How do I change the Course Home Page?

You can change your Course Home Page to reflect one of five layout options: the Recent Activity Dashboard, Pages Front Page, the Course Modules, the Assignment List, or the Syllabus.

Note: You must set a Front Page before selecting the Pages Front Page option. Additionally, only Published pages can be set as the Front Page.

00:07: How do I change what is displays as the Course Home Page? 00:11: Click on "Choose Home Page" button to select the layout of the Course Home Page. 00:16: There are several different layouts available for the Course Home Page. 00:20: The Course Activity Stream lets users see the most recent course activity. The notifications displayed will differ for each user based on their role and participation in the course. 00:32: The Pages Front Page allows instructors to design the course home page and include links, images, or media. Students will be able to view the page content. 00:43: Course Modules organizes the course into modules that help outline the course and typically show the assignments required throughout the course. 00:51: The Assignment List shows assignments grouped by overdue assignments, upcoming assignments, undated assignments, and past assignments for students. Instructors see the assignments arranged by assignment group. 01:04: The Syllabus may include a description of course expectations or introduce the course. The Syllabus also automatically populates a calendar view of all assignments and course events. 01:16: Regardless of the currently selected layout, to change it, select the "Choose Home Page" button. 01:22: Select the desired layout in the "Choose Course Home Page" modal. 01:27: Click the "Save" button. 01:29: The Course Home Page layout will change for all users to reflect your selection. 01:34: This guide covered changing what is displayed as the Course Home Page.

Open Course

Open Course

In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course [2].

Choose Home Page

Choose Home Page

In the Home Page sidebar, click the Choose Home Page button.

Select Home Page Layout

Select Home Page Layout

Click the radio button next to the Home Page layout you prefer.

Set Front Page

Set Front Page

If you want to select a Pages Front Page but the link is grayed out, you must first set a Front Page.

Note: Only Published pages can be set as the Front Page. Make sure the page you want to set as the Front Page is published.

Save Home Page Layout

Save Home Page Layout

Click the Save button.