Content Creation and Management

The Content tool allows instructors to post course materials and assignments in a clear, organized format using folders, modules, or units. Content can include documents, images, media, and course activities. Instructors can add release conditions, grade items, and learning objectives to guide students through required materials. Instructors can also track student progress using automatic or manual completion tracking.

Create New Content
  1. From within a D2L course, select Content.
    Select Content from the course navigation bar
  2. From the Table of Contents, select a Module.
    Table of Contents and modules in a D2L course
  3. From the Upload/Create menu, select the option to use and follow the prompts to add content.

    Note:

    It is recommented to periodically test linked items to ensure that the link is working correctly and links to the desired content.

    Options under the Upload / Create menu in a Content module
Link Existing Tools to Content
  1. From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. From the Table of Contents, select a Module.
    Table of Contents and modules in a D2L course
  3. From the Existing Activities drop-down menu, select the option to use and follow the prompts to add content.
    The Existing Activities menu allows users to select an option and follow the prompts to add content.
Manage Content Topics
  1. Within a module, locate the content topic to delete.
  2. Select the drop-down menu to the right of the topic title.
  3. Select Delete Topic.
    Select the drop down menu for a content topic and then select Delete Topic
  4. Select the radio button for permanently delete both the topic from Content and the associated file or activity from the course.
    Select the Permanently delete both the topic from Content and the associated file or activity from the course option
  5. Select Delete.
  6. To Hide Content, repeat steps 1 and 2 of Managing Content Topics.
  7. Select Hide from Users.
    Select the drop down menu for a content topic and then select Hide from Users
Edit Content Topics
  1. Within a module, locate the content topic to rename.
  2. Select the drop-down menu to the right of the content topic title.
  3. Select Edit Properties in Place.
    Select the drop down menu for a content topic and then select Edit Properties in Place
  4. Select the topic title, then enter a new title in the title field.
  5. To add restriction dates on a content topic, repeat steps 1-3 of Editing Content Topics.
  6. Select Add Dates and Restrictions.
    Select Add dates and restrictions
  7. Select Add Start Date, Add Due Date, and/or Add End Date to set a date restriction.

    Note:

    You can use any combination of the three date options when setting a date restriction.


    Start, Due, and End date fields for a content topic
  8. Select Update.

    Note:

    The date restriction(s) will be added to the topic and set dates will appear in the calendar and upcoming events.