How do I add course content as module items?
You can add new or existing content items in Canvas to a module. You can also add an item to multiple modules, or multiple iterations of an item to one module.
When you add items to a Module, please be aware that the status of the Module overrides the state of the individual module items. You may want to consider leaving all Module items in an unpublished state until you are ready to publish the entire Module. Learn more about publishing or unpublishing a module.
Notes:
- Canvas will accept most media files as uploads. However, not all media files can be played within Canvas.
- Uploaded files are automatically published and also display in Course Files. When adding a restricted file type to a Module, please be aware that restricted files act as published files and may be viewable to students. Learn more about restricting files in Canvas.
- Numerous module items may affect performance. Modules supports up to 100 module items in the student progress page.
- If your course requires you to set usage rights for a file, you must set the usage right before you can publish the file in a module.
Open Modules
In Course Navigation, click the Modules link.
Add Module Item
To add an item, click the Add Item icon [1], or drag and drop to add files to an empty module [2].
Add Item to Module
Click the Add drop-down menu and select one of the following item types:
Notes:
- Canvas will accept most media files as uploads. However, not all media files can be played within Canvas.
- When adding content using the add drop-down menu it loads the first 200 assignments, 400 quizzes, 200 discussions, and 100 external tools.
Add New Item
If you want to add a new item, click the [New] link [1] and type a name in the name field [2].
Depending on the item type, when adding new content you may be asked to complete additional fields.
Upload File
If you are adding a file to a module, you can upload a new file by clicking the Create File(s) link [1]. Uploaded files are automatically published and also display in Course Files.
To select a file from your computer, click the Choose File(s) button [2]. If enabled by your institution, you may be able to select multiple files.
To select a destination folder for your uploaded file, select an option in the Folder drop-down menu [3].
If an uploaded file is a duplicate of an existing file, Canvas displays a prompt asking if the file should be overwritten, renamed, or skipped.
Add Existing Item
If you have already created the item you want to add, click the name of the item. To select more than one item press Shift and select the first and last item in the list you would like to add.
Indent Item
Choose the Indentation drop-down menu to indent the item inside of the module.
Add Item
Click the Add Item button.
View Module Item
View the selected module item.
