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Learning Module

A Learning Module is a logical, structured group of course content, similar in concept to a chapter in a textbook, and may be composed of several sections and/or activities. 

Learning modules are similar to Folders, but with a few additional features:

  • Students can navigate from one item to another in a Learning Module using arrows at the top of the page
  • In the module settings, you can enable Forced Sequence. This requires that students view content or submit an assessment prior to moving to the next item in the module.
  • Learning Modules with sequential viewing display visual indicators to help students track their progress through the module, regardless of whether you have enabled Progress Tracking.
  • Learning Modules can include a thumbnail image to provide visual interest to the course and help students identify the contents of the module.
  • Learning Modules can be created by the AI Design Assistant.
screenshot of a learning module titled "21st Century Models" with a photo of a white flower on a black background. Three of five items in the folder are complete.
Student view of a learning module with Progress Tracking enabled

 

Create a Learning Module

  1. Click the plus sign (+) wherever you want to add a learning module
  2. In the menu, click Create to open the Create Item panel
  3. Click Learning module
  4. Type a name, optional description, and whether you want to enable Forced Sequence
  5. Add an image by uploading a file, searching the Unsplash library, or generating one via AI
  6. Click the Save button

Convert a Folder to a Learning Module

For top-level folders, you can convert them quickly to a Learning Module by clicking the ellipsis (...) menu to the right of the folder and clicking Change to Learning Module from the drop-down menu. You can perform a similar operation to convert a Learning Module to a folder.

Add Content to a Learning Module

You can add these items to a learning module:

Click the Learning Module to open it, then click the plus sign (+) to add content. Alternatively, drag and drop content from elsewhere in the course to add it to the module.

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