Add, Move, Edit, & Delete Modules

Last updated on February 9, 2024

Modules serve as distinct sections of your course, and can be organized by unit, theme, week, or any method you choose for organization. During your course, you may find the need to rearrange, add, edit, or remove a module altogether to keep the content updated and correct.

Note: The course shell provided to you will be populated with a sample module to simplify the course building process in Canvas. We encourage you to duplicate and edit this sample module, inserting your materials as necessary.

Directions

Access Modules

1. Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub.
2. Click Canvas in the Teaching & Learning section.
3. Log in to your Canvas Account.
4. Select the Course you’d like to work in.
5. Click Modules from the course navigation menu on the left side.

Add a Module

1. Click the + Module button on the top right.
2. Title your Module.
   • Note: you may choose to add prerequisites or timing requirements to your modules that prevent them from being open until these conditions are met. For more detail, refer to the “Add Prerequisites and Requirements to Modules” tutorial.
3. Click Add Module.

Duplicate a Module

1. Locate the Module you wish to duplicate.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Duplicate.
   • Duplicating a module will also create copies of any content in the module.

Move a Module – Method One

1. Locate the Module you want to move.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Move Module.
4. Select the Location you want to move the module to from the drop-down menu.
5. Click Move.

Move a Module – Method Two

1. Locate the Module you want to move.
2. Click and Hold the Eight Dots (two vertical lines of four) to the left of the module title.
3. Drag and Drop the Module to the new location.

Edit a Module

1. Locate the Module you want to edit.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. ClickEdit.
   • This section will allow you to change the module name and add prerequisites. For more information, refer to the “Add Prerequisites and Requirements to Modules” tutorial. 

Move Contents from a Module

1. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
2. ClickMove Contents.
   • This section allows you to move all the contents of one module to another module.
3. Select the Module that you want to move content to from the drop-down menu.
4. Click the Move button.
5. Click the +Button to the right of the module title.
   • This section allows you to add content to your module. For more information on adding content see the “Add Content to Modules” tutorial.

Delete a Module

1. Locate the Module you would like to delete.
2. Click the More Options Menu (three vertical dots) to the right of the module title.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click OK if prompted by your browser.