Course Content

Files	Content Type	Description
	Learning module	Learning Modules let you navigate from one content item to the next without distractions or extra clicks. A learning module keeps you focused on the lesson or concept.
	Folder	A folder is a content container. Instructors can use folders and sub-folders to group related material, such as a "Week 1 Case Studies" folder inside the "Week 1 Assignments" folder. Folders make materials easier to find and reduces scrolling.
	Document	Instructors can create a page or "handout" and add text, audio, video, files, and images. Based on the settings or what the browser allows, audio, video, and image files can appear inline.
	Image	Images appear inline or open in new windows or tabs.
	Audio	Audio files appear inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.
	Video	Video files appear in inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.
	Link	Select the link to go to a website or resource.
	Assignment	Instructors use assignments to assess your knowledge of course content and objectives. Your instructors often assign grades to assignments. Instructors can also create assignments for groups of students.
	Test	Instructors use tests to assess your knowledge. Instructors can also create tests for groups of students.
	File	Select a file title to download it.
	Link to discussions	Instructors can provide a link to a discussion near related content. For example, you might be asked to read a file and then respond in discussions.
	Journal	Instructors can use journals to communicate privately with you and can grade your contributions.
	Embedded Cloud Document	Instructors can link a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.
	Google Document	If your institution uses this feature, instructors can link a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.
	SCORM	Instructors can add web-based content packages from academic publishers or instructional designers. SCORM packages open in a new window and may count for a grade.

Files

Content Type

Description

Learning module

Learning Modules let you navigate from one content item to the next without distractions or extra clicks. A learning module keeps you focused on the lesson or concept.

Folder

A folder is a content container. Instructors can use folders and sub-folders to group related material, such as a "Week 1 Case Studies" folder inside the "Week 1 Assignments" folder. Folders make materials easier to find and reduces scrolling.

Document

Instructors can create a page or "handout" and add text, audio, video, files, and images. Based on the settings or what the browser allows, audio, video, and image files can appear inline.

Image

Images appear inline or open in new windows or tabs.

Audio

Audio files appear inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.

Video

Video files appear in inline or open in new windows or tabs. You have controls to pause, play, and adjust the volume.

Link

Select the link to go to a website or resource.

Assignment

Instructors use assignments to assess your knowledge of course content and objectives. Your instructors often assign grades to assignments. Instructors can also create assignments for groups of students.

Test

Instructors use tests to assess your knowledge. Instructors can also create tests for groups of students.

File

Select a file title to download it.

Link to discussions

Instructors can provide a link to a discussion near related content. For example, you might be asked to read a file and then respond in discussions.

Journal

Instructors can use journals to communicate privately with you and can grade your contributions.

Embedded Cloud Document

Instructors can link a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.

Google Document

If your institution uses this feature, instructors can link a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide to your course. The content also appears in your course outline.

SCORM

Instructors can add web-based content packages from academic publishers or instructional designers. SCORM packages open in a new window and may count for a grade.