Modules
The Modules tool serves to organize different types of course content into a sequence for users to follow. Modules are often organized chronologically (by week) or topically (as in this course). Teachers have the option to require students to mark one module item read before accessing the next or to set prerequisites or date restrictions. So, students can move through material at the same pace, at individual pace, or a mixture of the two.
Each module has its own published status separate from its contents. If a module is unpublished or date restricted, then its contents (files, pages, assignments, etc.) will be inaccessible to students, even if they are published individually. That is, the module's unpublished status overrides the content's published status. To fix the issue where students cannot access content included in an unpublished content, either (a) remove the content from the module to make it accessible elsewhere, (b) move the content to a published, non-restricted module, or (c) publish the module.
- Guide: How do I use the Modules Index Page? Links to an external site.
- Guide: How do I add items to a Module? Links to an external site.
- Guide: How do I link to an external URL in Modules? Links to an external site.
- Guide: How do I require students to move through each Module item in order? Links to an external site.
- Guide: How do I set up prerequisite Modules? Links to an external site.
- Guide: How to publish modules. Links to an external site.
Click here to view additional Canvas Guides about Modules. Links to an external site.
Video: Module Creation & Management (Instructors) Links to an external site.