# How do I use the Modules Index Page?

Modules control the entire flow of your course and its content. As an instructor, you can add modules, add items to a module, and manage module settings. You can also reorder all modules and module items.

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<button class="embed-button">Embed this Video</button></div>## Open Modules

<div data-step-uuid="3881d49c-65a0-4cc8-b5d7-20452d88931d" id="bkmrk-"><div data-step-uuid="3881d49c-65a0-4cc8-b5d7-20452d88931d"><div>![Open Modules](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/763/321/original/8e3bdd65-cd13-466b-ad44-7dd25e9691ce.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In Course Navigation, click the **Modules** link.

## View Modules Index Page

<div data-step-uuid="745ff663-8b24-43e4-8558-5c4294532d25" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="745ff663-8b24-43e4-8558-5c4294532d25"><div>[![View Modules Index Page](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/181/medium/72565dd3-890f-4405-9407-03b2527e3580.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/181/original/72565dd3-890f-4405-9407-03b2527e3580.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>The Modules Index Page is designed with global settings at the top of the page \[1\] followed by individual modules \[2\]. Course content items are nested within each module \[3\].

**Note:** The Modules Index Page supports keyboard shortcuts. To view a window with a list of keyboard navigation shortcuts, press the Shift+Question Mark keys simultaneously on your keyboard.

## View Modules Global Settings

<div data-step-uuid="ba82870c-2797-4503-96d6-cf674a21dc11" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="ba82870c-2797-4503-96d6-cf674a21dc11"><div>![View Modules Global Settings](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/183/original/56deae9a-9961-4a44-9f6d-55939336414c.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Global settings include collapsing or expanding all modules, [viewing a student’s progress in a module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-modules-to-view-the-progress-of-students-in-a/ta-p/973), [bulk publishing and unpublishing modules and module items](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-publish-or-unpublish-a-module-as-an-instructor/ta-p/571), and [adding new modules](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-a-module/ta-p/1151).

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="ba82870c-2797-4503-96d6-cf674a21dc11" id="bkmrk-the-collapse-all-but"><div><div>- The Collapse All button displays if one or more modules are expanded. The Expand All button displays if all modules are collapsed.
- If a user with a course enrollment collapses or expands one or more modules, the Modules Index Page retains the state of each module when they return to the page.

</div></div></div>## View Modules

<div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c"><div>![View Modules](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/446/238/original/c5ca3c38-d5b5-414f-bb07-3fa23f74c9e5.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In Modules, you can view all the modules in your course. Modules are organized by order of progression.

Modules house the content items within each module. By default, modules are expanded and show all items in the module \[1\]. To collapse the module, click the collapse arrow \[2\].

**Note:** If you choose to collapse or expand one or more modules, the Modules Index Page retains the state of each module.

### View Module Header

<div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c"><div data-step-uuid="fbbc0b4d-8075-4acb-b47e-80b280079fe9"><div>![View Module Header](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/187/original/e4a7a01d-6332-48bb-8464-1d20ef1ec615.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Each module header contains the name of the module \[1\].

The header may also contain [module prerequisites](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-prerequisites-to-a-module/ta-p/1123) \[2\] and [module requirements](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-requirements-to-a-module/ta-p/1131) \[3\].

### Manage Module

<div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c"><div data-step-uuid="c2988bbc-0252-415a-bde3-46dfc179d32c"><div>![Manage Module](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/561/598/original/a9c33872-cee2-46de-a64d-1d555a205ae2.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>The icons in the module header control the entire module.

To [publish or unpublish a module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-publish-or-unpublish-a-module-as-an-instructor/ta-p/571), click the **Published Status** drop-down menu \[1\].

To [add a new content item](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-course-content-as-module-items/ta-p/1157) to the module, click the **Add** icon \[2\].

In the **Options** drop-down menu \[3\], you can [edit a module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-edit-or-delete-a-module/ta-p/892) \[4\]. Edit the module to rename the module, [lock modules](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-lock-a-module/ta-p/1124), [set prerequisites](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-prerequisites-to-a-module/ta-p/1123), and [set modules requirements](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-requirements-to-a-module/ta-p/1131).

In the **Options** drop-down menu, you can also [move module items](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-move-or-reorder-a-module-item/ta-p/1126) \[5\], [move the module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-move-or-reorder-a-module-item/ta-p/1126) \[6\], assign the module to students \[7\], [delete the module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/FRD-Colder-Storage/How-do-I-delete-a-module/td-p/258726) \[8\], [duplicate the module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-duplicate-a-module/ta-p/676) \[9\], [send the module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-send-a-module-to-another-instructor/ta-p/398244) to another instructor \[10\], or [copy the module](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-module-to-another-course/ta-p/398242) to another course \[11\].

### Reorder Modules

<div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="a2f266fe-a83f-4219-88d4-eb96e0f3854c"><div data-step-uuid="60af464f-4c3d-4d4f-9af1-313795de2c9e"><div>![Reorder Modules](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/191/original/a21d5b34-0bba-4074-a6c7-c8f5f1ddc715.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>You can [reorder a module ](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-move-or-reorder-a-module/ta-p/1150)by hovering over the drag handle next to the name of the module and dragging the module to the desired location.

