Adding Materials to Your Course

Course materials are the building blocks of your educational content. This guide explains how to upload files, add external links, and organize materials effectively.

Uploading Files

The platform supports various file types to enrich your course content.

Supported File Formats

• Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT
• Images: PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, SVG, WebP
• Presentations: PPT, PPTX
• Archives: ZIP (for bundled content)

File Size Limits

• Maximum file size: 50 MB per file
• Total storage per course: 500 MB

Tip: For large video files, consider uploading them to an external platform (like YouTube or Vimeo) and adding them as external links instead.

Uploading Process

1. Navigate to your course in the Instructor Dashboard
2. Click "Add Material" or "Upload File"
3. Drag and drop files or click to browse
4. Add a descriptive title and optional description
5. Click "Save" to upload

Adding External Links

External links let you incorporate resources from across the web into your course.

How to Add Links

1. In your course editor, click "Add Material"
2. Select "External Link" as the material type
3. Enter the complete URL (including https://)
4. Provide a clear title for the link
5. Add an optional description
6. Click "Save" to add the link

Important: Always verify that external links are accessible and appropriate for your students. Check links periodically to ensure they remain active.

Organizing Materials

Well-organized materials help students navigate your course efficiently.

Using Modules

1. Create modules to group related materials
2. Give modules clear, descriptive names
3. Arrange modules in logical learning order
4. Drag and drop to reorder materials within modules

Best Practices

• Group by topic: Keep related materials together
• Sequential ordering: Arrange materials in the order students should consume them
• Clear naming: Use descriptive titles that indicate content
• Limit module size: 5-10 items per module for optimal navigation

Managing Material Visibility

Control when students can access specific materials.

Visibility Options

1. Visible: Students can see and access the material
2. Hidden: Material exists but students cannot see it
3. Scheduled: Material becomes visible on a specific date

Changing Visibility

1. Open the material settings
2. Toggle the visibility switch
3. For scheduled visibility, set the release date
4. Save your changes

Tip: Use hidden materials to prepare content in advance, then reveal it when appropriate for your teaching schedule.

Next Steps

After adding materials, consider creating quizzes to test student comprehension. See Creating Quizzes for detailed instructions.