Overview:
You must create a module (folder) before you can add topics (files). If you are familiar with files and folders for organization; a module is synonymous with a folder and a topic is synonymous with a file. You can think of modules as chapters or lessons and topics as the content of the chapters or lessons.
NOTE: You must create a module (folder) before you can create topics (files). You can create modules (folders) within existing modules (folders) to establish a deeper hierarchy. A module inside another module is called a sub-module (sub-folder).
- From the course homepage, click Content on the Navbar.
- Locate the Add a module… text box at the below all existing modules and click on it. Enter the title of your new module. Hit enter when done typing your title.
- You should see the Module added successfully box at the bottom of the screen as shown below:
- If you would like to add a description to your module, click the Add a description... text box.
- Enter your desired description and when you are done click the Update button.
- If you want your module to be a sub-module (sub-folder) under one of your other modules, click the drop-down menu next to your module title and select Move To.
- Select the Module you would like to be the parent of your new module and click the Move button.
Optional Settings
By clicking on Add dates and restrictions… within the module you have more options as to when the module or sub-module is accessible.
You can create a Start Date, Due Date and/or End Date by clicking on Add (date type) date. You can also choose for the module or sub-module to be released at a certain time or when a certain task is completed by using Release Conditions and clicking Create. Learn more about release conditions by viewing the D2L: Setting Conditional Release article.
If you experience issues or have any questions regarding this topic, please contact the TAC at 540-831-7500 or enter a support ticket at www.radford.edu/itonestop.