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How to create a Content Module or Topic
To create a Content Module:
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From the Course Homepage, click Content.
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Underneath the Table of Contents, enter the module title in Add a Module:
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Press the Enter key or click anywhere outside of box to save.
To create a Content Topic:
- Click the Module under Table of Contents.
- Click the Upload/Create button, and select the type of item you wish to make/add.
- Upload Files: Upload file directly into Content.
- Video or Audio: Add video or audio file directly into Content.
- Create a File: Create blank content page which you can add text, links, etc. to.
- Create a Link: Add URL link directly into Content.
- Add from Manage Files: Add file link directly to already existing file in Manage Files.
- Make New Item: Create new dropbox, quiz, etc. and have it link directly in Content.
- Alternatively, you can link existing content (such as a quiz or dropbox folder) by clicking Existing Activities.
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How to fix broken links in Content
To fix a broken link in Content:
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Go to Content.
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Locate the broken link you wish to fix:
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If it is a direct Quicklink:
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If the link is within a content item:
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Click the drop down arrow beside the topic title and click Edit HTML.
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Highlight the affected link.
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Click Insert Quicklink button and edit the link URL:
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Once fixed, click Update to save.
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How to add a link to a Discussion Topic or Forum in Content
To add a link to a new Discussion Topic or Forum:
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Go to Content.
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Click the module you want to add link to.
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Click Upload/Create, select New Discussion.
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Enter Title for Topic, and topic instructions:
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Select the Forum topic should be placed under.
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If needed, click New Forum.
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Once done, click Publish, or Save as Draft (if necessary).
To add a link to an Existing Discussion Topic or Forum:
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Go to Content.
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Click module you want to add link to.
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Click Add Existing Activities, Discussion option.
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Click one of the available Forums, and either:
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Click a topic title to link that specific topic.
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Click + to make link to the Forum itself.
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A link to the Topic or Forum will be added to bottom of items list.
To add a hyperlink to a Discussion Topic or Forum within a content file:
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Go to Content.
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Locate the module you want to add the link to.
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Click the drop down arrow beside the topic title, and select Edit HTML.
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In the message box, place the cursor where you want the Discussion link.
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Click Insert Quicklink, select Discussions, then the Forum and Topic:
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Click the pencil icon to right of the Topic title to adjust what the hyperlink text will be, and how the link opens:
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Click Update when finished to save your changes.
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How to hide a Content Module or Topic
Note: Hiding a Content Module will hide all child Topics under it.
To hide a Content Module:
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From your Course Homepage, select Content.
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Click the Module you wish to hide.
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In the main area, top right side, locate the Published indicator.
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Click this and select Draft.
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This will hide the whole module from students, so they cannot see it in the Table of Contents list.
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Date restrictions can also be used instead to have this area visible at a predetermined date/time:
To hide a Content Topic:
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From Course Homepage, select Content.
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Click the Module containing the item you wish to hide.
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Locate the relevant Content Topic title, and click the dropdown menu.
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Click Edit Properties In-place:
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On the far right side of the item, locate and click the Published option.
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Select Draft.
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This hides the topic from students, so they are unable to see it in module list.
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Date restrictions can also be used to make an item visible at a predetermined date/time:
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Students are unable to see the Content you posted
If students advise they cannot see Content, review the following settings:
Is the Module/Topic in Draft?
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From your Course Homepage, select Content.
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Click the Module users are having issues viewing or contains topic they cannot view.
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Verify if the item is in Draft:
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Content Modules: The Draft option will appear in top right of the main area, level with the Module Title.
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Content Topics: The Draft will appear directly to the right side of the topic title.
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If the item is in Draft, click Draft and select Published to make it available.
Does the Module/Topic have a Release Condition?
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From your Course Homepage, select Content.
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Click the Module users are having issues viewing / contains the topic they cannot view.
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If the Module or Topic has a Release Condition attached, it will show under the Module or Topic Title:
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