## View Module Icons

<div data-step-uuid="7e009d83-aa14-49c9-974a-af08637d9f84" id="bkmrk--6"><div data-step-uuid="7e009d83-aa14-49c9-974a-af08637d9f84"><div>![View Module Icons](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/193/original/d8b1342a-7aad-454b-8157-a2b90bfe1661.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Modules can be filled with different types of content. Each module item also includes an icon with its type:

<div data-step-uuid="7e009d83-aa14-49c9-974a-af08637d9f84" id="bkmrk-page%C2%A0%5B1%5D%3A-a-page-of-"><div><div>- **Page** \[1\]: a page of content to read
- **Discussion** \[2\]: a course discussion
- **Quiz** \[3\]: a course quiz
- **Assignment** \[4\]: a course assignment
- **Link or External Tool** \[5\]: an external link or tool to view outside of the course
- **File** \[6\]: a file to download or view

</div></div></div>## View Individual Module Item

<div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac" id="bkmrk--7"><div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac"><div>![View Individual Module Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/196/original/e1bd4fde-2d70-4505-995f-1c948742d75f.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Each module contains module content items that may display the item name \[1\], the due date \[2\], the number of points \[3\], the module requirement \[4\], and the module item's draft state status \[5\]. A module may also include non-graded items \[6\], such as pages and non-graded discussions. If a To-Do date was added to a non-graded item, the date displays next to the module item \[7\].

### Manage Individual Module Item

<div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac" id="bkmrk--8"><div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac"><div data-step-uuid="b745ace4-b37b-44bf-a6b9-09a49913715e"><div>[![Manage Individual Module Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/561/600/medium/855a5bb8-152c-4aa3-9244-5da4876fce31.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/561/600/original/855a5bb8-152c-4aa3-9244-5da4876fce31.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>To manage an individual module content item, click the **Options** drop-down menu \[1\]. Use the menu options to [edit the content item](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-edit-module-items/ta-p/1154) \[2\], open [SpeedGrader ](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-SpeedGrader/ta-p/757)\[3\], assign the item to specific students \[4\], [duplicate the item](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-duplicate-a-module-item/ta-p/1144) if the item supports duplication \[5\], [move the item](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-move-or-reorder-a-module-item/ta-p/1126) \[6\], indent the item up to 5 levels (or remove an indent) \[7\], send the [content to another user](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-send-a-module-to-another-instructor/ta-p/398244) \[8\], [copy content ](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-a-module-to-another-course/ta-p/398242)to another course \[9\], [add Mastery Paths](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-Mastery-Paths-in-course-modules/ta-p/906) \[10\], or [remove the content item](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-remove-module-items/ta-p/1152) from the module \[11\].

**Note:** The Mastery Paths setting can be managed in your course if the setting has been enabled by your institution.

### Reorder Module Item

<div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac" id="bkmrk--9"><div data-step-uuid="a62ae3ac-1bb7-4b20-be53-1c37ef09ffac"><div data-step-uuid="283ef128-dfe9-4c65-98ba-716d58597327"><div>![Reorder Module Item](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/199/original/58e4582b-a34f-417d-a547-889be14d27fa.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>You can also reorder a module item by hovering over the drag handle next to the name of the item and dragging the item to the desired location.

## View MasteryPaths

<div data-step-uuid="8812340e-72d3-4f1f-b405-d8e0055b1cf9" id="bkmrk--10"><div data-step-uuid="8812340e-72d3-4f1f-b405-d8e0055b1cf9"><div>![View MasteryPaths](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/151/730/original/178e485c-e4c6-42f7-97f9-46e147e152ee.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>If you use [MasteryPaths](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-Mastery-Paths-in-course-modules/ta-p/906) in your course, you can view the Modules page and tell which module items are set up for MasteryPaths.

## View Blueprint Course

<div data-step-uuid="fd37abbc-cf57-4c5b-9f9e-b1380b7a14e2" id="bkmrk--11"><div data-step-uuid="fd37abbc-cf57-4c5b-9f9e-b1380b7a14e2"><div>![View Blueprint Course](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/205/original/c93939a4-d70f-4f48-8ba0-9a35cfddc525.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>If your course includes Blueprint icons, your course is associated with a [blueprint course](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Video-Guide/Blueprint-Courses-Overview/ta-p/383201). Blueprint Courses are courses managed as a template and may contain locked objects managed by a Canvas admin, course designer, or other instructor. Like with draft state icons, Modules displays the object status as also shown in the object's respective index page.

To find out if your course is a blueprint course, view the Course Details tab in [Course Settings](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-set-details-for-a-course/ta-p/1037). If your course is not a blueprint course, you can only [manage unlocked content in your course](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-manage-content-for-a-course-associated-with-a-blueprint/ta-p/1282). If your course is a blueprint course, you can [lock and sync course content](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-lock-course-objects-in-a-blueprint-course-as-an/ta-p/1278) to associated courses.

## View Scheduled Page Publication

<div data-step-uuid="11d2277e-5aa6-4496-b50b-dff86852bc20" id="bkmrk--12"><div data-step-uuid="11d2277e-5aa6-4496-b50b-dff86852bc20"><div>[![View Scheduled Page Publication](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/208/medium/6b316b10-29d3-4315-915c-ab04c9ab565e.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/399/208/original/6b316b10-29d3-4315-915c-ab04c9ab565e.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>If enabled by your institution, you can schedule when a page will be published and can view when a page is scheduled to publish.

## View Student View

<div data-step-uuid="fc61bae1-b9de-4880-b35c-06e0562f22f7" id="bkmrk--13"><div data-step-uuid="fc61bae1-b9de-4880-b35c-06e0562f22f7"><div>[![View Student View](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/413/104/medium/65cdbcf2-eb8d-43be-8043-90148de25f4e.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/413/104/original/65cdbcf2-eb8d-43be-8043-90148de25f4e.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To view the modules index page as a student, click the **View as Student** button.

**Note:** If the course navigation link for the page is disabled and hidden from students, the **View as Student** button does not display.

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