How to Create a Course

This guide walks you through creating a course from scratch.

Step 1: Start a New Course

1. Navigate to "My Courses" from the sidebar

2. Click the "Create Course" button

3. You'll see the course creation form

Step 2: Enter Course Details

Fill in the required information:

Basic Information

• Course Title: A clear, descriptive name
• Course Code: Your institution's course code (e.g., CS101)
• Description: Overview of what students will learn

Settings

• Visibility: Draft, Published, or Archived
• Enrollment: Open, Invite-only, or Access Code
• Start/End Dates: When the course runs

Step 3: Add Course Content

After creating the course, add your content:

Creating Sections

Sections organize your course into modules:

1. Click "Add Section"

2. Enter section title (e.g., "Week 1: Introduction")

3. Drag to reorder sections

Adding Content

Within each section, add:

• Lectures: Text-based lessons
• Videos: Upload or embed videos
• Files: PDFs, documents, presentations
• Quizzes: Assessments and tests
• Assignments: Submission-based work

Step 4: Configure Grading

Set up your gradebook:

1. Go to course settings > Grading

2. Create categories (Assignments, Quizzes, etc.)

3. Set category weights

4. Choose grading scheme

Step 5: Enroll Students

Add students to your course:

• Manual entry by email
• Bulk import via CSV
• Share enrollment link
• SIS sync (if configured)

Step 6: Publish

When ready:

1. Review all content

2. Set visibility to "Published"

3. Students can now access the course

Tips for Success

• Start with an outline before adding content
• Use consistent naming conventions
• Set realistic deadlines
• Preview the course as a student