EIU D2L Solutions

How to Create and Manage Content Modules

Course content in D2L is organized using modules. A module is a file folder used to organize the content and activities for a section of the course. You must create a module before you can add topics (i.e. files and learning activities). You can create submodules (modules within existing modules) to establish a deeper hierarchy.

Tutorials provided below include:

• How to create a module
• How to reorder modules
• How to rename a module
• How to delete a module
• How to add a module description

To Create a Module

1. Log into D2L,  select the course in which you want to create modules, then, select Content.  
   
   
2. On the left of the content page, select "Add a module..." 
    
   
   
3. Enter the name of the module such as Module 1 or Topic 1 or Chapter 1 and select "enter" on your keyboard. 
   
   
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create additional modules for your course.  

To Reorder Modules

1. Click on the "hamburger stack" image (three lines) to the left of the name of the module you want to move.  
   
   
   
2. Drag and drop the module to its new location

To Rename a Module

1. Select the name of the module on the left under Table of Contents to open the module on the right side of the screen.
    
2. Select the down arrow to the right of the module name on the right of the screen and select "Edit Title." 
   
   
   
3. Make the necessary changes to the title, then select "Enter" on the keyboard.

To Delete a Module

1. Select the name of the module on the left under Table of Contents to open the module on the right side of the screen. 
   
   
2. Select the down arrow to the right of the module name on the right of the screen and select "Delete Module." 
   
   
   
3. Make a selection if you want to remove the links to the content within the module or if you want to permanently delete the files and activities within that module from the course, then, select "Delete."
   
   

To Add a Module Description

1. Select the name of the module on the left under Table of Contents to open the module on the right side of the screen. 
   
   
2. Select "Add a description..." within that module on the right.
   
   
   
3. Enter the description for the module.  Suggestions for information to enter in the module description include:
   • Module topic.
   • Module overview.
   • Module-level objectives.
   • List of activities that need to be completed for that module.
   • Any other information students need to know to complete the module that is not included in files or activities linked below.
     
     
4. Use the formatting tools as necessary but sparingly.
   
   
5. Select "Update" to save your changes.

NOTE:  To edit the module description after it has been saved, click inside the module description box, make the necessary corrections or additions, then, select "Update."

How To Create and Manage Content Modules

Video Simulation (2:46)

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