Canvas Modules structure course content by day, week, unit, topic, or outcome. Modules help simplify student navigation through a course and ensure a sequential flow of content. With modules, instructors can require interaction with content before completing assignments.
Each Module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials. Modules are a great way to start building your course because you can manage everything in one place.
Important
- A Module is a way to organize and display course content. They are buckets that hold multiple elements such as pages, assignments, files, links, and other content. Most commonly, they are sorted by time (Week 1, Week 2) or content, and you can create multiple modules.
- Pages, on the other hand, are more like webpages. They have a RCE (rich content editor) that allows you to add text and link to other course elements. It is important to ensure each page has a unique name and to create a consistent naming convention like Resources W1 or Resources – Week 1.
- Students only view module content that has been published. Modules can be expanded and collapsed.
How to use – Canvas instructions
Guide
Canvas offers an in-depth guide on Modules.
309 – Modules Overview from Instructure Canvas Community Video Guides
Best Practices and Accessibility
- Be consistent with course navigation, organization, and naming conventions.
- Chunk information into shorter segments.
- Allow students to get to content in as few clicks as possible.