Introduction

A clear modular structure is the foundation of an organized course in Canvas. Modules can be used to organize all course content, assignments, and other activities in a single, convenient location to keep you and your students on track. Learn how to create and manage your modules with the resources on this page.

Overview of Modules

Using Modules to organize your course into chronological units can make it easier for your students to navigate to specific resources and activities throughout the semester, and it can make it easier for you to manage and update the content in your course over time. It's a win-win! Here are some resources to get started:

What are modules?

Sample course organized by modules

Create your module structure

Follow the steps in the video or text tutorial below to create a module structure on the Modules page for your course:

How do I create a new module?

Modules: Creation and Management (6 min)

Learn more about module options in the following tutorial:

How do I use the Modules Index Page?

Add content to your course modules

If you have already created your course pages and files, follow the steps in this tutorial to add those existing items to your new module structure. Otherwise, skip to the next page to learn how to create your content, and then return to this page when you're ready to organize it:

How do I add items to a Module?

Customize students' access to course modules

All items in Canvas, including modules, can be hidden or shown to students by toggling the item between draft and published states. Use the tutorial to learn how to use the draft state for modules:

How do I use draft state in modules?

Additional options for limiting students' access to modules include:

Locking a module until a specific date
Requiring students to complete prerequisites before accessing a module
Requiring students to complete specific requirements before a module can be marked as complete

Use the following tutorials to learn more about each of these options:

How do I lock a module? (by date)

How do I add requirements to a module?

How do I set up prerequisite modules?

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