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Adding Folders to your Course

Folders allow you to organize and sort your course content. There are two basic ways to organize your materials: chronologically (Chapter 1, Chapter 2, etc) or categorically (Assignments, Handouts, Lectures, etc).

To add a folder:

1. From the Control Panel, click on the content area link where you want to add the folder (Course Documents, Course Information, etc.) OR
   
   In the course, go to the content are where you want to add the folder(Course Documents, Course Information, etc) and click the Edit View link in the upper right corner.
   
   
2. Click on the Add Folder icon.
   
   
3. Choose a name for your folder from the drop-down menu or type a name in the Name field.
   
   
4. Type a description in the Text field. This could be a description of what material students will find in the folder..
   
   
5. Choose any options you wish to use:
   • Make the folder available. This option must be selected if you want students to be able to access the folder.
   • Choose date restrictions: This option controls when the item is visible.
     
     
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on the Submit button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I move items from one folder to another?
You can move files, but not in the traditional "drag and drop" way. You must use the Copy tool in order to move materials. Please see the Copying/Moving content within your course section for more information.

How do I know if I'm inside my folder?
If you are inside the folder, the heading at the top of the page will say your folder name instead of the content area.

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