Create New Module
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
    Select Content from the course navigation bar
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, select a module.
    Table of Contents and modules in a D2L course
  3. Step 3
    Enter a name for the module and press Enter.

    Note:

    Create a Start Here module to house key course items, such as the syllabus, course schedule, and other critical items that students should be aware of when starting a course. Instructors should make sure that Module and Topic titles are clearly labeled and easily identifiable.

Create New Submodule
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, select a module.
    Table of Contents and modules in a D2L course
  3. Step 3
    Select Add a submodule.
    Type the name of the new module in the Add a sub-module field
  4. Step 4
    Enter a name for the submodule and press Enter.

    Note:

    The sub-module will appear within the original module and have its own drop zone for adding content. The sub-module will also appear in the Table of Contents.

Manage Content Modules

Click on the following links to access instructions for Add Content to a Module, Arrange Topics and/or Modules, Delete a Module, and Hide a Module.

Add Content to a Module
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, select a module.
    Select a module from the left-hand column
  3. Step 3
    From the desktop, locate the file to add to the module.

    Note:

    The drag and drop feature works for files but not folders. If dragging and dropping an entire folder, select each file (multiple files can be selected at one time) or create a zip file to drag and drop into D2L.

  4. Step 4
    Arrange the desktop to display both the file(s) and D2L.
  5. Step 5
    Left-click on the file and continue to hold the mouse button. Drag the file to the drag and drop area in D2L and release the mouse button. This will upload the file as a topic within the module.
    The drag and drop area of a module

    Note:

    If content is already within the module, the drop zone will disappear. Instructors can still drag and drop content directly inline with the existing content without use of drag and drop.

    During the drag and drop process, a line will appear in the spot in which the item will appear.
Arrange Topics and/or Modules
  • Reordering: Content topics and modules can be reordered by dragging an item up or down until it is in the desired location. Left-click and hold the drag handle (three horizontal lines). Drag the item up or down until you’ve reached the desired location. Release the drag handle.
    The handles can be used to move the item up or down to the desired location within the module.
  • Moving: Content topics and modules can be moved from one module to another by dragging an item to the desired location. Within the open module, left-click and hold the drag handle (three horizontal lines). Drag the item to another module in the Table of Contents. Release the drag handle.
    Select the module to move
Delete a Module
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, locate a module.
  3. Step 3
    From the Actions dropdown menu next to the Module Title, select Delete Module.
    From the dropdown menu, select Delete Module.
  4. Step 4
    Choose between the two options for deleting a module.

    Note:

    With both options, all submodules (nested modules associated with the module will also be deleted).

  5. Step 5
    Select Delete.
Hide a Module
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, locate a module.
  3. Step 3
    From the Actions dropdown menu next to the Module Title, select Hide from Users.
    From the dropdown menu, select Hide from Users.
Edit Content Modules
  1. Step 1
    From within a D2L course, select Content.
  2. Step 2
    From the Table of Contents, select a module.
  3. Step 3
    From the Actions dropdown menu next to the Module Title, select Edit Title.
    Select the dropdown menu for a module and then select Edit Title
  4. Step 4
    Enter a new title for the module.
  5. Step 5
    Click anywhere outside of the title field to save the new title.