How to Use Modules in Brightspace

Overview

Modules and sub-modules are used to organize content within Brightspace. This document will walk through creating such Modules.

Tips:

• Modules within Brightspace function similar to the folders you create using a computer to organize your files.  

• For ease of student access, it is recommended that no more than one sub-module is nested within a sub-module.  This means the student would click on a Module, then a submodule, and then one further module.  Nesting modules beyond this point can become confusing.

Creating a Module

Modules appear on the right menu under Table of Contents.  These modules also appear in the Visual Table of Contents in the Course Home page.  Note that if Modules are Hidden or have a Date Release, they will not appear in the Visual Table of Contents until they are open.

1. Login to Brightspace, enter the desired course, and on the green Navigation Bar click the Content link.
2. On the left side of the screen, under Table of Contents click on the Add a module… button.  This button will appear below any other Modules already in the course.
   

3. Click your cursor into the blank space to add a title of the new Module. Then click Enter on the keyboard.

4. A new Module will be created.  It will appear below any other Modules on the left menu.  The main screen will automatically display the working space for this module, allowing for sub-modules and other content to be created.  A Module can always be accessed by clicking on the Module name on the left menu.

Creating a Sub-Module

Sub-modules are folders that reside within regular Modules.  When a Module is clicked on in the left menu, any sub-modules will display slightly indented.  Note that this only works for the first two “levels” of sub-modules.  Sub-modules nested deeper may not show up or indent further in the Table of Contents.

1. Use the Table of Contents on the left side of the screen to find the Module where it’s been determined a Sub-module should be added. Click into the Module.
2. Once in the module, scroll down to the bottom of the content list to find Add a sub-module.
    
3. Add a title to the submodule then click Enter.

Need Help?

Need additional information or assistance? Contact CTS.

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