. To delete a Unit in the New Content Experience, select the unit on the left to open the module.
  2. Select the Action menu (three dots) to the right of the Create New button then select Delete from the drop-down list.
    Delete a Unit
  3. Make a selection if you want to remove the links to the content within the module or if you want to permanently delete the files and activities within that module from the course, then, select Delete.
    Remove the Module and Content

 


Adding a Module or Unit Description

 

Written Guide Guide:  Adding a Module or Unit Description

  1. To access the module or unit description:
    Classic Content Experience New Content Experience
    • Select the module on the left under Table of Contents to open the module.
    • Select Add a description... within that module on the right.
      Add a description
    • Select the unit on the left to open the unit.
    • Select the Action menu (three dots) to the right of the Create New button then select Edit from the drop-down list.
      Edit unit title
  2. Enter the description for the module.  Suggestions for information to enter in the module description include:
    • Module topic.
    • Module overview.
    • Module-level objectives.
    • List of activities that need to be completed for that module.
    • Any other information students need to know to complete the module that is not included in files or activities linked below.
  3. Use the formatting tools as necessary but sparingly.  (Do not use the underline tool.  Underlining should be reserved for hyperlinks.)
  4. Select Update or Save and Close to save your changes.

NOTE:  To edit the module description in the Classic Content Experience after it has been saved, click inside the module description box, make the necessary corrections or additions, then, select Update.


 

The written instructor guides and video simulations on the D2L Solutions site are developed and brought to you by the

Faculty Development and Innovation Center

phone 217-581-7051 :: email fdic@eiu.edu :: web www.eiu.edu/fdic 

Contact the FDIC for questions about the instructor guides, to suggest topics for new guides, or to schedule a consultation appointment.  The FDIC staff can recommend integration solutions using D2L and other instructional technologies for your online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses.


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