How to add curriculum to the course?
Once you’ve created your course, you can build a comprehensive curriculum by adding sections, modules, video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and certification criteria. Adding a curriculum to your course is an important step in organizing the learning for your learners. It shows the order of topics, lessons, and modules, making it easy to follow from simple ideas to more advanced ones.
When you add a curriculum, the course becomes clearer, which helps learners stay interested and know what to expect. A good curriculum also makes it easier to check how much learners have learned. This guide will help you understand how to add a curriculum to your course step by step, so you can create a smooth and effective learning experience.
Through this documentation, we will explain the process of adding a curriculum to the course, making it easier for all learners to access and stay engaged.
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Navigation
The Curriculum Section is where you can find all your course lessons and see what you need to learn. By going to this section, you can keep track of your progress and understand how the course is organized. This helps you plan your study time better and learn step by step.
Carefully follow the instructions below to navigate to the “Courses” section in your organization’s learning platform.
Step 1: Click on the “Course” into which you want to add a curriculum.
Step 2: Go to the “Curriculum” tab.
Step 3: Click on the "+ Add Curriculum" button to create a new curriculum.
Step 4: A panel will appear on the right side of the screen, where you can add a curriculum for the course by selecting from any of the following two options:
Option I: Create from Scratch
Option II: Use from Another Course
Option I: Create from Scratch
This option allows you to start creating a curriculum without using a template. Select this option and enter the “Curriculum name” for your course.
Option II: Use from Another Course
This option lets you use an existing curriculum that has already been applied to a different course.
Once you have selected the preferred option, click on the “Create Curriculum” button.
This will successfully create a new curriculum for your course.
Remove the Curriculum
Removing the curriculum from a course allows you to simplify or update its structure by eliminating outdated or irrelevant content. On the other hand, adding a curriculum is essential to provide a clear, organized learning path that guides learners through the course material effectively and ensures comprehensive coverage of key topics.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can remove a particular curriculum.
If you want to delete a curriculum that you no longer need, click on the three-dot (⋮) icon on the right side of the curriculum you selected from the curriculum list, then click on the “Remove” option.
Curriculum Window
This window allows the educator to manage the curriculum material in their organization’s learning platform by creating sections.
Clone Section: This button allows you to duplicate an existing section. It's useful when you need a similar structure across multiple sections without manually recreating it.
Rearrange Sections: Clicking this button enables you to reorder the sections within your curriculum. This helps structure the content logically or make adjustments after adding multiple sections.
Add Section (Blue Button): This button lets you create a new section in the curriculum. Sections serve as the primary building blocks for organizing learning materials, such as lectures, assignments, or resources.
Sections & Material View
Orange Star Mark
The yellow star mark displayed in the sections and material list indicates that a particular section or material is set as a prerequisite. This means learners must complete this section or material before proceeding to the next one.
Green Eye Mark
The green eye mark displayed in the sections and material list indicates that a particular section or material is published and visible to learners. This means that the content is accessible and ready for learners to engage with.
Three dots (⋮) Menu
The three-dot menu displayed on the sections and material list provides additional management options for course materials. It allows you to take various actions, such as:
Preview: View the material as a learner.
Edit Details: Modify the content, title, or other attributes of the section or material.
Publish/Unpublish: Control the visibility of the material by making it live or hidden.
Free Preview: Enable a free preview for learners before enrolling.
Remove Prerequisite: Remove any prerequisite conditions attached to the material.
Download: Download the material to your local system.
Delete: Permanently remove the material from the curriculum.
Add a Section to the Curriculum
Sections serve as the foundational building blocks of your course curriculum, helping you organize content into structured modules. By adding sections, you can create a well-defined learning path that enhances clarity and engagement for learners.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can add a section to the curriculum.
Step 1: Select a curriculum and click on the “+ Add Section” button.
Step 2: A panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Enter the required details in the provided fields to add a new section. The required fields are described in the table below.
Step 3: Once the required details are entered, click on the “Add Section” button.
This will successfully create a new section in your course curriculum.
Add Material to Section
You can add learning materials to a specific section of your course curriculum. This provides learners with a more comprehensive understanding of the topic and includes elements like text files, audio and video files, quizzes, and interactive content that cater to different learning styles.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can add material to the section.
Step 1: Click on the “+ Add Material” button next to the section of your interest.
Step 2: A panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Select from the following material type to add content to the section.
Epub | Upload Eub Files for reading materials |
Step 3: Once the material type is selected (for instance, we have selected “Video”), click on the “Continue” button.
Step 4: When you select the “Video” option, the following video-type options will be displayed for you to choose from:
Step 5: Once the preferred video type is selected, click on the “Add Material” button.
Step 6: Enter the required details in the provided fields to add a new material. The required fields are described in the table below.
Once you have entered the required details, click on the “Add Materials” button.
This will successfully add new video material to your course curriculum.
Rearrange Sections
Rearranging sections in a course allows you to organize content logically and improve the learning flow for learners. By adjusting the order, you can emphasize key topics, align with curriculum updates, or tailor the course structure to better suit learners’ needs and maximize engagement.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can rearrange sections.
Step 1: Click on the “↓↑ Rearrange Sections” button at the top-right corner of the screen. A panel will open on the right side of the screen. Then, click on the three-dot (“⋮”) icon next to the curriculum you want to rearrange.
Step 2: Choose a rearrange option from the list, such as moving the curriculum to the top, bottom, down, or to a specific position. Then, click the “Close” button to close the panel on the right side.
Here’s how the list of curriculum will appear once you rearrange it.
Clone Section
Cloning a section to a course allows you to quickly replicate existing content, saving time and maintaining consistency across your curriculum. This feature is especially useful for reusing well-structured modules, streamlining course updates. It also helps in ensuring uniform learning experiences for all learners.
Follow the instructions below to learn more about how you can clone a particular section.
Step 1: Click on the curriculum name you created in the “Create and Edit Your Course” screen.
Step 2: Click on the Clone Section button.
Step 3: Enter the required details in the provided fields to clone a section. The required fields are described in the table below.
Step 4: Once done, click on the Clone Section button.
Add Tests
Adding tests is a crucial step in enhancing learner engagement and assessing their understanding of the material. Follow this document for a step-by-step guide on how to add tests correctly.
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