Modules in Canvas

Modules in Canvas

Modules define the structure of a given Canvas course to participants. They moderate the pace and direction of a course by grouping and organizing content such as readings, forums, activities, quizzes, or a different schema. Depending on how you wish students to navigate the course, modules may reflect topics, units, weeks, etc. To see examples of module organization, visit the “Explore MHC Canvas Courses” page in the Summit site.

Once a module has been created, instructors can add new or existing content. To create a module,click the “Modules” link in the Course Navigation menu and then click the “Add Module” button. A name for the module can be added into the Module Name field. [add images]

The following types of content can be added to a module: [add images]

• Page 
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Assignment 
• Link or Integration such as Gradescope.
• File

The module header provides a means for managing module content. [add images]

To publish or unpublish a module, click on the round button in the module header. A published module is distinguished by a round green button with a white check mark. An unpublished module is noted by a round grey circle outline with a diagonal slash through the center. These icons also apply to individual module items. [add images]

 Worth noting is that, when items are added into a module, the published status of the Module overrides that of included individual items. 

To manage an individual module item, select the three dot menu to the right. [add images]

To reorder a module or an individual module item, hover over the drag handle next to the name of the item and drag the module or item to the desired location. To move individual module items between modules:  [add images]