Adding an Item to a Course Content Area

Although the example found below applies to the Course Document content area, the steps to follow are the same for any content area.

To add an item:

1. Click Control Panel

2. Click Course Documents or the content area where you want to add the item

3. Click Add Item

4. Complete Content Information

a.) Select a Name

b.) Choose Color of Name by clicking on Pick, if desired

c.) Add Text

1.) Insert the text in the text box displayed

2.) Select the type of text you inserted

5. Complete Content

a.) Enter information for Attach local file OR click Browse... to locate file

b.) Enter Name of Link to File (Important Note: This name should be descriptive because it is the hot link your student will click to get to the file.)

c.) Choose Special Action:

6. Complete Options by selecting the ones you want to use

7 . Click Submit