How to create Course Content

Step 1: Access the Course and Content Tool

1. Log in to D2L using your username and password.
2. Select Your Course from the My Courses widget..
3. In the course navigation bar (navbar), click on Content to open the Content tool.

Step 2: Add External Files to a Module

There are two methods to upload external files from your computer into Brightspace.

Method 1: Drag & Drop Upload

1. Navigate to the Content tool and select the module where you want to add content.
2. Locate the file(s) on your computer.
3. Drag and drop the file(s) into the module.

Method 2: Using the Upload/Create Menu

1. Go to the Content tool and select the module where you want to upload files.
2. Click on the Upload / Create drop-down menu.
3. Select Upload Files.
4. Choose the file(s) from your computer and click Open.
5. The file will be added to the selected module.

Step 3: Create a New File in D2L

1. Navigate to the Content tool and select the module where you want to create content.
2. Click the Upload / Create drop-down menu.
3. Select Create a File.
4. In the Brightspace Editor, enter the file name and content.
5. If applicable, use the Select a Document Template menu to choose a pre-made file template.
6. Use the Brightspace Editor toolbar to format and customize your content.

Step 4: Save and Publish the File

1. Once you have finished creating the document, click Save and Close.
2. Review the completed file to ensure it appears correctly in the module.

Step 5: Configure Additional Settings (Optional)

After saving, you can configure additional settings:

• Set Visibility Options: Control whether students can see the file.
• Add Dates and Restrictions: Set start dates, due dates, and end dates for content availability.
• Attach Learning Objectives: Link the content to specific learning objectives.
• Completion Summary: Set completion tracking to monitor student engagement.

Step 6: Navigate Back to the Content Tool

• To continue setting up your course, use the breadcrumbs at the top-left of the page to return to the Content tool.