CANVAS INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

ADD A MODULE
Modules are used to organize course content by weeks, units, or any other organizational structure that works for your course. Once you add a module, you can add content items, set prerequisites, and add requirements.
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Note: If the Course Home Page if set to modules, then modules can be added and managed directly from the Course Home Page.
Step 1
Open Modules
In Course Navigation, click the Modules link.
Step 2
Add Module
Click the Add Module button.
Step 3
Add Module Name
Type a name in the Module Name field.
Step 4
Lock Module Date
If you want to restrict the module until a specific date, then you can lock the module.
Step 5
Add Module Prerequisites
If you have added at least one module to your course, then you can require a prerequisite module. A prerequisite module is a module that students must complete before they can view the new module.
Step 6
Add Module
Click the Add Module button.
Step 7
View Module
View your created module.
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To add items to your module, click the Add icon [1] or drag and drop to add files to an empty module [2].
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