What Is the Difference Between a Module/Page/File?

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Modules:

  • Through modules, you can organize learning materials, build structure, and set the flow of the learning experience. You can organize modules by unit, topic, theme, or week.
  • Modules are similar to “folders” in Blackboard, where you can include resources, assignments, discussions, quizzes, and pages.
  • But modules also enable you to:
    • Simplify student navigation through a course, ensuring a sequential flow of content and the ability to track their progress. 
    • Release content on scheduled dates and time

How to create modules

Example of Modules

Pages:

  • You create pages to present learning content to students, such as material, resources, or information about the course.
  • It is similar to the “Item” feature in Blackboard. 
  • The type of content you can add to a page includes:
    • Text, images, video, and audio
    • Documents and files 
    • Clickable links to other areas of the course or to external websites
  • Difference between pages and files:
    •  Pages allow you to format your content and make it responsive to mobile devices. 

How to create pages

Example of page

Files:

Files can house course files, syllabi, readings, or other documents. Files can be placed in Modules, Assignments, or Pages.