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===Create a Home Page=== | ===Create a Home Page=== | ||
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The ‘Homepage’ of your course can be customized as you prefer. | The ‘Homepage’ of your course can be customized as you prefer. | ||
*The default is the ‘Recent Activity Dashboard' which displays the current Announcements to your students. | *The default is the ‘Recent Activity Dashboard' which displays the current Announcements to your students. | ||
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====We recommend selecting "a Page I Design Myself" to create a welcoming and identifying front page for your students.==== | ====We recommend selecting "a Page I Design Myself" to create a welcoming and identifying front page for your students.==== | ||
'''''For a list of recommended components to include on the Home pape, click the show more button below.''''' | '''''For a list of recommended components to include on the Home pape, click the show more button below.''''' | ||
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=====Components that should be included on the faculty-designed Home page are:===== | =====Components that should be included on the faculty-designed Home page are:===== | ||
*title of program/course, and/or a welcome message or brief offering description (2-3 sentences) | *title of program/course, and/or a welcome message or brief offering description (2-3 sentences) | ||
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*faculty name(s) | *faculty name(s) | ||
*faculty office hours and location (or create a "Faculty Page" to include more information) | *faculty office hours and location (or create a "Faculty Page" to include more information) | ||
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*[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/57075-how-do-i-change-the-course-home-page How to set the Course Home Page] | *[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/57075-how-do-i-change-the-course-home-page How to set the Course Home Page] | ||
*[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/41442-how-do-i-edit-pages How do I edit Pages?] | *[http://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/41442-how-do-i-edit-pages How do I edit Pages?] | ||
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===Add and Manage Files=== | ===Add and Manage Files=== | ||
Revision as of 14:34, 23 May 2014
Create a site with a welcoming Home page and clear navigation for your students.
( This page is under development )
Create a Home Page
Add and Manage Files
Create Pages
Add Content
Use Modules to Organize Content
Modules allow you to organize your content to help control the flow of your course.
Last Steps: Test and Publish
A course is made accessible to students by publishing it. Use Student View before publishing to see the course as students will see it.
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